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Library gives out school supplies, board games
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Jefferson-Madison Regional Library held a board game swap and school supply drive on Saturday, July 27, at it’s central location. Families could exchange an old board games or get new ones if they didn’t have any to trade in. There was also a table...
Dry End to the Weekend with Daily Shower Chances This Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Weak high pressure continues to bring sunny and dry weather, and will move out Sunday night. Through this time we’ll continue to see mainly clear skies and lower dewpoints. As the high moves offshore, we’ll see winds becoming more southerly bringing an increase in moisture, while we also keep eyes on the west where a mid-level disturbance moves eastward. The mix will bring high dewpoints and a chance for an isolated shower/storm on Monday. Following that, an upper level low will settle over the region bringing daily shower chances. The other feature to watch is temperatures, we’ll see a return to the low and mid 90′s, with a chance for heat index values nearing 100. Check back for updates.
Robert Earl Keen brings alternative country music to The Paramount
Singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen will make a stop in Charlottesville next month at The Paramount Theater. Starr Hill announced the Houston native’s upcoming performance for Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. A Houston native, Keen was weaned on classic rock and Willie Nelson records. By the time he entered Texas...
Virginia Volleyball: From Struggles to Success Under Shannon Wells – A Comprehensive Review
Assessing the state of the UVA volleyball program under Shannon Wells' leadership and its potential for competitiveness in the ACC. The Virginia Cavaliers volleyball team has a cumulative record of 46-84 (.354 winning percentage) over the past five seasons. Under Shannon Wells, the team has a 31-54 (.365) overall record...
Dog-breeding research company to be sentenced for inhumane treatment of Beagles and environmental violations
Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case. Envigo, an Indiana-based Beagle-breeding company for research purposes and one of the largest suppliers of laboratory animals in the United States, pled guilty to violating the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by neglecting thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The company will be paying a fine of more than $35 million, representing the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case, according to a news release.1.
4 people, 20 animals displaced after Chesterfield fire
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Four people and about 20 animals were displaced after a fire in Chesterfield on Saturday. Crews were called to scene around 4:30 p.m. in the 12400 block of Donegal Drive. “The first firefighters that arrived on scene found fire coming from the front attic area of...
VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is Transferring to NC State!
VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is transferring to NC State!. McHugh just wrapped up his Freshman season for the Rams, batting .273, with 6 Home Runs, 33 RBI’s, 36 Runs, 22 BB’s, 5 Doubles and 4 Stolen Bases. He boasted an OBP of .390. McHugh started in 53 of the 55 games he played in.
Animal shelters having a ruff go of it
Animal shelters around the Fredericksburg region are seeing a surge in the number of animals being surrendered or abandoned forcing the facilities to reach—and stay at—maximum capacity. It’s a nationwide trend, according to the Shelter Animals Count National Database Survey, which estimates that in 2023, 6.5 million dogs...
Fallout from pro-Palestine protest on at UVA continues
Graduation was months ago. But a handful of University of Virginia students who were arrested during in the pro-Palestine protest that police pushed off campus are still in limbo, their degrees withheld. Why? They were arrested during the protest, and now face a hearing from the University Judiciary Committee. It’s...
Tacky Light Tours in Richmond, VA This Holiday Lights Season
As the holiday season approaches, Richmond, VA, transforms into a beautiful spectacle of Christmas lights and cheer to get into the holiday spirit. This annual Richmond, Virginia tradition invites residents and visitors alike to explore some of the most exuberantly decorated homes in the Richmond, Virginia area, showcasing a creative blend of holiday lights, inflatables, and whimsical decor. Known for its fun, festive, and sometimes over-the-top displays, the houses in Central Virginia below offer a unique way to experience the Christmas spirit, making it a favorite activity for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys the magic of the season.
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