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Former Miranda’s owner indicted on several felonies and misdemeanors in Madison
A former Madison restaurateur shut down several months ago by the Virginia Department of Taxation over back tax issues now finds herself in more legal trouble. A May 24 Madison County Grand Jury direct-indicted Miranda Ashley Durrer-Davis of Barboursville, who owned Miranda’s Restaurant on N. Main Street until the commonwealth padlocked the doors in late April.
Independence celebration fireworks displays around the area, weather-permitting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – No fireworks this July 4th holiday in the city, but there are several displays going on around the area July 4th evening… weather permitting. Keep an eye on the link for which ever show you’re interested in for weather postponements or cancellations. Here’s a list of the shows we know:
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...
Gordonsville holds groundbreaking ceremony for park network
Dix Memorial Pool renovation underway shortly; improved tourism discussed at town council meeting. Seven years after first creating The Gordonsville Park Network design plan, construction will finally begin mid-July, town councilors learned June 24. The proposed 10-acre park network will connect Verling Park to the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company fairgrounds....
Youngkin makes five appointments to the UVA Board of Visitors
Five new people will join the appointed body that perhaps makes the most important decisions in the Charlottesville area. Governor Glenn Youngkin selected five people to the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors on Friday night in time for new terms that began on July 1. Three of the...
Charlottesville Fire Marshal: Fireworks Illegal in City, Limited Use in Nearby Counties
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As July 4th approaches, Charlottesville Fire Marshal Joe Phillips says fireworks in the city — including sparklers — are illegal. He says those fireworks stands you see near the city are actually in the county where Virginia legal fireworks are legal. That said, check your local listings for what the regulations are in your locality. Also check with your neighborhood association as fireworks, though legal in your county, may not be allowed in your neighborhood… or they may only be allowed in designated areas.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expanding in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - From the day they are born, kids are able to receive one free book a month until they turn five through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In order to be a part of the program, you have to have an affiliate in your area. Right now...
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