Format: 2013-06-20

Appeals Court Expands Huguely Appeal Options

Virginia's Court of Appeals has expanded the issues that can be brought up on appeal by a former University of Virginia lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend. 

Two People Died in Separate Crashes in Matoaca

Two separate weekend crashes in the Matoaca area of Chesterfield have claimed two lives. Police now have released the names of the victims.

Politifact: Griffith Mostly False on Health Care Costs; McAuliffe a "Full Flop" on Coal

Sean Gorman of Politifact Virginia has this week's fact checking report.

Robbin Thompson Has a New CD

It's been a while since Richmond singer-songwriter Robbin Thompson released a new CD of his work. "A Real Fine Day" is out now, and he’s planning a kickoff party next month.

Stocks Volatile; Bank Acquisitions in Virginia; Detroit Teters on Bankruptcy

Andy Foldenauer fills in for Brian Ford with the week's business analysis.

 

 

Rocket Week Underway at Wallops Island

Rocket Week began Saturday for students and teachers at NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility.

Break-In Alert Issued by Three Counties

Law enforcement is alerting people to a noticeable increase in the number of break-ins in Mecklenburg, Brunswick and Lunenburg Counties.

Democrats Finish Ticket in Primary; Two GOP Lawmakers Ousted in Tax Backlash; Jackson Reveals More Personal Troubles; McD. Probe Widens

Jeff Schapiro analyzes Virginia political news Friday mornings at 8:33 on WCVE Public Radio. (Due to digital delay, a few seconds of surrounding program may be heard.)

 

GOP says Puckett Would Profit From Investigation of Cuccinelli’s Office

Republican officials say Democratic Senator Phil Puckett could directly benefit from the independent investigation he called for into Attorney General Cuccinelli’s office providing legal counsel to Pennsylvania based energy companies over mineral rights, something Democrats say sides against Virginia’s interests. Craig Carper reports.

First Suit Filed to Challenge Abortion Clinic Regulations

The first lawsuit challenging Virginia's new abortion clinic regulations has been filed. Charles Fishburne reports