Mechanicsville Man Serves on USS George Washington

John Ogle in News

The USS George Washington is back at work in the Pacific. One of the ship's officers is from Mechanicsville. The Washington, based in Japan, was in a six month maintenance period when the massive earthquake struck. A feature story by John Ogle.

Three-Year-Old Boy Left Alone in Park by Child Care Center

Charles Fishburne in News

A three-year old boy has been reunited with his family, and two child-care workers are facing misdemeanor child neglect charges after he was left alone in an eastern Henrico Park.

Richmond’s Tax Amnesty Program is Called A Success, with a new 7.1 Million Collected

Charles Fishburne in News

Richmond’s first real estate tax amnesty program has netted 7.1 million dollars, as penalities were dropped and interest rates lowered for 60 days. As Charles Fishburne reports, city officials are calling it a win-win situation.

Virginia’s Wheat Crop Double Last Year's

Charles Fishburne in News

The Virginia Department of Agriculture says the winter wheat crop is expected to more than double last year's production, and with high prices around the world, Charles Fishburne reports wheat farmers are grateful for a good year.

Webb Speaks Out on Libya

Capitol Bureau in Politics

U.S. Senator Jim Webb of Virginia has made it clear that he believes that without a declaration of war from Congress, the U.S. involvement in Libya is unconstitutional and needs to be brought to an end. Jim Hilgen has this report from WCVE's Capitol Hill Bureau in Washington.

McDonnell Estimates Modest Surplus

Craig Carper in News

The Commonwealth posted a 17.9 percent increase in revenue collections for the month of May, and Gov. McDonnell expects a surplus at the end of the fiscal year June 30, though much of any left-over funds will go to pay down some IOU's. Craig Carper reports.

Four Shot in Petersburg

John Ogle in News

Four people were shot during a robbery in Petersburg late Tuesday night.

Virginia Department of Forestry Personnel Helping to Fight Fires in Four States

Charles Fishburne in News

Virginia firefighters and equipment have been deployed to help with wildfires in Arizona, Texas, Georgia and Florida. Charles Fishburne reports.

McDonnell Focuses on School Safety

Craig Carper in News

At a ceremony at John B. Watkins Elementary School in Chesterfield yesterday, Governor Bob McDonnell formally signed several bills aimed at making Virginia students safer. Craig Carper reports.

Riders for Readers Fundraiser Saturday

John Ogle in Community Events

Riders for Readers, made up of motorcycle enthusiasts, has been providing books to elementary school children in the area for eight years. Saturday, they'll celebrate with food and a band at the new home of Velocity Motorcycles on Marshall Street. The purpose is also to raise money to buy more books. A feature report by John Ogle.