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Rockbridge Area Relief Association shares diaper drive update
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Rockbridge Area Relief Association has extended its diaper drive to give more people an opportunity to donate. The drive has collected 10,000 diapers so far and was supposed to wrap up on Sunday. Donations can be dropped off at RARA’s donation bin on Spotswood...
Inaugural APEX Program Draws Diverse Class of Future Law Students
This summer, Washington and Lee University School of Law launched its inaugural pre-law program for college students interested in law school. The program, called APEX (Achieving Potential and Excellence at W&L Law), is designed to increase underrepresented college students’ access to legal education and law school by providing instruction covering the law school admissions process, LSAT preparation, law school classes, and legal career opportunities.
Volleyball Named to AVCA Team Academic Honor Roll
LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Washington and Lee University volleyball program was honored for its academic excellence during the 2023-24 academic year, as they earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award, the organization announced Wednesday afternoon. The Team Academic Award was instituted during the 1992-93 academic year and...
Virginia man convicted in 2021 Marion murder
A Virginia man was convicted of first-degree murder, and other charges, for the 2021 murder of Teresa Greer. 40 year old Jason Whittaker was convicted of first-degree murder, abduction, arson, and animal cruelty. His sentencing is scheduled for November 21 where he will be facing a maximum of two life sentences plus 15 years. Greer’s body was found in a fire-damaged home in Marion on North Chestnut Street.
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
Afton Mountain Vineyards under new ownership
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Afton Mountain Vineyards is now operating under new leadership. As of this May, Brad and Yelena Dickerson have taken over the business. The duo said they were drawn to the vineyard in part because of the property’s beauty. “We went to visit the property and...
Nonprofit addresses solutions to educational concerns
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A local nonprofit is looking for ways to improve students’ academic performance as a new school year draws closer. The latest state education report found a drop in literacy rates as well as an increase in absenteeism in both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. City of Promise, a local nonprofit, is seeking to turn that around in 2024.
Average Gas Prices Continue to Climb Across the Southside
Average gas prices across Virginia jumped six cents this week to $3.45 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is up by a penny to $3.51 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville climbed by 11 cents to $3.38, while the...
Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for July 16, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 16, 2024, results for each game:. Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m. 05-35-42-58-66, Mega Ball: 22, Megaplier: 2. Check Mega Millions payouts and...
Virginia State Police hosting free motorcycle event
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Virginia State Police are hosting a free motorcycle self-assessment course. The event will be this Saturday, July 20, from 8:30 to 1 and riders can ride, learn, and practice rider safety through the S.I.P.D.E process which stands for Scan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute.
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