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Seeking input on recreational needs at Court Square, Market Street parks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- An upcoming public input session will be focused on the potential future of the Court Square and Market Street parks. The Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting a series of sessions to get input from residents on their current and future recreational needs in certain parks.
Shenandoah’s 10U softball all stars finish as state runner-up
GLEN ALLEN, July 16 — The Shenandoah Recreation League nearly claimed a third state title this summer, when its 10U softball all stars finished as state runner-up in the 2024 Virginia Babe Ruth State Softball Tournament last Tuesday at RF&P Park in Glen Allen. Shenandoah’s 10U all stars went...
Chesapeake Woman Wins $180K With 6 Virginia Lottery Tickets
The woman's strategic play of identical winning numbers across multiple Virginia Lottery tickets resulted in a substantial $180,000 payout. A Chesapeake resident struck gold with the Virginia Lottery when she purchased six tickets for the Pick 5 game, all bearing identical winning numbers for the June 5 draw. Latoya Burke’s...
Crozet Thrift Store Relocates After 45 Years
CROZET, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – The Green Olive Tree is on the move. Crozet’s Christian thrift store, which opened the door at its original location back in 1979, faced demolition when the property on which it sat was sold for development. But Music Today, located just across the street, made an offer they couldn’t refuse, and a deal was made.
Tom Sox Big Bats Clinch Southern Division Title in Dramatic Baseball Weekend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A dramatic weekend of baseball at CHO Airport Park has positioned the Charlottesville Tom Sox strongly for the playoffs as the 2024 Valley League Season enters its final week. The weekend began with a Friday doubleheader, starting with the resumption of a paused...
TomSox cruise to 10-run win over Jacks’
CHARLOTTESVILLE – As part of a doubleheader this past Friday night, the first game between Covington and Charlottesville was a makeup game from July 9th that was suspended to the weather conditions. With the TomSox leading 2-1 in the fifth inning when play resumed, the home team erupted with nine runs across the next three innings […] The post TomSox cruise to 10-run win over Jacks’ appeared first on The Virginian Review.
News in Brief: Princeton Says UVA Law Is No. 1. So Does Above the Law
The University of Virginia School of Law has landed at No. 1 in two new rankings of the country’s law schools. In a new Princeton Review ranking, UVA Law reclaimed No. 1 spots in the Best Professors and Best Classroom Experience categories. As reported in the 2024 rankings, the...
The Career Lesson in Todd DeSorbo’s Journey From CPA to UVA to Team USA
When they lunch together, it’s typically over burgers at Högwaller Brewing on the east side of Charlottesville, though Todd DeSorbo “loves some tacos,” Jeffrey Lovelace said. “We have run into each other at some taco places around town.”. Lovelace is a professor within the University...
Many more rain chances ahead
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Expect more unsettled weather conditions for most of the rest of the week. That means there will be a chance for some additional beneficial rainfall across the region. There will be a scattering of showers, downpours and thunderstorms through Thursday. The greatest chance for rain will...
Protesters demand answers about Nassau Street incident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A group of people walked from the Charlottesville Police Department to Nassau Street on Sunday afternoon. It was a protest for Edward Fitzhugh Anderson, who was killed in a pedestrian crash earlier this month on the 700 block of Nassau Street. Protesters say they want...
CASPCA Offering Free Adoptions for Guinea Pigs in Need of New Homes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Something you don’t see every day from your local animal rescue, but CASPCA is looking rehome 16 guinea pigs. And in order to do so, the animals are available for adoption free of charges. “Guinea pigs are wonderful companion animals with vibrant...
Princeton Review Ranking: Darden Comes Out on Top Powered by No. 1 for Best Professors, No. 1 Best Campus Environment and Top 10 Rankings Strength
The University of Virginia Darden School of Business came out on top for the second year in a row in The Princeton Review’s Best Business Schools 2024 edition of all graduate MBA schools, based on the strength of multiple Top 10 ranking categories and overall composite methodologies. The exceptional...
Evaluating the state of the UVA men’s basketball program
As the 2023-2024 athletic year has come to an end for the Virginia Cavaliers, we at Streaking the Lawn will be running a state of the program series for the numerous athletic programs that are part of the university. Grading the men’s basketball program from the 2019-2020 season to the...
Charlottesville launches climate action dashboard during annual report
The City of Charlottesville has launched a website that allows members of the public to find out what they can do to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, as well as to take a look at a bigger picture. “This dashboard is an engagement tool that will both increase awareness of...
Needed rain the next few days
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Keep an eye to the sky. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers, with an occasional rumble of thunder for the rest of the day. Additional showers can be expected early tonight, with areas of fog. This rather unsettled pattern can be expected for the rest of the week. By Friday, a cold front will move through, clearing skies in time for the weekend. A couple of inches of rain will be possible during this period with locally higher amounts. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
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.
Marking CHS's 50th anniversary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville High School is turning 50 this year, and the community is invited to attend events commemorating the anniversary. CHS opened its doors on Sept. 16, 1974 when it replaced Lane High School as the high school within the city. The first graduating class was the class of 1975.
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