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Evaluating the state of the UVA men’s basketball program
As the 2023-2024 athletic year has come to an end for the Virginia Cavaliers, we at Streaking the Lawn will be running a state of the program series for the numerous athletic programs that are part of the university. Grading the men’s basketball program from the 2019-2020 season to the...
Charlottesville launches climate action dashboard during annual report
The City of Charlottesville has launched a website that allows members of the public to find out what they can do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to take a look at a bigger picture. “This dashboard is an engagement tool that will both increase awareness of...
Charlottesville Tomorrow wins national support for its Voter Guide
A few months ago, we launched our 2024 Voter Guide by seeking voter feedback. And we are so energized to work with communities across central Virginia. Charlottesville Tomorrow has been producing a voter guide since its founding in 2005. Last year, we expanded to cover 58 local and state races in Charlottesville and 12 central Virginian counties. We saw a huge need for information in rural counties and did our best to fill the holes.
Needed rain the next few days
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Keep an eye to the sky. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers, with an occasional rumble of thunder for the rest of the day. Additional showers can be expected early tonight, with areas of fog. This rather unsettled pattern can be expected for the rest of the week. By Friday, a cold front will move through, clearing skies in time for the weekend. A couple of inches of rain will be possible during this period with locally higher amounts. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
Marking CHS's 50th anniversary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville High School is turning 50 this year, and the community is invited to attend events commemorating the anniversary. CHS opened its doors on Sept. 16, 1974 when it replaced Lane High School as the high school within the city. The first graduating class was the class of 1975.
Josie Konopka Named Assistant Coach for UVA Rowing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Josie Konopka has been named assistant coach for the Virginia rowing program, head coach Wesley Ng announced Monday (July 22). Konopka served as an assistant coach under Ng last season at the University of Pennsylvania after an All-America rowing career with the Quakers. “I’m thrilled to...
Cohen Eager to Build on Banner Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Watching the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on television last month, Robby Andrews marveled at the late kick that clinched the victory for University of Virginia graduate student Shane Cohen in the men’s 800-meter race. It was a tactic for which Andrews was renowned, and moments later he posted this on the social media platform X:
Countdown to Camp: Wahoos have impressive depth at WR
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in an our annual series of position breakdowns as we look at the depth, players in the mix to start, and potential breakout candidates heading into UVa’s 2024 season. You can read the previous breakdowns by clicking the links below:. 2023...
Ribbon cutting opens new Goochland elementary school
GOOCHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - The new Goochland Elementary School has officially welcomed students, families, and community members. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 18, filled with community members and school leaders, including current and former school board members, the board of supervisors, and Goochland Elementary School Principal Tina McCay.
Students return from summer break at Chesterfield’s only year-round school
For most children in central Virginia, Monday, July 22 was another day spent in the warm glow of summer break -- but for students at Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, it was the first day spent back under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.
Autumn Crittendon, ’16 & Pregnant’ Alum Dead At 27
16 & Pregnant season five alumna, Autumn Crittendon was pronounced dead at age 27. The mother-of-three was known for her teenage relationship with Dustin Franklin during the show. Per the Henrico County Police Division statement to E! News, “members from Henrico Fire attempted life-saving measures however they were not effective....
Former UVA Basketball Star Sam Hauser Signs $45 Million Extension with Celtics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Former Virginia men’s basketball standout Sam Hauser has secured a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, keeping him with the NBA champions through the 2028-2029 season. This deal comes less than a month after the Celtics picked up his $2.1 million option for next season.
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
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