Special Election Results

The state Republican party retained both House of Delegates seats in special elections yesterday. Craig Carper reports.

Hold-the-Line Transportation Budget Approved by CTB

The Commonwealth Transportation Board has just approved a six-year budget for highways, rail, transit, bicycle and pedestrian highway projects, and as Charles Fishburne reports, it leaves major highway congestion issues unresolved.

ARRA Has Postive Impact On Virginia

Yesterday a Richmond based think tank issued a report on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act’s positive financial impact on Virginia’s cities and counties. Craig Carper reports.

McDonnell Pushes for Electric Cars

Yesterday Governor Bob McDonnell announced a public-private partnership to encourage increased use of electric cars in the Commonwealth. Craig Carper reports.

NORAD to Practice Intercept with Jet Fighters Over Richmond

Jet fighters from NORAD may well be buzzing around Richmond skies next week, as the North American Aerospace Defense Command practices intercepting dangerous aircraft. Charles Fishburne reports.

DSS Offers Summer Cooling Assistance

With the first full week of summer coming up, the Virginia Department of Social Services is once again offering cooling assistance for people who need it. Charles Fishburne reports.

Library Costs Lower Than Expected

The bids are in, and the good news for the Petersburg Library Foundation is that the new building will cost about 25% less than expected.

Historical Society Showing Oddities

A new exhibit, Bizarre Bits: Oddities from the Collection, opens tomorrow at the Virginia Historical Society. It’s a roomful of items you might not expect to see there.

State Supreme Court Rules in Church Dispute

The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that the decision of a Fairfax Circuit Court in an Episcopal Church property dispute was in error.

National Scout Jamboree Opens July 26th

The Boy Scouts of America will be celebrating its 100th anniversary the week of July 26th in Caroline County.