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May 27, 2008 -
May 27, 2008 - Barring intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court or Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, a Broadnax man is scheduled to be executed tonight for killing a Brunswick County convenience store owner. Kevin Green, 31, would be the first person to be executed in Virginia since 2006. Green tried to appeal his sentence, saying he had ineffective counsel. But in February the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that he had passed the statute of limitations to make that claim. Attorneys for Green have asked the Supreme Court to halt the execution while justices consider reviewing the case. They have also asked Kaine to grant clemency -- claiming Green is mentally disabled. So far the execution is still scheduled for 9 p.m.
Rebecca Blatt reports...
May 27, 2008 - Area residents aren't the only ones feeling the sting of high gas prices this year. Local governments are reevaluating their own gas consumption.
Rebecca Blatt reports on how some Virginia localities are handling the rising cost of fuel...
May 27, 2008 - Barring intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court or Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, a Broadnax man is scheduled to be executed tonight for killing a Brunswick County convenience store owner. 31-year-old Kevin Green would be the first person to be executed in Virginia since 2006. Green appealed his sentence, claiming claiming ineffective counsel and mental retardation. But in February the Fourth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that he had passed the statute of limitations to make that claim, and that his attorneys had not proven his mental handicap despite a low IQ. Green shot and killed Patricia Vaughan, a convenience store clerk, in 1998. So far the execution is still scheduled for 9 p.m.
Sabri Ben-Achour reports...
May 27, 2008 - Virginia governor Tim Kaine is optimistic the state legislature will pass his transportation bill during a special session next month. The reason for the governors optimism is that last year, both Republican-controlled branches of the legislature approved a plan that raised the same taxes Kaines new bill would. The difference was last years bill gave the power to regional authorities to raise the taxes. This years makes it state lawmakers responsibility. Kaine doesn`t believe that change is enough to doom his new plan. The state supreme court ruled the regional authorities were unconstitutional in February.
Matt Bush reports...
May 27, 2008 - A former Prince George's County police officer who shot two furniture deliverymen may spend the rest of his life behind bars. The 46-year-old Keith Allen Washington, formerly a police corporal in Prince Georges county, was also a deputy director of homeland security when he shot two unarmed furniture delivery men in his home. One of the delivery men, 22-year-old Brandon Clark, died of his wounds nine days after the 2007 incident.
Meymo Lyons reports...
May 27, 2008 - The newest member of the Montgomery County Council has been sworn in. Don Praisner won a special election to finish out the term of his late wife, Marylin. As Patrick Madden reports, the former C.I.A. analyst plans to carry out her legacy.
May 27, 2008 - In Maryland, gay rights advocates have not been successful in legalizing same-sex marriage. But, piece by piece, they are winning more rights for domestic partners. In July, two new laws take effect that will provide expanded rights to domestic partners. One will require hospitals and nursing homes to allow domestic partners to visit each other. State Senator Richard Madaleno of Montgomery County, who is openly gay, says the measure will help partners to be together during vulnerable times.
Gene Kuleta reports...
May 27, 2008 - Virginia's Fairfax County is accepting applications for its RECQuest summer program for children. The program is for kids in the first through sixth grades. It runs 11 weeks, but a parent can sign up their child for as little as one week. Activities in the all-day program include games, community serve projects and field trips. It costs $70 per week. RECQuest starts in mid-June. You can get more information on the Fairfax County website.
Pat Brogan reports...
May 27, 2008 - Thousands lined the streets near the National Mall to take in the Memorial Day parade. A DC police motorcade started things off, followed by the marching band from Ballou Senior High in Southeast. Veterans from as far back as World War II rode in convertibles to cheering crowds. They were backed up by reenactors playing soldiers from previous wars. Gary Sinise and Joe Mantegna were the honorary marshalls.
Matt Bush reports...
May 27, 2008 - (Through May 29) A MAN NAMED PEARL A Man Named Pearl comes to the Avalon Theater in Chevy Chase through May 29th. This inspiring tale of topiary artist Pearl Fryar is a subtle and intriguing film focusing on the pioneering South Carolinian who salvaged seedlings from nurseries, then taught himself how to turn them into living sculptures. With its upbeat message, the movie is a story of respect for self and others, illustrating what a person can achieve when allowed to express himself through his art and his humanity.
(May 28-Jun 6) A CAPPELLA FEST The Kennedy Center presents A Cappella: Singing Solo May 28 through June 6th. Representing American communities and vocal traditions from around the world, these singers swathe listeners in styles ranging from gospel and sacred chants, to barber shop quartets and labor music. Whether you're a fan of tunes from Nunavut or Norway, the Millennium Stage is the crossroads for world music.
(May 29) 48 HOUR FILM PROJECT The best of the 48-Hour Film Project is on-screen at the AFI Silver Theatre Thursday night at 7:00 and 9:00. This show is a short but sweet recap of the best submissions from the 48-hour weekend marathon. Witness what these D.C.-area filmmakers wrote, shot, edited and scored over one, long, sleepless weekend.
(May 29 & June 5) CELEBRATE STYLE A series of parties called Celebrate Style brings merriment to the Corcoran Gallery of Art tomorrow this Thursday and next starting at 5:30. A glamorous celebration of American style and an examination of its role as a trend-setter in art, design, fashion, and cinema, the show welcomes the return of the gallery's collection, "The American Evolution: A History through Art."
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