Long Hot Summer Worst On Record

The National Weather Service says Summer 2010 is the hottest on record.

Historical Society Exhibit Explores Organized Labor

An exhibit opening Monday at the Virginia Historical Society explores the evolution of labor unions in Virginia.

Goochland Fire and EMS Set Record

The Goochland County Fire & EMS holds the record getting patients to the hospital -- 23 minutes.

National Cathedral Choristers at Roslyn

The choristers of the National Cathedral have spent the past four days at their annual choir camp at Roslyn on River Road in Richmond.

NPR Commentator Frank Deford Visits Richmond

NPR sports commentator Frank Deford has just published his 16th book, a novel called Bliss, Remembered set at the 1936 Olympics.  Many of Deford's followers and fans are unaware that for 17 years, he served as the chairman of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and continues on the Board today as Chairman Emeritus.  Deford's daughter, Alexandra, died of the disease at age 8. 

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.

South Hill Chamber to Tour Renovated Colonial Center

Members of the South Hill Chamber of Commerce will get their first official look at the renovated Colonial Center today. Jeanne Faulconer explains that the restoration of the 1920's theatre building has been a nine-year project.

New Report Examines Virginia’s Gender Pay Gap

The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis is out with a report focusing on salaries paid to women.

Quick Arrest after Petersburg’s Ninth Homicide

It didn’t take long for Petersburg to arrest a suspect in the city’s 9th homicide this year.

McDonnell Applies for Abstinence Only Sex-Ed Funds

Last week Governor Bob McDonnell applied for 1.3 Million dollars in grant funding for Abstinence Only Sex Education programs. Craig Carper reports.