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Three Notch’d Center gets final approval before building permits
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - A 20,000 thousand square foot building that would create new dining and shopping options in Crozet is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Monday, July 1, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board heard about the Three Notch’d Center to get approval for its final design. It would replace the current building that is there.
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...
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.
Waynesboro firework stand discusses sales ahead of 4th of July
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) -A popular holiday tradition for the 4th of July is having firework shows. Anthony Lewis is a cooperator with his dad at a firework stand in Waynesboro. Lewis said the stand has seen the most customers from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. “That is where we see...
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...
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...
NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS
On or about July 18, 2024, the City of Waynesboro will submit a request to HUD for the release of CDBG-CV & CDBG funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-383), as amended to undertake a project known as Fairfax Hall Renovations for the purpose of HVAC improvements to enhance air quality, especially as a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Currently the apartments are heated and cooled with heat pumps and have air handlers (a mix of makes and models from 1.5-2-ton capacities) mounted in the ceilings or in the attic. The project expects to replace all of the ceiling mounted air handling units with 1.5 ton, slim (low profile) ducted air handlers with outdoor heat pump units, aiming for the highest standards including Earthcraft Gold which includes measures for improved ventilation and better indoor air quality, and Zero Energy Ready Homes. The subject property consists of an approximately 2.981-acre parcel of land that is currently utilized for residential purposes. This project will be using $24,130 of 2020 CDBG-CV dollars, $870 of 2021 CDBG dollars, $20,958 of 2022 CDBG dollars, and $4,042 of 2023 CDBG dollars, for a total project cost of $50,000.
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,...
Albemarle County emergency responders give safety tips ahead of Independence Day
Albemarle County's public safety departments remind the public that only certain fireworks are legal in the county. At-home fireworks displays can't rise off or shoot across the ground, cannot explode, and are only allowed to be used on private property.
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