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Seeking information on stolen moped, theft from store
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a couple of people involved in a theft. On July 21, two people reportedly used a stolen moped and committed a theft at Maybelle’s Market in Dyke. The incident occurred around...
Seeking donations for back-to-school clothing drive
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Three women from the Charlottesville area are coming together for a good cause. “We’re hoping people will donate shirts, blouses, slacks, dresses, shoes,” back-to-school clothing drive co-organizer Tinya Washington. They’re hosting a back-to-school clothing drive, aiming to help underprivileged families in Charlottesville and the...
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews in DC to protest Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Dave Matthews Band played their very first show together in March 1991 at Trax in Charlottesville to benefit the Middle East Children’s Alliance, and Matthews Wednesday was in DC protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. He said he’s ashamed his tax dollars went to Netanyahu being hosted by our government, and able to address Congress. He said Netanyahu is a barrier to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank being able to live happy, productive lives.
Sheltering Arms Institute named to list of top 20 reahbilitation hospitals in America
After joining the nation’s top 50 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023 in its first year eligible, Sheltering Arms Institute is delighted to announce that our hospital is now ranked among the top 20 physical rehabilitation leaders nationwide. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Sheltering Arms Institute the 19th...
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...
‘Petersburg born, Petersburg bred’: Local photographer wins national competition, comes home to showcase exhibit
Gary D. Jones, a Petersburg-native, is coming home to showcase a sentimental and reflective photography exhibit based on his hometown after winning the top prize at a national competition.
‘Road diets’ heading to a handful of Richmond streets
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond now wants your input on traffic changes. The city recently posted a survey to get neighbors’ thoughts on upcoming street plans that could make a big difference, especially in the city’s south side. Richmond is looking at road reconfiguration projects, also known as ‘road...
‘Unsatisfactory’: Richmond public defenders say jail conditions causing headache
Richmond's public defenders are speaking out after they say conditions inside the Richmond City Justice Center are causing attorneys to wait hours in the lobby to visit with their clients.
Oak View announces new Flint Hill bank branch will open in September
It’s official: Oak View National Bank will open its new branch in Flint Hill in early September. The branch will be located at 644 Zachary Taylor Highway, Flint Hill, in the building formerly occupied by Truist Bank, which closed the location in March 2023, and its longtime predecessor BB&T.
Musical Theatre Lightning Strikes Twice
For the second consecutive year, the entire graduating class of Shenandoah University’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program in musical theatre has representation with New York talent agents and managers. It’s highly unusual for back-to-back classes to receive 100% representation, said Shenandoah Conservatory Director of Musical Theatre, Associate Professor of...
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues ended fiscal year 2024 $1.2 billion over the official revenue forecast. For the full fiscal year, overall general fund revenue collections grew 5.5 percent, well above the 1.3 percent increase assumed in the official forecast. The official forecast incorporated $525 million of excess […] The post Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Attorney General Miyares Announces $86 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Indivior for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Miyares announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of deadly opioid addictions across Virginia and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid use disorder. However, as Attorney General Miyares and a multistate coalition of attorneys general allege, Indivior inappropriately […] The post Attorney General Miyares Announces $86 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Indivior for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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