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Charlottesville Fire Marshal: Fireworks Illegal in City, Limited Use in Nearby Counties
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As July 4th approaches, Charlottesville Fire Marshal Joe Phillips says fireworks in the city — including sparklers — are illegal. He says those fireworks stands you see near the city are actually in the county where Virginia legal fireworks are legal. That said, check your local listings for what the regulations are in your locality. Also check with your neighborhood association as fireworks, though legal in your county, may not be allowed in your neighborhood… or they may only be allowed in designated areas.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expanding in Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - From the day they are born, kids are able to receive one free book a month until they turn five through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. In order to be a part of the program, you have to have an affiliate in your area. Right now...
VDOT road work, maintenance schedule update for the week of July 1-5
VDOT has updated its schedule of highway work, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District, Lynchburg District and Staunton District during the next week. Traffic movements may be restricted and speed limits reduced in work zones. NOTE: To ease travel for the Fourth of July holiday, VDOT has suspended many highway...
Charlottesville Parks & Rec to host public input sessions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will host public input sessions to gather resident feedback on current and future recreational needs for four specific parks. These parks, identified for framework plan development, will explore potential opportunities and uses as part of the overall Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This plan will guide Charlottesville’s recreational strategy for the next decade, addressing public needs and preserving natural, cultural, and historic resources.
Charlottesville Tree Stewards have openings for its training classes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards has training classes now open. CATS is a non-profit volunteer organization that promotes healthy urban and rural forests. The 15-week training consists of online and field activities throughout Charlottesville. At the end of the 15 weeks, more than 1,000 trees will...
Governor Youngkin Appoints Five New Members to UVA Board of Visitors
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) –Governor Youngkin has appointed five new members to the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors, bringing his appointees to 13 out of 17 members. The new appointees are Albemarle resident and Health Data Services president Dan Brody, former coal mining executive Marvin Gilliam,...
Bennett's Village takes another step toward completion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Pen Park was closed earlier on Monday so crews could take another big step toward finishing Bennett's Village, an all-abilities play space. Once completed, it will include an all-accessible tree house, the first of its kind in Charlottesville. Bennett's Village board member Julie Basic says...
Charlottesville Councilor Natalie Oschirin Weighs in on Belmont Bridge, Taxes, and Redevelopment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Councilor Natalie Oschrin shared updates on various city projects and initiatives on the WINA Morning News. She highlighted the success of the newly opened Belmont Bridge, emphasizing the safety and convenience of its protected bike lanes. Oschrin noted that while some residents are unfamiliar with the concept of protected bike lanes, data shows they improve safety and traffic flow for everyone.
Appeals Court Reinstates $2M in Punitive Damages for Unite the Right Rally Plaintiffs, Each to Receive $350,000
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW/AP) –A federal appeals court has ruled on requiring white nationalist leaders and organizations to pay damages to individuals injured during the 2017 Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on July 1, 2024, that state law’s language and history were clear enough to predict how Virginia’s high court would rule.
Virginia Discovery Museum hosts First Responders Appreciation Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - If you or your family member are a first responder, you’re in luck. The Virginia Discovery Museum has declared this week First Responders Appreciation Week. That means any first responder and their family members gain free admission to the museum, which is located on the downtown mall.
City Council approves the largest bond issuance in at least 25 years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Wrapped around the largest capitol project in the city’s history, City Council Monday night approved what budget director Krisy Hammil called the largest bond issuance in her nearly 26-year history in the city budget office. City Council Monday night approved issuance of up to $65-million in new bonds, and another $25-million in what they call refunding of bonds issued in previous years, which she says is essentially a refinancing. Hamill says taking on this debt has been planned for in the budget, and this is cashing in on a bond issuance likely next month to pay largely a $53-million cost on the middle school rebuild, the largest capitol project in city history. There are also other city facilities in the bond issuance including some $5.5-million in water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
Greene and Orange hooking up with Firefly as company celebrates 30K connections
Firefly Fiber BroadbandSM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is thrilled to announce their significant milestone of reaching 30,000 fiber broadband connections across central Virginia. Among the newest hookups are residences and businesses in Greene County’s White Hall area, Digital Marketing Coordinator Marci Malinowski said. “We...
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