Format: 2013-05-18

Virginia Unveils New State Park Website

Virginia has just unveiled a new website that promises you the Great Outdoors and anything you want to know about it, just a click away. Charles Fishburne reports.

Some Good Budget News for Prince George Schools

Prince George County Schools aren’t taking quite the budgetary hit they were expecting this year.

State Shuts Down Friday Due to Budget Cuts

Some 97 thousand state employees will be taking a furlough day Friday, without pay. Charles Fishburne reports.

Admission Free for Active Military

The Blue Star Museums Program is opening doors for active military and their families.

Crackdown on Seat-Belt Violators Coming This Weekend

The US Department of Transportation said yesterday there are still 45 million people refusing to use seatbelts, and launched its annual Click It or Ticket program in advance of the holidays. Charles Fishburne reports

MeadWestvaco Relocating to Richmond

MeadWestvaco is bringing 128 jobs to Virginia by relocating its Center for Packaging Innovation Center from Raleigh, North Carolina. Charles Fishburne reports.

City Council Approves Budget Amendments

Richmond City Council approved amendments to the city’s budget last night. Craig Carper reports.

Cicadas: Annual and Periodical

What’s Bugging You A fond look at the animals we love to hate. Tune-in each Tuesday morning at 8:35 a.m. on WCVE Public Radio.

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Congress Pushes Policy Changes for Mine Safety

Congressional lawmakers are pushing for policy changes that include more funding to improve safety at all mines. Virginia is home to thirty three hundred mine workers. Sara Sciammacco reports from Washington.

McDonnell Announces Push For Rights Restoration

Governor McDonnell has announced stepped-up procedures to restore voting rights to non-violent offenders, and promised action by July 15th on hundreds of applications he says are long overdue. Charles Fishburne reports.