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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.
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...
Richmond BizSense Reporting Sephora Coming to Stony Point Village
Cosmetics retailer Sephora last week inked a lease for a new store at the Trader Joe’s-anchored shopping center in Bon Air. It would be Sephora’s first standalone location south of the river. The company also operates a store at Short Pump Town Center in western Henrico and has a presence in regional Kohl’s locations.
Governor Glenn Youngkin to Attend the Farnborough International Air Show
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he will be attending the Farnborough International Air Show. At the air show, he will meet with aerospace principals, defense companies and other industry leaders. Governor Glenn Youngkin will be visiting England from Sunday, July 21st to Thursday, July 25th. “Our nation’s top aerospace and defense companies […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin to Attend the Farnborough International Air Show appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Flood Warning in Effect Until 1:30 PM Monday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A flood warning is in effect until 1:30 this (Monday) afternoon. The National Weather Service says small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for a portion of central Virginia including Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 729 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
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:
Educators, parents weigh in on Virginia’s proposed cell-phone free classrooms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The issue of cell phones in the classroom was front and center in Virginia Beach Monday. Dozens of people gathered at Tallwood High School to talk about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s latest plan to keep cellular devices away from the education process. It’s the Governor’s Executive Order 33.
Mega Millions ticket sold in Eastern Henrico wins $1M
A winning Mega Millions ticket worth $1 million was purchased at a 7-Eleven in Eastern Henrico County July 19, but the winner has not yet come forward. The winning numbers in the drawing were 10-17-23-50-67 with Mega Ball number 3. The Henrico ticket was the only one in Virginia and one of just three in the nation to match the first five numbers. The holder of the winning ticket has 180 days to claim his or her prize.
Va. Department of Veterans services receives 4 donated minivans to transport vets to appointments
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently announced that four veterans care centers in Virginia have received new minivans to take veterans to medical appointments. The new minivans were donated by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia and will be used to transport veterans to and from medical appointments...
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