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Agugua-Hamilton Adds Jackson Kenyon to Staff
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced today (July 23) the hiring of Jackson Kenyon as the Cavaliers’ Director of Scouting and Player Development. Kenyon comes to UVA after serving as video coordinator for Winthrop’s women’s basketball program last season. “I...
Michael Vick and his daughter showed up at NSU to inspire budding flag football stars
NORFOLK — There are 11 states where flag football is sanctioned as a girls varsity high school sport, and women’s flag football scholarships are offered at 25 NAIA colleges, while five NCAA Division III colleges will sponsor it in 2025. And in 2028, flag football will become an Olympic sport. Sunday afternoon, nearly 75 girls, ages 12 and older, showed up to Norfolk State’s Dick Price Stadium ...
Staunton City Schools announce new cellphone policy, “Away for the Day”, starting Aug. 7
Staunton, Va. (WHSV) - Staunton City Schools (SCS) is launching a new cellphone policy for the 2024-2025 school year. Staunton City School posted to its Facebook page last week that it adopted an “Away For The Day” cellphone policy to support its students’ physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
NAACP Staunton hosts 78th annual Freedom Fund Banquet
STAUNTON – The Staunton branch of the NAACP announced in a press release its annual Freedom Fund Banquet is set to take place on Aug. 3 at Hotel 24 South in Staunton. This year’s event, themed “Working Together Defines Our Future,” will honor the achievements and contributions of individuals committed to advancing...
Construction begins on pipeline expansion in Hampton Roads
This story was reported by WHRO News. A project to overhaul and double the size of a natural gas pipeline in Hampton Roads is officially underway. TC Energy began construction last week on the Virginia Reliability Project, according to a filing with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The Canadian company...
Crozet Thrift Store Relocates After 45 Years
CROZET, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – The Green Olive Tree is on the move. Crozet’s Christian thrift store, which opened the door at its original location back in 1979, faced demolition when the property on which it sat was sold for development. But Music Today, located just across the street, made an offer they couldn’t refuse, and a deal was made.
One hurt in shooting on Lankford Avenue
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- One person was hospitalized following a Tuesday night shooting in Charlottesville. The Charlottesville Police Department says the incident occurred around 8:55 p.m. on Lankford Avenue. When officers arrived on the scene, they found one person who had been shot. The victim was taken to the...
Charlottesville breweries excel at annual Virginia Craft Beer Cup
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville does a lot of things well. Beer is certainly one of them. The Virginia Craft Brewery Guild seems to agree. Five Charlottesville breweries can say that their beers are award-winning after Monday’s Virginia Craft Beer Cup in Richmond, an annual statewide competition for craft breweries.
Back to School Bash expands to entire weekend in 2024
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – 2024 is an expanded year for the African American Pastor’s Council Back to School Bash as it’s an entire weekend August 10 and 11. Pastor Alvin Edwards with Mt. Zion First African Baptist Church pre-registration is closed for the Saturday, August 10 backpack and school supplies giveway… but 300 are available to those who have not pre-registered. That’s 10-to-noon at the Ting Pavilion.
City getting ready for job fair
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The city of Charlottesville will be holding a job fair next month with information on openings in multiple departments. The fair will take place at the Carver Recreation Center on Aug. 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The city says representatives from all departments...
Q&A: How UVA’s Olympic Presence Can Enhance the University’s Brand
While the University of Virginia won’t begin its next athletics season until Aug. 7, when the women’s soccer team takes on the University of Tennessee in an exhibition match, there’s plenty of opportunity to cheer on Cavaliers before then. UVA has 17 current or former student-athletes, representing...
Rounds of showers and storms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Keep an eye to the sky. We’ll clouds and sun today, with late afternoon and evening showers and storm chances. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s, and high humidity will make it feel warmer. Additional showers and scattered storms will be on tap Wednesday and Thursday as well. Meanwhile, we are tracking a cold front, that will begin to clear skies Friday into the weekend. Temperatures will continue to be seasonal. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
University of Virginia research provides better understanding of Alzheimer’s, epilepsy
Researchers from the University of Virginia School of Medicine have discovered functions of structures in the brain that could help understand and treat several neurological disorders.
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