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Inaugural Virginia Cocktail Games Are Underway!
Embracing local producers means imbibing tasty treats from distilleries around the commonwealth! In that spirit, the Virginia Cocktail Games highlights bartenders from around the state, crafting cocktails that use Virginia spirits and pay tribute to the Summer Olympics. The Virginia Spirits Board has chosen 25 semifinalists, five from each region of the state, to advance to the next level, where voters choose Virginia’s 2024 Cocktail of the Year.
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.
Habitat for Humanity will proceed with offer on behalf of Carlton Mobile Home Park residents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Residents of the Carlton Mobile Home Park, with help the City of Charlottesville and three local nonprofits, may be able to keep their homes. On Wednesday, July 25, 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and its partners Piedmont Housing Alliance and the Legal Aid...
'Collaboration of Love' gears up for annual back-to-school bash in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Churches in Danville are getting together Saturday to give out over 600 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Organizers for this event tell us that they have been working all week to prepare for the big event. The Collaboration of Love is running this annual...
New Dunkin' Donuts in Staunton is having a grand opening celebration Saturday
STAUNTON – The new Dunkin' Donuts opening on Greenville Ave. in Staunton wants you to stop by Saturday morning 9-11 a.m. during its grand opening celebration. The celebration has some nice freebie coupons if you got the mailer, but if you didn't, don't let that stop you from heading over. There will be specials and giveaways along with a ribbon cutting Saturday morning. ...
11-Year-Old Charged in More Than 20 Swatting Calls Against Schools
An 11-year-old kid in Virginia has been charged in Florida with making more than 20 swatting calls in the Sunshine State, predominantly against schools, according to local police. And oddly, it’s still not clear whether the boy has any connections to Florida or why he allegedly chose victims in the state.
Albemarle County issues RFP for work at The Square in Crozet
One of the regular segments in the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter is a look at procurement efforts in Albemarle and Charlottesville. Bids go out when funding is in place for a project. This time around begins with a long-awaited infrastructure project in Crozet. Many years ago, Albemarle County experimented with...
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.
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