Ed Sykes

Ed Sykes is NBC29's State Capitol reporter, covering state politics from the General Assembly building in Richmond.

Ed joined the NBC29 news team in May, 2011. A Charlotte, NC, native, he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with degrees in journalism and political science in 2011. He's proud to call himself a born and bred Tar Heel!

Previously, Ed worked as a general assignment reporter with NBC29. He also anchored NBC29 HD News at Sunrise on weekend mornings.

If you have a story idea, or just want to chat, find him on twitter (@EdSykes29) or shoot him an email (esykes@nbc29.com).

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Central VA Educators Fear Federal Student Loan Rate Hike
Central VA Educators Fear Federal Student Loan Rate Hike
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:58:19 GMT
College educators are bracing for a hike in some federal student loans, which will affect some of the neediest students.Full Story
College educators are bracing for a hike in some federal student loans, which will affect some of the neediest students.Full Story
Trial Date Set for Albemarle Man Involved in Elk's Lodge Shooting
Trial Date Set for Albemarle Man Involved in Elk's Lodge Shooting
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:58:01 GMT
Frank Brown, shot twice by officers after firing a shot outside of Charlottesville's Elk's Lodge on March 16, was in court Monday. He'll be back in court December 6 for a jury trial.Full Story
Frank Brown, shot twice by officers after firing a shot outside of Charlottesville's Elk's Lodge on March 16, was in court Monday. He'll be back in court December 6 for a jury trial.Full Story
Bob Fenwick wins Democratic Nomination for Charlottesville City Council
Bob Fenwick wins Democratic Nomination for Charlottesville City Council
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-06-15 02:05:23 GMT

After an Election Day tie, small businessman Bob Fenwick has won the second Democratic nomination for Charlottesville City Council.Full Story
After an Election Day tie, small businessman Bob Fenwick has won the second Democratic nomination for Charlottesville City Council.Full Story
Flag Day Celebration Held on Downtown Mall
Flag Day Celebration Held on Downtown Mall
Updated: Friday, June 14 2013 4:22 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:22:11 GMT

A fun and free Flag Day celebration was held in downtown Charlottesville Friday.Full Story
A fun and free Flag Day celebration was held in downtown Charlottesville Friday.Full Story
Insurance Professionals Provide Tips to Prepare for Severe Weather
Insurance Professionals Provide Tips to Prepare for Severe Weather
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:52:06 GMT
Insurance professionals provide some tips on how to prepare for big storms, and what to do in the aftermath.Full Story
Insurance professionals provide some tips on how to prepare for big storms, and what to do in the aftermath.Full Story
Charlottesville Electoral Board Reviews Ballots to Settle Tie
Charlottesville Electoral Board Reviews Ballots to Settle Tie
Updated: Thursday, June 13 2013 12:17 PM EDT2013-06-13 16:17:03 GMT

