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Autumn Crittendon, ’16 & Pregnant’ Alum Dead At 27
16 & Pregnant season five alumna, Autumn Crittendon was pronounced dead at age 27. The mother-of-three was known for her teenage relationship with Dustin Franklin during the show. Per the Henrico County Police Division statement to E! News, “members from Henrico Fire attempted life-saving measures however they were not effective....
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
It didn’t take long to spot Matt Eberhardt after I pulled into a gravelly parking lot off Idlewild Boulevard on Friday morning. “I like the hard hat,” I told Eberhardt, Fredericksburg’s Deputy Superintendent of Schools. “It’s a good look.”. “You’re going to be putting one...
Richardson Memorial Library turns petting zoo
EMPORIA, Va. — The Richardson Memorial Library was transformed into a petting zoo on Thursday afternoon in one of many attempts by library staff to get kids into the library and interested in new topics. Marcela Lara brings her daughter to most of the programs hosted by the library,...
News in Brief: Princeton Says UVA Law Is No. 1. So Does Above the Law
The University of Virginia School of Law has landed at No. 1 in two new rankings of the country’s law schools. In a new Princeton Review ranking, UVA Law reclaimed No. 1 spots in the Best Professors and Best Classroom Experience categories. As reported in the 2024 rankings, the...
The Publisher hotel opens in Virginia
Greenwood Hospitality, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, opened The Publisher, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Fredericksburg, Va. The Publisher Hotel joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio. Built and owned by Fredericksburg-based Vakos Companies, The Publisher Hotel is close to the home of George Washington’s mother, Mary Washington and the Lewis/Washington...
Former UVA Basketball Star Sam Hauser Signs $45 Million Extension with Celtics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Former Virginia men’s basketball standout Sam Hauser has secured a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, keeping him with the NBA champions through the 2028-2029 season. This deal comes less than a month after the Celtics picked up his $2.1 million option for next season.
Danville celebrates new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad with ribbon-cutting event
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — On July 19, Danville celebrated the ribbon cutting of the brand-new Doyle Thomas Park Splash Pad on Green Street. Several city leaders, officials and community members were there to celebrate the big occasion. The new splash pad has several water features you can access with...
Dan River Falls transformation progresses: First 150 apartments near completion
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Crews are still moving full speed ahead as they transform Danville's iconic White Mill into Dan River Falls. The Alexander Company is developing the project. Project Development Manager Dave Vos said that construction has come a long way. "Having the White Mill, a building with...
Pinpoint Weather: Scattered storms likely on Tuesday
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — The warm, muggy, and rainy pattern continues across Southwest and Central Virginia. Expect a daily chance for scattered showers and storms throughout the work week. A stationary front will help provide the region with scattered showers and storms on Tuesday. While a few morning showers are possible, increasing rain chances are slated […]
8 cases of Listeria reported across Maryland and Virginia
WASHINGTON — At least two people have died, and 28 others have become sick from what health officials believe is a listeria outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the majority of those who've fallen sick, reported eating meats that were sliced at deli counters. Listeria is...
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