Format: 2013-06-19

Funnyman Fred Newman Makes Some Noise

Garrison Keillor brings his Prairie Home Companion style show to Richmond at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.  Among the cast members appearing with Keillor is sound-effects man Fred Newman.  WCVE's Dan Rosenthal spoke with Newman who revealed that he had a learning disability he didn't have a name for until college.

Perseid Shower Tonight

Tonight could be the best night for the annual Perseid meteor shower and as Charles Fishburne reports, you won’t need any special equipment to see a spectacular show.

Money is Still Available for Cooling Help

The deadline to apply for 2010 cooling assistance is next Monday…and as Charles Fishburne reports, even though many have applied, there is still money left for those who need it.

Granddad Bandit Believed Caught

The FBI says it has arrested a man suspected of being the infamous “Granddad bandit,” after his picture was posted on digital billboards across the country. Charles Fishburne reports.

Agreement Reached on Reservoir Project

The Henrico County Board of Supervisors and Cumberland County have approved a Memorandum of Understanding regarding a proposed reservoir project.

Secure Commonwealth Panel Meets

Yesterday was the first meeting of the Secure Commonwealth Panel since the new administration’s inauguration. Craig Carper reports.

A Baffling Name Change

Thea Marshall wonders why a town, established in the Northern Neck way back in 1692 as Richmond Courthouse, would change its name to Warsaw.

South Hill Farmers Market Offers Local Food and More

South Hill Farmers Market is still in full swing in Mecklenburg County. Jeanne Faulconer visited the market Saturday and found more than vegetables.

Economic Downturn May be Reflected in Increased Violence Against Nurses

The downturn in the economy may be resulting in more violence against health care professionals in general and nurses in particular. And as Charles Fishburne reports, Virginia nurses are looking for ways to defuse a potentially dangerous trend.

UVA Removes Residency Land Line Telephones

Another sign of the times, as the University of Virginia removes about 3,850 land line telephones from residence halls. As Charles Fishburne reports, students just don’t use them anymore.