The Democratic primary election is over, but the second nomination for Charlottesville City Council is still up in the air.Full Story
The Democratic primary election is over, but the second nomination for Charlottesville City Council is still up in the air.Full Story
Northam Defeats Chopra for Lt. Gov Nomination Despite Funding Disparity
Northam Defeats Chopra for Lt. Gov Nomination Despite Funding Disparity
Updated: Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:33:55 GMT
State Senator Ralph Northam beat Aneesh Chopra for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination despite Chopra's significant fundraising advantage.Full Story
State Senator Ralph Northam beat Aneesh Chopra for the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination despite Chopra's significant fundraising advantage.Full Story
Charlottesville Democratic Primary Results In, Tie for Council
Charlottesville Democratic Primary Results In, Tie for Council
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-06-12 02:16:13 GMT
The polls are closed in Charlottesville and preliminary results are in. Full Story
The polls are closed in Charlottesville and preliminary results are in. Full Story
Baldi Pleads Guilty to Felony Embezzlement
Baldi Pleads Guilty to Felony Embezzlement
Updated: Tuesday, June 11 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-11 20:54:50 GMT
James Baldi, former owner of Bel Rio restaurant in Charlottesville, pleaded guilty Tuesday to four counts of felony embezzlement.Full Story
James Baldi, former owner of Bel Rio restaurant in Charlottesville, pleaded guilty Tuesday to four counts of felony embezzlement.Full Story
Charlottesville Hopes for Increased Turnout for Democratic Primary
Charlottesville Hopes for Increased Turnout for Democratic Primary
Updated: Monday, June 10 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:27:33 GMT
On average, voter registrars say they expect about a five percent voter turnout during a primary - but this isn't your average year in Charlottesville.
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On average, voter registrars say they expect about a five percent voter turnout during a primary - but this isn't your average year in Charlottesville.
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UPDATED: Cville Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting, Home Invasion
UPDATED: Cville Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting, Home Invasion
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:24:25 GMT
Charlottesville police are currently looking for two men suspected of being involved in an overnight shooting in Charlottesville.Full Story
Charlottesville police are currently looking for two men suspected of being involved in an overnight shooting in Charlottesville.Full Story
ABC Agents Shut Down Pittsylvania Moonshine Operation
ABC Agents Shut Down Pittsylvania Moonshine Operation
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:25:47 GMT
A collaborative effort between VA Dept of ABC and the Pittsylvania Sheriff's Office is expected to result in multiple felony, misdemeanor indictments for a man caught selling moonshine.Full Story
A collaborative effort between VA Dept of ABC and the Pittsylvania Sheriff's Office is expected to result in multiple felony, misdemeanor indictments for a man caught selling moonshine.Full Story
Flooding Closes Roads Across Central Virginia
Flooding Closes Roads Across Central Virginia
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:12 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:12:03 GMT
The rain and thunderstorms are causing flooding concerns and shutting down some roads across central Virginia.
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The rain and thunderstorms are causing flooding concerns and shutting down some roads across central Virginia.Full Story
Police Investigate Charlottesville Bank Robbery
Police Investigate Charlottesville Bank Robbery
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:10:57 GMT

Charlottesville police are investigating a robbery at United Bank on the downtown mall.Full Story
Charlottesville police are investigating a robbery at United Bank on the downtown mall.Full Story
Grottoes Man Trampled to Death
Grottoes Man Trampled to Death
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:41:27 GMT
A Grottoes man is dead after being trampled by a bull this weekend.Full Story
A Grottoes man is dead after being trampled by a bull this weekend.Full Story
UPDATED: Emmet Street Temporary Closures
UPDATED: Emmet Street Temporary Closures
Updated: Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:07:36 GMT
Emmet Street will be closed overnight Monday-Tuesday and Tuesday-Wednesday for work on the McCormick Road Bridge.Full Story
Emmet Street will be closed overnight Monday-Tuesday and Tuesday-Wednesday for work on the McCormick Road Bridge.Full Story
VA Site of Pocahontas Rescue Will be Preserved
VA Site of Pocahontas Rescue Will be Preserved
The site where archaeologists and historians believe Pocahontas rescued English Capt. John Smith from death will be preserved under a new agreement.Full Story
The site where archaeologists and historians believe Pocahontas rescued English Capt. John Smith from death will be preserved under a new agreement.Full Story
Charlottesville Foundation Receives Grant for Parkinson's Study
Charlottesville Foundation Receives Grant for Parkinson's Study
The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded a $600,000 grant to a Charlottesville organization to help pay for a Parkinson's disease study.Full Story
The Michael J. Fox Foundation has awarded a $600,000 grant to a Charlottesville organization to help pay for a Parkinson's disease study.Full Story
Charlottesville PD Gets New K-9 Unit Dog
Charlottesville PD Gets New K-9 Unit Dog
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:13:23 GMT
The private foundation that supports the Charlottesville Police Department has raised the money for a new K-9 officer and the training required.
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The private foundation that supports the Charlottesville Police Department has raised the money for a new K-9 officer and the training required.Full Story
Cville Council Talks Driving on 29, Parking in the City
Cville Council Talks Driving on 29, Parking in the City
Updated: Monday, June 17 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:39:42 GMT
Charlottesville City Council approved a stoplight project on Route 29 and an increase to parking fines at Monday night's meeting.
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Charlottesville City Council approved a stoplight project on Route 29 and an increase to parking fines at Monday night's meeting.Full Story

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