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Wintergreen Fire Takes Delivery Of New Fire Engine
It was a long time coming but Wintergreen Fire & Rescue (WF&R) took delivery of their newest fire engine just a few weeks ago. “Engine 61 is a Pierce Enforcer which was ordered approximately three years ago. It’s your standard structural engine. We did add a light tower, which is something we have never had before,” WF&R Chief Curtis Sheets tells us.
Volunteer group creates 'blessing bags' for the homeless.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A group of volunteers met up at Cville Coffee and Wine, but not for food and drinks. The volunteer group was instead partnering with The Haven, a shelter, to fill "blessing bags" with supplies to donate to the unhoused in Charlottesville. These blessing bags included...
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.
Best Virginia dashes out to early lead in downing Brotherly Love in first round of TBT
PITTSBURGH -- Best Virginia executed right out of the gate just as it hoped, running off the first 11 points of the game against Team Brotherly Love while stifling the undermanned squad with a dose of pressure defense on the way to a 35-13 lead after one quarter. From there, the team of mostly WVU alums cruised to a 94-69 win to advance to the round of 32 on Monday evening.
Richmond company plans to build medical treatment center in downtown Petersburg
PETERSBURG – City Council got its first look last week at what could be a major investment in the look and economy of downtown Petersburg, and apparently, councilors liked what they saw. A Richmond-based medical corporation wants to build a kidney and vascular treatment center on a vacant lot across West Washington Street...
Will you attend Petersburg's job fair? Plus, free movie & more at the library: THE DIGEST.
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Week of free family programming at the Petersburg library Get ready for a full week of free family fun and youth programming at...
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. ————...
Allegations of source of housing funds discrimination solved
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc. (HOME) announced that it recently represented Tamesha Thompson in reaching a settlement with Meadowbrook Apartments in Chesterfield and reached a conciliation and resolves all claims between the involved parties. HOME, a statewide fair housing and HUD-approved housing counseling 501(c)(3) non-profit, and Thompson submitted...
Shore Major Boys suffer first loss of All-Star Tournament
The Shore Little League Major boys suffered their first defeat of the Virginia State Tournament in Louisa on Saturday, falling to Spotsylvania County 3-1. Wyatt Johnson got the nod on the mound for Shore, pitching a gutsy 2 innings before being relieved by Aiden Lewis. Johnson, Lewis and Chase Brady combined to scatter only 3 hits and 1 walk in yet another outstanding pitching performance by the Shore pitching staff.
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.
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