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Voting machines for November might not be reliable - 8.19.08
Millions of Americans will be using voting machines that may not be 100 percent reliable when they go to the polls this November. Federal officials say they won't be able to address possible problems with the machines by Election Day, blaming backlogs at laboratories where voting technology is tested. Virginia, which could play a crucial role in the Presidential election, uses 17 different kinds of voting machines. WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports one expert contends some machines are better than others.
ListenReward increased in unsolved murders - 8.16.08
It was six years ago, August 15, 2002, in Henry County, when Michael and Mary Short were found murdered at their home in Bassett. Their 9-year-old daughter Jennifer was missing, and a nationwide search began.
A month later, Jennifer Short's body was found under a bridge in Rockingham County, North Carolina. She had been shot in the head.
On the anniversary of the tragedy the Henry County Sheriff briefed the media on the case, and upped the reward offered for information.
WVTF's Connie Stevens was there, and files this report.
Visit the FBI website: http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seekinfo/short_j.htm
Jennifer Short
Mary Short
Michael Short
ListenAdvice for multi-tasking test-messagers - 8.15.08
As Americans get mroe deeply involved with their cell phones, the American College of Emergency Physicians reports a growing number of injuries involving text-messaging pedestrians, bicyclists, rollerbladers, and drivers. One historian from the University of Virginia isn't surprised, but he does have some advice for dealing with them, as WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports.
University of Virginia historian Peter Norton calls people who read and send messages while walking "text lemmings."
Cheese trade is hard to swallow in Charlottesville - 8.15.08
Americans are consuming about three times more cheese now than they did 40 years ago. At least that's according to the U. S. Department of Agriculture, which also finds consumers tastebuds are more diverse than ever when it comes to cheese. And while cheese may be easy for the palate to swallow, for some, it can be a little harder to sell. WVTF's Deepak Singh has the story of one man supplying goat cheese to the Charlottesville market.
The Gateway faces an uncertain future - 8.14.08
The only long term transitional facility for homeless men with substance abuse problems in Lynchburg and nearby counties has lost a major source of funding. As WVTF's Libby Fitzgerald reports, that's causing an uncertain future for The Gateway and those who rely on the service it provides in the community.
ListenRenovating Thomas Jefferson's wine cellar - 8.14.08
A surprising effort is underway at Thomas Jefferson's Charlottesville home. Historians are renovating the wine cellar there and learning more about the nation's third president and his love of the grape. WVTF's Sandy Hausman visited Monticello's cellar and has this story.
Gabriele Rausse is the Assistant Director of Monticello Gardens and Grounds.
Justin Sarafin in Jefferson's Wine Cellar.
ListenVoting machines differ across Virginia - 8.14.08
There are 17 different kinds of machines Virginians will be using to cast their vote in November. WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports one expert contends some are better than others.
A picture of a 19th century voting machine. Some machines weighed up to 900 pounds.
UVA Associate Professor Bryan Pfaffenberger is writing the book on voting machine history.
ListenNew health center, lots of patients - 8.13.08
It's been nearly a year since a new health center opened in Craig County. From day one, the patient load has been nearly triple that which was anticipated. More from WVTF's Dutchie Mirolli.
- You can also view pictures of this story.
ListenABC board hears testimony on Floyd micro-brewery - 8.13.08
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board may take a month to six weeks to rule on the case of Shooting Creek Farm Brewery in Floyd County. It's a startup micro-brew company, located on an organic farm on Thomas Farm Road, off the Blue Ridge Parkway. WVTF's Connie Stevens reports the brewery is stirring up a brou-ha-ha among some neighbors and leaving brewmasters without a product to market.
Brett Nichols and Ray Jones at Shooting Creek Farm Brewery in Floyd County.
ListenEnvironmental activists practice tactics - 8.11.08
About 200 people gathered at an estate near Louisa to plan strategies and practice tactics. The Climate Convergence Camp was one of five regional meetings held by opponents of nuclear and coal-fired power plants. WVTF's Sandy Hausman reports on how these environmental activists are fighting big mining companies and utilities.
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