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Northern Long-eared bats delayed Henrico park's multi-million dollar expansion
An undeveloped 73-acre site at Glover Park in Glen Allen will soon be home to two full-size turf baseball fields, a 1.75-acre turf dog park, a 5k trail, and two playgrounds, among other amenities.
SF Giants promote young infielder prospect to Richmond, release a trio of recent draft picks
The SF Giants promoted top young infield prospect Diego Velasquez to Double-A after a successful stint in Eugene. They also released a trio of recent draft picks, including Dilan Rosario, Garrett Frechette, and Jared Dupere according to the team's transaction log. SF Giants promote young infielder prospect to Richmond, release...
Four-star guard Mandaquit talks UVa, recruiting, and his timeline
As is the case each cycle during this time of year, four-star guard JJ Mandaquit is one of the latest prospects to pick up an offer from UVa. Mandaquit, a 6-foot-2 guard from Utah Prep Academy, is the 87th ranked player in the country In 2025. He received a lot of attention from the Virginia staff while playing with Compton Magic on the 3SSB Circuit this summer.
Virginia's latest viral highway sign: "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN"
For anyone still debating whether Virginia is the South, just look at our highway signs.The latest to go viral is telling drivers that "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN.""Virginia fed up," said an X user, whose Wednesday post has been viewed over a million times.VDOT in Northern Virginia responded with a Taylor Swift GIF of her looking smug.The big picture: People are seeing them everywhere from NoVa to Chesapeake and Bristol to Richmond.VDOT spokesperson Jessica Cowardin tells Axios it's part of a national speeding prevention campaign that uses "unique messaging."Yes, but: Virginia's highway signs have been the best in the game for a minute.VPM news editor Meghin Moore captured one in 2021 that said "2 MUCH TURKEY? SEAT BELTS S T R E T C H."And let's not forget "DRIVING FAST AND FURIOUS? THAT'S LUDACRIS."What's next: Friday's the last day all y'all might see the viral sign while driving, but if you miss it, there's always this bumper sticker from Amazon to hold you over.
Walmart and Aldi Produce Pulled Due to Listeria Concerns
Due to possible listeria concerns, officials have recalled several types of produce (including):. According to a recent Patch article, the FDA says the produce was "sold at both Walmart stores and Aldi supermarkets between July 5 and 12." "According to officials, the products were sold in 13 states, including Connecticut,...
Virginia residents continue to volunteer for hurricane relief operations in Texas
A Danville nonprofit is still assisting victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. God’s Pit Crew volunteers have been dispatched to Houston, Texas, for nearly two weeks to assist with much-needed relief work. “It was only a category one hurricane, but it caused significant damage in this area,” said...
2 dead, dozens hospitalized from nationwide listeria outbreak linked to deli meat
There is a nationwide outbreak of listeria linked to sliced deli meats that is part of an ongoing investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak killed two people, including one from New Jersey, and hospitalized 28 others. Here’s what you need to know about the listeria outbreak...
Charlottesville high schoolers clearing the way for a new trail
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A group of high school interns is clearing the way for a new trail in Charlottesville. It’s part of the trailblazers program, a collaboration with a few non-profits in the city and the Community Attention Youth Internship Program. Since Monday, July 22, the group has...
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.
Ruden Becomes Latest Addition to UVA Rowing Coaching Staff
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): Taylor Ruden has been named assistant coach for the Virginia men’s rowing program; head coach Wesley Ng announced Wednesday. Ruden is, most recently a former assistant coach at Ohio State. He worked on the Buckeye staff from 2020-24 and was instrumental in guiding them to a Big Ten Championship in 2022 and four NCAA championship appearances, including a top-10 finishes in 2021 and 2022. Ruden has also worked as an assistant at both Navy and Indiana.
N.J. teen charged in fatal shooting awaiting extradition from Virginia
A 15-year-old was taken into custody in Virginia as part of an investigation into a fatal shooting of a man in Trenton earlier this month, officials announced Thursday. The Trenton teen, whose identity was not released, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and one count of second-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.
Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Richmond-area Verizon Wireless Retailers Giving Away Backpack on Sunday
In an effort to ease the financial burden for families heading into another school year, Richmond-area Verizon Wireless retail locations will be giving away hundreds of FREE backpacks on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. With 42% of U.S. parents saying they will go into debt to pay for their...
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