McDonnell Announces Funding For Prisoner Re-Entry

Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell Announced 1.5 million dollars in new funding for Virginia’s Prisoner Re-Entry program. Craig Carper reports.

Bargain Contract Approved to Replace Huguenot Bridge

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has just awarded a 35 million dollar contract to replace the 61-year old Huguenot Bridge. That's 24 percent under what was budgeted for the project. Charles Fishburne reports that in an era of tight money, it was one project that had top priority.

Richmond's Tradition in Motor Sports

Brooks Smith recalls the early years of stock car racing in Virginia's capital.

Science Matters/Environment: Virginia Team Competing for $5 Million

The X-Prize Foundation will hand out awards to teams that built a new kind of super efficient cars. A team from Lynchburg expects to win big.

Chesterfield Under Mandatory Water Restrictions

Four area localities have voluntary water restrictions today and one mandatory, and as Charles Fishburne reports, there is no relief in sight.

Unique Story, Unique Presentation at Ft. Lee

The Quartermaster Museum at Ft. Lee is opening a unique exhibit on the 24th, a week from Friday.

Virginia Revenue Grows in August over 2009 but Lags Forecast

Virginia’s revenue numbers continue to show signs of improvement. Craig Carper reports.

Porter: "Woolf"a Fine Piece of Theater at Firehouse

The new theater season kicks off with "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" Critic John Porter shares his thoughts.

Liquor Store Privatizing a Tough Sell

Jeff Schapiro views the week in Virginia politics.


 

Chesterfield real estate tax assessments drop for the second year in a row

Chesterfield County homeowners will see a drop in their real estate taxes as the result of the current assessments.