Virginia Energy Projects Get a Boost in Congress

House Republicans' efforts to speed up renewable energy projects could affect offshore wind projects planned for Virginia. Jim Hilgen reports from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

Congressman's Nephew Shot in Norfolk

A Congressman from Maryland is asking anyone with information about the murder of his nephew near Old Dominion University to contact police.

State Police Release Photos of Carjack Suspects

Virginia State Police believe they are closing in on a pair of carjacking suspects who attacked a Pennsylvania couple at an I-64 rest area in New Kent County.

Wolf Joins Warner in Bill Seeking to Return Jobs to US

Two Virginia lawmakers are behind a new push in Congress they say would free up millions of jobs.
Patrick Terpstra reports from Capitol Hill.

Warner and Wolf Offer Job Creation Initiative

Democratic Senator Mark Warner and Republican Congressman Frank Wolf are sponsoring legislation to create new manufacturing jobs in the U.S. Craig Carper reports.

Two Wanted In Attempted Carjacking

The search continues for the man and woman police say tried to rob at gunpoint at a westbound I-64 rest stop early Saturday morning.

Battersea Foundation Buying Historic Villa

Tomorrow the Battersea Foundation will present a check to the City of Petersburg and assume ownership of historic Battersea.

Congressional Redistricting Conference Begins

The House of Delegates and State Senate have rejected each other’s congressional redistricting plans and assigned conferees to reach an agreement. Craig Carper reports.

Scientists Target Blue, Flathead Catfish For Possible Culling

Scientists and fisheries managers from Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia who met this week in the Northern Neck are considering targeted culls of blue and flathead catfish because of their huge populations and potential impact on native species. Anglers came to the meeting to express their concern. Northern Neck correspondent Pamela D’Angelo reports.

Photo of Capt. Mike Ostrander with a guest who caught a 64 pound blue catfish. c

Summer Driving Deadliest for Teens

Triple A MidAtlantic says today is the second deadliest day of the year for teenage drivers, and warns parents to be especially vigilant in the weeks ahead. Charles Fishburne reports.