Format: 2013-05-20

GOP Poised to Pick 2013 Ticket; Poll Shows McAuliffe Lead

Jeff Schaprio analyzes Virginia political news. (Thanks for understanding that digital delay may cause a few extraneous seconds to be heard.)

McAuliffe Campaign Launches Women for Terry

Democrat Terry McAuliffe's campaign has lauched a Women for Terry initiative which hopes to draw a stark contrast on women's issues to Republican Ken Cuccinelli.

 

 

 

Cuccinelli Tells Energy Policy

Republican Ken Cuccinelli discussed his plan for Virginia's energy policy.

 

 

Snakeheads Are on the Move

The invasive northern snakehead fish, first discovered in the Potomac in 2004, has migrated into the Rappahannock River, and state officials say so far, they have been unable to stop it. 

NASA Langley Conducts Tests on "Space Taxi"

Private spaceship tests are underway this week at NASA facilities in Virginia and California, and as Charles Fishburne tells us in this WCVE Science Matters Report, a vehicle called the "Dream Maker" is almost ready for flight.

Three Arrests in Mecklenburg Murder

Three arrests have been made in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old man in Mecklenburg County.

Armed Suspect Arrested in Pr. George

A search that began in Prince George County on Mother’s Day ended in the arrest of a burglary suspect on Wednesday.

Three Richmond Public Schools to Close

Richmond City Council unanimously has approved the $130 million budget for Richmond Public Schools, ensuring the closure of schools in the district.

Virginia Small Business Owners Mildly Optimistic

How confident are small business owners in Virginia and nationally? Not very, it would seem. The April Index of Small Business Optimism did move up a little over a two and a half point in spite of continuing concerns about taxes, red tape, the cost of Obamacare, and the national budget.

Fatal Shooting of Suspect by Chesterfield Officer Found Justified

A grand jury says the fatal shooting of a suspect by a Chesterfield County police officer was justified.