Richmond Concert Band's 40th Dogwood Dell 4th of July

John Ogle in Community Events

Festivities on the 4th of July at Dogwood dell this year mark the 40th consecutive Independence Day performance of the Richmond Concert Band.

State Police Step Up Enforcement Efforts Over Holiday Weekend

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia State Police promise tight enforcement as thousands of holiday travelers get on the highways this weekend.

U.S. Attorney Launches Civil Rights Initiative

John Ogle in News

The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia has launched a new civil rights initiative.

Salt Water Fishermen Must Register

John Ogle in News

Any adult who fishes in Virginia's salt waters or for saltwater species in tidal waters is required to register with the Virginia Fisherman Identification Program.

Sixth Circuit Upholds Health Care Law

Charles Fishburne in News

The health care reform law has passed its first test before a federal appeals court in Ohio...and as Charles Fishburne reports, it could affect a similar case pending in Virginia.

First-ever Study of State Secondary Road System And Its Bumpy Future

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia has almost 100-thousand miles of secondary roads, most in need of repair. Yesterday, the State Secretary of Transportation released a first-ever study of the sprawling secondary system and potential ways to fix it. Charles Fishburne reports.

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Virginia Oyster Restoration Back On Track

Pamela D'Angelo in Science Matters

After a bumpy start, this year’s state and federal efforts to restore wild oysters in Virginia waters are back on track. Some compromises have been made but both parties said they are pleased with the outcome. WCVE Northern Neck Correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Watermen unload their morning haul of oysters from Rappahannock River managed re

Shooting Suspect Quickly Arrested in Petersburg

John Ogle in News

There was a shooting in Petersburg yesterday near the intersection of Harding and Shore Streets. It didn't take long for police to make an arrest.

Wartime Shipwrecks Analyzed Off Virginia and North Carolina

John Ogle in News

Ships that went down off North Carolina during World War II and others sunk during the Civil War off Virginia are being examined.

Dominion Asks For Rate Hike To Convert Three Coal-Burning Plants To Biomass

Charles Fishburne in News

Dominion Virginia Power plans to convert three of its smaller, coal-burning power stations to biomass, as part of a plan to use more environmentally-friendly fuels. Charles Fishburne has more in this Science Matters reports