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Reds draft UVA’s Anthony Stephan
Virginia Cavaliers outfielder Anthony Stephan was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round (389th overall) on day three of the 2024 MLB Draft. Virginia had a total of four players taken in this year’s draft. Four or more Cavaliers have been selected in the MLB Draft in...
RRPD roundup: Stolen vehicles; vandalism
The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Shane Guyant:. Two Florida residents were charged with possession of a vehicle stolen from Virginia after the department received a Flock alert around 10 a.m. Thursday. Lieutenant D.A. Newsome located the vehicle at a business near Julian R. Allsbrook...
Plunky Day honors Richmond musician
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Music lovers from around the area will jam out at Kanawha Plaza for Plunky Day in RVA. James “Plunky” Branch is a Richmond legend whose talents have touched many genres of music. However, for those unaware or unfamiliar with the artist, we introduce him to...
Virginia Basketball Offers 2 4-Star Prospects, Including Son of Iowa Hawkeyes Coach Who Doesn’t Want To Play For His Father
The Virginia Cavaliers have recently taken advantage of the NCAA live recruiting period. Over the past two days, the Cavaliers have offered consensus 2025 prospects JJ Mandaquit and Jack McCaffery. Mandaquit, a top-50 rated recruit and top-10 point guard, picked up the offer from Virginia on July 15, according to...
Water bearer: McClellan presents checks to Petersburg, Colonial Heights for line upgrades
PETERSBURG – The city’s aging water infrastructure got a much-needed cash infusion Wednesday, courtesy of Congress. Rep. Jennifer McClellan brought what she called “hopefully the first check and not the last” to the Petersburg Public Library. It totaled $959,752 and will cover ongoing improvements to the Poor Creek pumping station in southern Petersburg. ...
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