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The Weekly Update: Cloudy skies, muggy weather & near-daily showers in Tri-Cities
Welcome to The Weekly Update Weather Forecast, The Progress-Index's new weekly weather forecast for Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights. This new weekly briefing will cover the upcoming week's weather for the Tri-City area, so you can keep informed on important weather updates and stay ahead of your plans. Whether you're organizing an...
Shirlington Circle bridge closes again for a week of construction
For the second time this month, the Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 has closed for construction. The bridge — which connects southbound lanes from I-395 and Shirlington Road to North Quaker Lane at Exit 6 — is set to remain closed until just before midnight this coming Sunday, July 28.
Lake Anna writing retreat helps Ph.D. social work students build their dissertations – and friendships
VCU alum Keita Franklin is paying it forward to the next generation with her creative donation. As any doctoral student learns, writing a dissertation takes time and occasional blood, sweat and tears. For Ph.D. students in Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Social Work, a week of fun, sun – and focus – at the lake helps ease the burden and cement lasting bonds.
AUDITIONS: Willy Wonka JR – Riverside Center for the Performing Arts
Riverside Center for the Performing Arts will now be accepting auditions submission for AEA (Guest Artist) and non-Equity actors for its upcoming production of: Willy Wonka JR. This show will run during the month of October. Auditions will be held at Riverside Center, August 4th from 3:30pm to 8:30pm. A...
Former 4-star Oklahoma DB Damond Harmon added to Liberty’s roster
Liberty has added a very talented defensive back to its roster ahead of the 2024 season as former Oklahoma defensive back Damond Harmon has enrolled at Liberty and will participate in training camp with the Flames. The 6’0”, 180 pound defensive back was a four star recruit by multiple recruiting...
VSP identifies victims of deadly US-501 crash as 5-year-old girl and woman from Altavista
UPDATE 7/22 4:09 P.M. CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia state police released more details, including the identities of the victims from the deadly tractor-trailer crash on US-501. According to VSP, 26-year-old Madilyn Ballard from Altavista was driving south on Brookneal Highway with a passenger in a 2020...
Charlottesville Tomorrow wins national support for its Voter Guide
A few months ago, we launched our 2024 Voter Guide by seeking voter feedback. And we are so energized to work with communities across central Virginia. Charlottesville Tomorrow has been producing a voter guide since its founding in 2005. Last year, we expanded to cover 58 local and state races in Charlottesville and 12 central Virginian counties. We saw a huge need for information in rural counties and did our best to fill the holes.
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.
Structure fire on Cedar Branch Road is under investigation: Firefighters
(WSET) — The Boonsboro Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company said there was a structure fire on Cedar Branch Road on Sunday night. Firefighters said Boonsboro (1st due), Squad 3, Forest Fire Department (2nd due, and RIT) responded to Cedar Branch Road for a reported structure fire with smoke in the residence.
Flood Warning in Effect Until 1:30 PM Monday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A flood warning is in effect until 1:30 this (Monday) afternoon. The National Weather Service says small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected for a portion of central Virginia including Albemarle County and Charlottesville. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 729 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
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