Format: 2013-05-19

Scott On Unemployment

Virginia’s 3rd District U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott was in Richmond yesterday visiting small businesses and speaking with business owners about their challenges in a difficult economy. Craig Carper reports.

Virginia Apple Crop Appears to Have Survived

Virginia apple growers may be among the few farmers spared the devastation  of  hot and dry weather this summer.  As Charles Fishburne reports, the crop is expected to be normal and in some ways better than normal

Dinwiddie School Survey Comes Up Short

The 2010 Youth Prevention Needs Assessment of six through 11th graders in Dinwiddie was presented at the last meeting of the County School Board, but the results won’t be useful.

Petersburg Landfill Will Expand

They’re talking trash with a smile in Petersburg. Next week will mark a year since the City of Petersburg sold its landfill to Container First Services. Now, instead of facing the possibility of a million dollar expense, Petersburg has a series of new revenue sources.

McDonnell Forms New Council on Health

Governor Bob McDonnell is trying to tackle health reform on the state level with a new advisory group. Craig Carper reports.

Red Velvet Ant Cow-killer

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.

Red Velvet Ant Cow-killer

Charges Filed in 1965 Hopewell Murder

Police in Hopewell have charged a man with killing his wife 45 years ago.

Richmond Taking Applications from Minority Businesses

Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development and Economic and Community Development Department are accepting Contractor Assistance Loan Applications.

DNA Clears Man in 1980s Rape Case

DNA testing has excluded Thomas Haynesworth in the rape of a Richmond woman 25 years ago.

A Mixed Bag of Business News

Brian Ford of RBC Wealth Management offers his Monday analysis of business news.