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.

City Sheriff’s Employees Help Inmates' Children Get Ready For School

Tomorrow is the Sheriff’s 4th annual back-to-school rally to help children of inmates with their school supplies and special needs.

Uranium Mining Debate Continues

The Virginia Interfaith Center is asking Virginia lawmakers not to lift the state’s 30-year uranium mining ban.

Red Cross Teams with Fort Lee for Teen Camps

Nearly two dozen teenagers with ties to Fort Lee took part in two one-week camps sponsored by the Fort's American Red Cross Chapter and Army Community Services.

400 Battle Great Dismal Swamp Fire

There are now more than 400 people involved in battling the smoky fire that has been burning in the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge since early this month.