Virginia Historical Society Fellowships Awarded

Scholars from across the country and one from Scotland have been awarded a stipend to conduct research in the library of The Virginia Historical Society.

Steven Spielberg Film on Lincoln to be Shot in Richmond

Governor McDonnell’s office has announced that Steven Spielberg will film his next movie in the Richmond and Petersburg regions. Craig Carper reports.

Retired SEAL Tells of Training

As details continue to emerge about the commando raid on Osama bin Laden’s hideout, the audacious actions of the US Navy Seals are getting more and more attention. Charles Fishburne reports.

Spielberg Film on Lincoln to be Shot in Virginia

Governor McDonnell annnounced yesterday that Steven Spielberg will shoot his highly-anticipated film on Abraham Lincoln... in Virginia. And, as Charles Fishburne reports, it has all the ingredients of a fascinating film, including Lincoln’s arrival in Richmond.

Triple A Says Gasoline Prices Doubled in Two Years

Triple A says skyrocketing gasoline prices have left a big hole in the family budget. Charles Fishburne reports on just how big

WCVE Forum May 8: America Abroad

Joined by War

Topic: “Joined by War: A Conversation Between Afghans and Americans” For most people, the bombs and bloodshed seem a world away, but for Afghans and American soldiers and civilians, the conflict is a daily reality.

And it’s been a reality for a long time. The typical American third-grader has lived her or his entire life in a world where US troops have been fighting in Afghanistan. Now, for the first time, live audiences in both countries get to talk to each other about living with war.

McDonnell Vetoes State Funding for Public Broadcasting

Governor Bob McDonnell has used the line-item veto to reduce state funding for public broadcasting by an additional 16 percent. Craig Carper reports

McDonnell Signs Law Enforcement Bills

Governor Bob McDonnell has signed 12 bills aimed at supporting law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

Richmond Firefighter Sentenced to Four Years in Deadly Boating Crash

A 39-year-old Richmond firefighter who plowed his boat into a 15 foot channel marker in the Rappahannock River last summer killing one passenger and injuring eight others was sentenced to four years by a Lancaster County Circuit Court Judge yesterday.

Maggie Walker Team Wins National Championship

The Maggie Walker Governor’s School has taken top honors in the national We the People Competition in Washington.