WVEC - News http://www.wvec.com/news RSS Feed for WVEC - News en-us Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:24:01 GMT Dulles, Reagan, Newark among 30 airports to test lower-hassle screening http://www.wvec.com/news/30-more-airports-will-test-lower-hassle-screening-138933689.html Travelers can enroll in a test program so that they can get through airport security with less hassle. 8 Chesapeake homes evacuated after construction crew damages gas line http://www.wvec.com/news/8-Chesapeake-homes-evacuated-after-construction-crew-damages-gas-line-138934709.html Columbia Gas crews repaired the line on Rowlock Avenue about two hours after the break occurred. Groups headed to Richmond to fight tunnel tolls http://www.wvec.com/news/Groups-headed-to-Richmond-to-fight-tunnel-tolls-138927254.html Two civic groups are urging the General Assembly to allocate more state money to reduce the tolls, which are set to begin this fall. Grant helps limited income Hampton residents with home repairs http://www.wvec.com/news/Grant-helps-limited-income-Hampton-residents-with-minor-home-repairs-138939199.html Some residents have been cited for property violations, but officials say some of those people don;t have enough income to make the repairs. In the age of technology, thousands often spent on Congressional mailings http://www.wvec.com/news/In-the-age-of-technology-thousands-often-spent-on-Congressional-mailings-138918864.html It's called the franking privilege and is meant to help Congress conduct official business. Download the Hampton Roads Severe Weather App. Free! http://www.wvec.com/news/112213594.html Fairy Godmothers need donations to make prom dreams come true http://www.wvec.com/news/Fairy-Godmothers-need-donations-to-make-prom-dreams-come-true-138921614.html The non-profit group accepts dresses that are gently used and clean, in good condition and that are in style. Accessories are needed, too. London Bridge ramps in Va. Beach now open http://www.wvec.com/news/London-Bridge-ramps-in-Va-Beach-now-open-138920319.html Construction crews created a new ramp from I-264 east to London Bridge Road and an on-ramp from London Bridge Road to I-264 west. Van driver killed after colliding with empty school bus in Suffolk http://www.wvec.com/news/Van-collides-with-empty-school-bus-in-Suffolk-138932489.html Officials say the van crossed the median, went into the eastbound lanes on Rt. 58 at Rt. 10 and got wedged under the bus. Education group organizing to get money for Va. Beach Schools http://www.wvec.com/news/Education-group-organizing-to-get-money-for-Va-Beach-Schools-138931169.html The education association says it will start an e-mail campaign to ask the state and City Council to allocate more money to the schools and is working to organize rallies.