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AUDITIONS: Willy Wonka JR – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will now be accepting auditions submission for AEA (Guest Artist) and non-Equity actors for its upcoming production of: Willy Wonka JR. This show will run during the month of October. Auditions will be held at Riverside Center, August 4th from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. A...
New T.B. Smith Community Center in the works
Work is under way to renovate and revamp the T.B. Smith Community Center on Ruffin Road. The $20 million project, funded largely by the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will bring new life to the community center and the adjacent playground and athletic courts. The new 30,000 square foot building...
Scottsville artisans gearing up for Christmas early
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Are you in the holiday spirit? Well, the city of Scottsville is, even though it’s the middle of summer. Hardware Hills Vineyard held an event Sunday they called Christmas in July. Instead of hot cocoa, people opted for a nice glass of wine. The Christmas...
Demonstrators pressure police for more on Nassau Street death
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dozens of people demonstrated in front of the Charlottesville Police Department Sunday afternoon, hoping for more information on the death of Edward Anderson on July 6. “Continue to fight for my baby. I miss him so much, and I just don’t know what to do right...
Tiny Porch Concert Series continues tonight, last day to order your t-shirt
Next up for the 2024 Tiny Porch concert are performances at 3 spots TONIGHT and food by 1115 Mobile Kitchen and King of Pops. Also – TODAY is the last day to order a 2024 Tiny Porch t-shirt. The July 21st schedule:. 612 W 26th. 5:00-5:50pm:. Michael Hawkins. ————...
Greenville Secures Crucial 2-0 Cup Victory over Richmond
Greenville Triumph SC defeats Kickers to end losing streak and lead Cup division. Richmond, VA (July 20,2024)- The Greenville Triumph defeated the Richmond Kickers 2-0 on Saturday in the seventh match of USL Jägermeister Cup group play, ending a two-match win streak for the team. With only a two-point cushion in the division, Greenville faced a must-win situation to maintain their standing.
Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Overcast skies and intermittent drizzle could not overshadow the 12th annual Peace in Da Paint basketball event hosted by co-founders Kentrale Armani Washington and Kisha Turner of Fredericksburg. Peace in Da Paint is an annual event organized to teach local youth about gun violence through basketball and community togetherness. The...
Nonprofit walks at the Historic Downtown Mall
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A Virginia nonprofit that focuses on bringing awareness to mental health and addiction made its way to Charlottesville. "Virginia Take a Walk with Us" is a nonprofit that supports individuals and families by connecting them to community resources for drug abuse and mental health treatment.
Former 4-star Oklahoma DB Damond Harmon added to Liberty’s roster
Liberty has added a very talented defensive back to its roster ahead of the 2024 season as former Oklahoma defensive back Damond Harmon has enrolled at Liberty and will participate in training camp with the Flames. The 6’0”, 180 pound defensive back was a four star recruit by multiple recruiting...
Virginia: Flash Flooding Possible Along Interstate 95, 3+ Inches Hourly Possible
Wakefield, VA – Showers and isolated thunderstorms are moving across Virginia today, with additional storms expected later. Flash flooding is possible across much of the area, particularly central and eastern parts, as well as northeast North Carolina. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for most areas along and east of Interstate 95, including Richmond Metro and Hampton Roads.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Kaine addresses Biden's health, 'podunk paper' at Staunton election office opening
STAUNTON – The Democratic Party of Virginia opened a new headquarters in downtown Staunton on Saturday. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine was one of several speakers at the opening, addressing President Joe Biden's health and calls for Biden to resign as the party's presidential nominee. Kaine also criticized his opponent in the Virginia senatorial race, Republican Hung Cao. ...
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