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B.C. Conservatives pledge different approach to economic reconciliation
Summertime campaigning brought the leader of the B.C. Conservatives to Ladysmith's waterfront this week to talk about his party's approach to economic reconciliation. John Rustad met with members of the Ladysmith Maritime Society on Tuesday, July 2, near Oyster Bay Marina, to hear about the group's eviction from the marina this past winter.
Remains found in Chesterfield could be part of family burial plot
After a road crew discovered human remains in May, Chesterfield County officials began looking for descendants of those buried in what appears to be a family graveyard. “We’ve heard from about a dozen people so far, and have heard from a couple of people who we do think are direct descendants,” said Lauren Gryctko, an archaeologist with Johnson, Mirmiran and Thompson — a company researching the site.
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
Pinholster named Conservation Educator of the Year by PSWCD
The Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District recognized Amelian Roger Pinholster with the “2023 Conservation Educator of The Year Award.” Mr. Pinholster is best known as the founder of ARKS for Parks, now recently changed to Family Learning Adventures in 2024. Mr. Pinholster is a retired education administrator...
Peaceful Pet Night aims to reduce firework-induced anxiety
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Pet parents would do anything to keep their animals safe and happy. But fireworks pose a particular challenge on Independence. Through Peaceful Pet Night, the Charlottesville SPCA is aiming to help. “We’re gonna be just inviting the community to come out and have some interactions with...
Former Miranda’s owner indicted on several felonies and misdemeanors in Madison
A former Madison restaurateur shut down several months ago by the Virginia Department of Taxation over back tax issues now finds herself in more legal trouble. A May 24 Madison County Grand Jury direct-indicted Miranda Ashley Durrer-Davis of Barboursville, who owned Miranda’s Restaurant on N. Main Street until the commonwealth padlocked the doors in late April.
Homeless people in Charlottesville react to Supreme Court’s decision
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Homeless people sleeping outside in Charlottesville is not a new sight, and usually they go largely undisturbed. Under a new U.S. Supreme Court ruling, cities can enforce bans on people sleeping outside in public places. City Manager Sam Sanders says despite this ruling, he does not...
Task force arrests 12 on drug and firearms charges
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A dozen people were arrested on drug and firearms charges Tuesday as part of a round-up. The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force and the U.S. Marshal’s Service conducted a warrant round-up in Charlottesville and the counties of Greene, Albemarle and Fluvanna. According...
Hampton, Chesapeake students earn full-ride scholarships to University of Mary Washington
Two Washington Scholars and four Alvey Scholars will be among the thousand incoming Eagles at the University of Mary Washington in fall 2024. The students earned full-ride scholarships, which are renewable for four years of undergraduate studies with GPA and residential requirements. They are also admitted to the Honors Program and have access to funding for experiential learning opportunities such as study abroad and undergraduate research.
State AG says Hopewell does not have power to enact employees-on-council restriction
HOPEWELL – A recent move by Hopewell City Council to restrict city employees from elected office is invalid because there is no evidence, explicit or implicit, giving the city the right to do so, state Attorney General Jason Miyares said Monday. In a letter to Del. Carrie Coyner, R-Chesterfield...
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