Virginia Wheat Production Up 125% Over Last Year

Virginia’s wheat production was up nearly 125% over last year, despite the stormy weather.
Charles Fishburne reports.

NRC Says at North Anna, So Far, So Good; Will Send in Another Team of Inspectors

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission says Dominion Virginia Power responded appropriately after the August 23rd earthquake shut down its two nuclear reactors at North Anna Power Station. But as Charles Fishburne reports, it has not yet given permission to restart.

“STIR” Crazy?

Sustainable Transportation Initiative in Richmond

Green transportation initiatives? In Richmond? In this episode of Start the Conversation, host Gene Lepley is joined by a guest panel to discuss such possibilities. They explore the Sustainable Transportation Initiative of Richmond (STIR) project and reveal some of the ways Richmond is making strides in the area of sustainable green transportation.

2nd Street Festival Kicks Off Tomorrow in Jackson Ward

It is called the East Coast’s biggest street festival, and this weekend, the 2nd Street
Festival kicks off tomorrow for its 23rd year. Charles Fishburne reports.

Fully Accredited High Schools Drop from 99 to 86% With New Graduation Requirements

The number of Virginia High Schools receiving full accreditation dropped from 99 to 86 percent this year, but as Charles Fishburne reports, there is a reason.

"Wicked" Star is from Yorktown

When "Wicked" opens Wednesday night at Richmond's Landmark Theater, it will be a kind of homecoming for one of the Broadway musical's stars.

¿Qué Pasa? Festival Saturday at the Science Museum

Hispanic Heritage Month is nationally recognized through the 15th of October. Locally, that means its time for the ¿Qué Pasa? Festival. John Ogle reports.

CEO Survey Finds Optimism About the Economy

Chief executive officers in central Virginia have a more optimistic view of business and the economy in the six months ahead, but economic uncertainty remains for most businesses.

Vision Airlines Offers $29 Flight to Bahamas From RIC

Vision Airlines has just announced a promotional $29 flight to the Bahamas to launch its new direct service from Richmond International. And as Charles Fishburne tells us, it revives a popular vacation plan for Richmonders.

Rosh Hashanah Begins Jewish High Holy Days

The Richmond Jewish Community joined with others around the world as Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, started last night at sundown. Charles Fishburne reports.