WVEC - News - Regional http://www.wvec.com/news/regional RSS Feed for WVEC - News - Regional 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/regional/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. 2 concealed gun bills face final Va. House votes http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/2-concealed-gun-bills-face-final-Va-House-votes-138918109.html One bill would conceal from public disclosure names of people who hold state-issued permits to carry concealed weapons. The other ends the ability of localities to require fingerprints of those applying for concealed carry permits. Texting while driving ban clears Va. Senate http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/Texting-while-driving-ban-clears-Va-Senate-138865569.html The bill would make texting while driving a primary offense in Virginia. NC man accused of stabbing girlfriend over steak http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/NC-man-accused-of-stabbing-girlfriend-over-steak-138843554.html Investigators say Michael Nivens woke his girlfriend Monday night and told her the steak he had eaten for dinner earlier tasted different from hers. Virginia AG, lawmakers to press for fund to help abused children http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/Virginia-AG-lawmakers-to-press-for-fund-to-help-abused-children-138837714.html Lawmakers would direct some money to the Attorney General's office to fight against child predators and to social services officials to track child abuse deaths. Could the Washington Redskins be Virginia bound? http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/Washington-Redskins--138770084.html Owner Dan Snyder told the Washington Post last year he’s open to moving the franchise’s facilities. Since then, blogs are filled with speculation and rumors have spread like wildfire. Bicyclist dies after apparent drowning in Pasquotank Co. http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/Bicyclist-dies-after-apparent-drowning-in-Pasquotank-Co--138807649.html Joseph Findeisen of Virginia Beach was found dead on Friday. DNA evidence could exonerate Va. man in '78 rape http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/DNA-evidence-could-exonerate-man-in-78-rape-138800884.html Bennett S. Barbour of rural Charles City County served more than four years before being released on parole. He's now 56 and wants his name cleared. Texting while driving ban clears Va. Senate committee http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/Texting-while-driving-ban-clears-Va-Senate-committee-138790459.html The legislation would make texting or e-mailing while driving a primary offense, not a secondary one. Right now, police have to have other grounds to stop a motorist. Giants, Patriots fans see who collects most food http://www.wvec.com/news/regional/138736249.html RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Fans of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots will gather in the Triangle area to put their competitive energy toward charity.