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Three people facing charges in Amherst stabbing
AMHERST, Va. — Three people are now behind bars for malicious wounding charges two months after a stabbing in Amherst. According to court documents, Jordan Coley and Andrae Franklin were arrested on June 30. Wendy Coley is also behind bars, however, court records on when police arrested her are...
I-81 Wreck Snarls Local Roads
One person was critically injured and two others suffered minor injuries in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 81 between the Timber Ridge and Fairfield exits last Wednesday morning. The wreck closed down the northbound lanes of the interstate and produced a massive backup on U.S. 11 for hours and affected...
Speed Can’t Outrun Cops
With six teams competing in the rec bracket of the Rockbridge Area Recreation Organization adult softball league, the Weewoo’s, comprised of police officers, defeated The Need 4 Speed 26-16 in the championship game last Wednesday night at Brewbaker Field in Lexington. In total, with six teams in the more competitive high bracket at Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista, there were 15 teams total playing, up from 12 last year and eight two years ago, when RARO adult softball returned after a hiatus of about 20 years. “It was another great season,” said RARO executive director Chad Coffey. “It’s slowly grown over the last three years.” Coffey added that there was “great community support” for softball, with several businesses forming teams to compete. “It was fun to see these groups do something outside of work,” said Coffey. (Stephanie Mikels Blevins photos)
New exhibit tells the story of a Rockbridge County family, and the slavery and emancipation that shaped it
Members of the Halliburton family were enslaved in Rockbridge County, then were freed and immigrated to Liberia. An exhibit at the Brownsburg Museum traces their journeys, struggles and triumphs. The post New exhibit tells the story of a Rockbridge County family, and the slavery and emancipation that shaped it appeared first on Cardinal News.
Charlottesville officials warn about SNAP, EBT scammers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - People buying groceries on government assistance should be on the lookout for scammers, local and state officials are warning. Scams targeting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also commonly called SNAP or food stamps, are on the uptick, according to Virginia Department of Social Services. In particular, officials warn the real target is the Electronic Benefits Transfer card, or EBT, which shoppers use to buy groceries.
Charlottesville Police seize AK-47, ammo after pursuit of convicted felon
Charlottesville Police made an arrest after a 21-year-old man tried to flee a traffic stop late Tuesday night. Police attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Alexander Turner, 21, around 10:15 p.m. Turner, according to a report from the PD, disregarded the officers, then made...
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
Hampton, Chesapeake students earn full-ride scholarships to University of Mary Washington
Two Washington Scholars and four Alvey Scholars will be among the thousand incoming Eagles at the University of Mary Washington in fall 2024. The students earned full-ride scholarships, which are renewable for four years of undergraduate studies with GPA and residential requirements. They are also admitted to the Honors Program and have access to funding for experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad and undergraduate research.
Hollymead CVS set to close mid-July
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville is gearing up to say goodbye to one of its pharmacy locations. The Hollymead CVS, located on Timberwood Blvd. right off of Seminole Trail, will be officially closing on July 18. If you have a prescription, call ahead and transfer your pickup location to...
‘A way to honor his memory;’ Mother becomes grief coach after losing son
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - A Chesterfield mother is dedicating her life to helping others after the unexpected loss of her only child. “I believe my story is somebody else’s solution to the problem. Or, if their question is, can I do it? How can I do it? How can I manage?” said Lynn Lewis.
White supremacists ordered to pay $2M for role in Charlottesville’s Unite the Right rally
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - White nationalists and hate groups are being ordered to pay more than $2 million for their role in Charlottesville’s deadly Unite the Right rally in 2017. That’s what a federal appeals court says. The money will be divided between eight plaintiffs for the physical...
UPDATED: Select committee chief legal counsel surprised by Court’s broad Presidential immunity ruling
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A local Charlottesville attorney who knows the most about evidence in Donald Trump’s January 6 trial outside of Jack Smith says he’s surprised by the breadth of the Supreme Court’s Presidential immunity ruling. Tim Heaphy, chief legal counsel for the House Select January 6 Committee, says the ruling “really does create a presumption that anything a President does in his official capacity is immunized, and I thought it might go the other way that there’s a small narrow band of stuff that’s immunized but everything else chargeable”.
Radio host Kat Simons dies as friends remember ‘cherished’ and ‘devoted’ star who left ‘impossible void in our hearts’
RADIO host Kat Simons has died, leaving devastated friends sharing heartbroken tributes. Kat, who worked at Mix 98.1 Richmond in Virginia for more than 25 years, passed away on June 29. Kat’s cause of death is not yet known. Her radio station announced the tragic news on Saturday, calling her a “cherished friend” who has […]
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