Thunderstorms Fail to Deliver Rain to Swamp Fire

More than 400 people who continue to fight the fire burning in the Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge in south eastern Virginia.

Federal Budget Cuts Will Cost Fort Lee 54 Jobs

The Army has been ordered to reduce the size of its civilian workforce by more than 8,700 positions by the end of next month.

Great Dismal Swamp Fire Still Burning

There are still more than 400 people working to stay ahead of the fire that's been burning over 6,000 acres in the Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge since the fourth of this month.

Smoke continues to billow from the fire burning in the Great Dismal Swamp Wildli
One of the units pumping water from Lake Drummond to try and flood the fire in t

Business News: Angels for Hire Assists the Children of Aging Parents

Starting a new business in a recession. Angels for Hire started last fall, has apparently found a niche.

WCVE Forum August 21: “The Breakdown”

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The economy again has surged to the forefront, both in the news and in listeners’ minds. With fluctuations in global markets, national credit scores in flux and banks feeling the crunch, people want guidance now more than ever.

Bay Act Violator to Pay $7,500 in Fines

A Richmond resident who illegally added on to her Northern Neck vacation home will pay a $7,500 civil fine for violating a state law protecting the Chesapeake Bay. WCVE's Northern Neck correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Rain Needed to Help Knock Down Swamp Fire

Officials say the fire in the Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Virginia is going to keep burning until the area gets a enough rain to flood the swamp.

McDonnell Annouces Surplus

Governor Bob McDonnell addressed the House of Delegates and Senate "money" committees to announce a total state surplus of 544.8 million dollars for fiscal year 2011.

Henrico Sells 73.5 Million In Bonds At Lowest Rate In Memory

Henrico County just successfully sold 73.5 million dollars in bonds for the lowest rate anyone can remember.

VCU Welcomes Almost 4,000 Freshmen

Virginia Commonwealth University will welcome almost 4,000 freshmen this weekend as they arrive for the 2011-2012 Academic Year.