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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Local Student Helping Haitians

A William and Mary student continues to be involved in helping the people of Haiti recover from the devastating earthquake that struck the island in January.

Henrico Woman Charged With Defrauding Immigrants

Federal agents have arrested the Vice President of Marketing for International Business Network, once based in Henrico county.

Special Election Results

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

Governor’s School Featured in Newsweek

Once again, The Maggie Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies has been recognized by Newsweek Magazine in its ranking of American high schools.