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Keane to retire from JABA at end of the year
For over 13 years, Marta Keane has led an organization that seeks to make it easier for older community members to grow old. This week she spent some of her time appearing before elected officials in Greene County and Nelson County. On Tuesday evening, Keane thanked the Greene Board of...
Photos | Scenes from this year's Red, White, Blue 'n Greene Independence Day celebration
Spectators turned out in thousands this past Thursday to witness one of the largest fireworks displays in Central Virginia: Red, White, Blue 'n Greene. Stanardsville Mayor Michael Payne told The Daily Progress that he estimated “upwards of 15,000 people” made their way to Morris Field off U.S. Route 33 in Ruckersville to view the spectacle.
‘It’s close to my heart’ Stanardsville celebrates Fourth
STANDARDSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Despite some warm weather, Main Street in Stanardsville was absolutely packed as the convoy of floats and other vehicles made its way through the tiny town. Stanardsville celebrated Independence Day with a parade, music, raffles and food. “It’s the best day to be an American and...
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...
Why does it feel like there's fewer fireworks on the Fourth? For one thing, costs are sky high.
If you enjoy celebrating America’s birthday watching fireworks, you already know to bring a blanket or a lawn chair. If you want to keep the spectacular displays coming for future fun, be willing to pitch in with donations and volunteer power. And if you’re wondering why Charlottesville and many...
Seeking information on man involved in hit-and-run with police vehicle
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is looking for a man involved in a hit-and-run that happened last week. According to police, officers tried to serve a warrant on 24-year-old Daquan Devante Sims on June 27. He is wanted in Greene County on an assault charge and...
Man Wanted in Multiple Counties Hits Charlottesville Police Car During Pursuit
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville police are looking for Daquan Devante Sims, who is wanted for a felony hit and run involving a police vehicle on June 27, 2024. Sim is also wanted in Rockingham County for violating parole and in Greene County for assault. Police say...
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...
Central Virginia under drought watch
The entire commonwealth of Virginia is now under either a drought watch or drought warning after a considerable lack of rain and significantly high temperatures. Drought warnings in Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley mean a drought is imminent and residents there are being urged to conserve water. And while Central Virginia’s less-severe drought watch does not mandate residents restrict consumption, it is nevertheless meant to serve as a caution to the community.
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