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Chihamba Festival packs Washington Park
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Washington Park was filled with freedom, ways to celebrate, and performing arts. Families could also cool off next door at the Washington Park pool for free. “I don’t take it for granted. And people that are here, they don’t either,” said Lillie Williams, co-chair of the...
Veterans connect at motorcycle meetup
GORDONSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Many motorcyclists were at Patch Brewing Co. in Gordonsville Saturday, July 27, helping a non-profit raise money for veterans. The Tri-a-Ride benefits the local chapter of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, or CVMA. What may seem like just a get-together for bike lovers, means so much more.
Fallout from pro-Palestine protest on at UVA continues
Graduation was months ago. But a handful of University of Virginia students who were arrested during in the pro-Palestine protest that police pushed off campus are still in limbo, their degrees withheld. Why? They were arrested during the protest, and now face a hearing from the University Judiciary Committee. It’s...
Boil water advisory for some Orange residents
ORANGE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Some residents in the town of Orange need to boil their water. The Orange Public Works Department issued a boil water advisory on Friday for East Side residents. Residents should use either boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes until this...
Five Finds on Friday: Todd DeSorbo
Much has changed since Todd DeSorbo appeared in Five Finds on Friday in 2021. In just three years, the UVa Swimming & Diving Coach has quadrupled his national championships from one to four. He has been named Head Coach of the USA Olympic Women’s Swimming team. One of his swimmers has set a world record. And, he has had a beer created in his honor.
4 people, 20 animals displaced after Chesterfield fire
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Four people and about 20 animals were displaced after a fire in Chesterfield on Saturday. Crews were called to scene around 4:30 p.m. in the 12400 block of Donegal Drive. “The first firefighters that arrived on scene found fire coming from the front attic area of...
VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is Transferring to NC State!
VCU 1st Baseman Chris McHugh is transferring to NC State!. McHugh just wrapped up his Freshman season for the Rams, batting .273, with 6 Home Runs, 33 RBI’s, 36 Runs, 22 BB’s, 5 Doubles and 4 Stolen Bases. He boasted an OBP of .390. McHugh started in 53 of the 55 games he played in.
Animal shelters having a ruff go of it
Animal shelters around the Fredericksburg region are seeing a surge in the number of animals being surrendered or abandoned forcing the facilities to reach—and stay at—maximum capacity. It’s a nationwide trend, according to the Shelter Animals Count National Database Survey, which estimates that in 2023, 6.5 million dogs...
Tacky Light Tours in Richmond, VA This Holiday Lights Season
As the holiday season approaches, Richmond, VA, transforms into a beautiful spectacle of Christmas lights and cheer to get into the holiday spirit. This annual Richmond, Virginia tradition invites residents and visitors alike to explore some of the most exuberantly decorated homes in the Richmond, Virginia area, showcasing a creative blend of holiday lights, inflatables, and whimsical decor. Known for its fun, festive, and sometimes over-the-top displays, the houses in Central Virginia below offer a unique way to experience the Christmas spirit, making it a favorite activity for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys the magic of the season.
Dog-breeding research company to be sentenced for inhumane treatment of Beagles and environmental violations
Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case. Envigo, an Indiana-based Beagle-breeding company for research purposes and one of the largest suppliers of laboratory animals in the United States, pled guilty to violating the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by neglecting thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The company will be paying a fine of more than $35 million, representing the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case, according to a news release.1.
2024 Futures – Richmond Day 1: Daniel Diehl claims double victories in the 100 free, 200 back
LCM (50m) Live Results (on Meet Mobile as “USA Swimming Futures – Richmond – 2024”) Day 2 of the Futures Championship in Richmond, VA, contested the men’s and women’s 100 free, 400 IM, and 100 back, as well as the first relay of the meet — the 800 free relay.
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