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United Methodist Family Services of Virginia in ‘desperate’ need for foster parents
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Right now, more than five thousand children are in the foster care system across Virginia and there aren’t nearly enough families to take them in. United Methodist Family Services of Virginia (UMFS) desperately needs foster parents after seeing a 20-percent decline in their numbers.
Veritas Vineyard Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Starry Nights Music Festival
AFTON, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Veritas Vineyard and Winery will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Starry Nights music festival on Saturday, August 10. Gates open at 11 a.m., and performances begin at 1 p.m. with AbbeyRoad, followed by Marie and Koda from Chamomile and Whiskey at 5 p.m., and headliners The Legwarmers at 9 p.m.
Van Gogh Immersive Experience Exhibit comes to Richmond
RICHMOND- A new immersive experience featuring one of the most renowned and influential figures in the history of Western art is coming to Richmond!. The Van Gogh exhibit has been touring since 2017, attracting thousands of visitors and gaining popularity. It has been ranked among the 12 best immersive experiences in the world by CNN, and now it is making its way to the river city.
'Into warp speed': Bobb Group escalates work on Hopewell finances, stresses future unity
HOPEWELL – Saying the project has now reached “warp speed” stage, the Robert Bobb Group told City Council that between now and the end of its contract, it will push Hopewell hard to make sure the city’s $2 million investment in rebuilding its fiscal infrastructure will not be in vain. “At this point,...
Swimming Advisory Extended for Lake Anna Due to Harmful Algae Bloom
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has extended the swimming advisory for Lake Anna to include Terry’s Run due to a harmful algae bloom (HAB). This precaution follows a visual observation of bloom activity on Terry’s Run by the Department of Environmental Quality on July 23.
CASPCA Guinea pigs looking for forever homes
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville- Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CASPCA) is looking to rehome 16 guinea pigs, which were donated to the shelter after their original owner could no longer take care of them. Marketing and Communications Manager for CASPCA Sierra Stevens said...
Boston College Football 2024 Opponent Preview: Virginia
Boston College football may open their 2024 ACC slate against FSU, but conference play really gets underway in October when they travel down to Charlottesville to play the Virginia Cavaliers. When: Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (Time - TBD) Where: Charlottesville, VA. Boston College defeated UVA in a nailbiter at Alumni...
Charlottesville Civil Rights Tour comes to Selma for fourth year
The Charlottesville Civil Rights Tour made Selma one of its stops for the fourth consecutive year as part of a series of trips to sites important to the Civil Rights Movement. A post on social media by Selma Historical Tours by Thelma Dianne Harris said that the tour travels through the South, stopping at Birmingham, Montgomery, New Orleans, Jackson, MS; Sumner, MS; and Memphis, TN.
Man Sentenced to 43 Years for Murder of Justice Kilel at Sunshine MiniMart
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Cheryl V. Higgins has sentenced Orlando Allen Jr. to 43 years in prison for the March 4, 2023 murder of Justice Kegan Kilel at the Sunshine MiniMart. Twenty years of the sentence were suspended, leaving an active sentence of 23 years. The sentencing follows the case of Nasir Floyd McGhee in June, who was also involved in the incident. McGhee was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
Charlottesville police investigating Tuesday night shootings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville police are investigating two shootings that happened Tuesday, July 23, leaving two people hurt. Police say the first shooting happened just before 9 p.m. at 108 Lankford Avenue. Officers say a 23-year-old man was shot and is currently in serious but stable condition at the...
WTJU back at Charlottesville City Market
Coming up this Saturday morning, July 27, from 8 til noon, Atlantic Weekly returns to the Charlottesville City Market for another season of live broadcasts! Besides the usual great music, there will also a live performance from Bill Collins and chats with some of the vendors. While you can of...
Army officer at Charlottesville JAG School pleads guilty to deleting sensitive materials
A former Army officer at the JAG School in Charlottesville pled guilty today to federal charges associated with filming himself deleting sensitive online training materials. Manfredo Martin-Michael Madrigal III, 38, a former resident of Charlottesville, pled to one count of destruction of U.S. Army materials and three counts of making a false statement.
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