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Sun and Clouds with Lower Humidity Today
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - After nearly daily showers, we’re coming to the end of a wet week. Today will be mainly dry with a mix of sun and clouds and a late scattered shower for areas mainly in the valley. The weekend looks very different. Sunny, dry conditions, and temperatures back in the 90′s. It doesn’t last long though. Another system arrives Monday bringing daily rain chances into next week, but we won’t have the relief from temperatures we’ve seen this week. Expect to see a mix of 90′s and 80′s next week. Check back for updates.
Kaine to tour Charlottesville small businesses Friday, host roundtable
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine will attend a canvass launch and phone bank at the Democratic Party of Virginia Coordinated Campaign office in Charlottesville to fire up volunteers for Democrats up and down the ticket. Kaine is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate in November’s election. This year he marks...
Lights, Camera, Olympics: Behind the Scenes with NBC and UVA’s Walsh Sisters
The grin on the face of the father of two college-aged daughters was childlike. “This is so cool!” Robert Walsh said as he took what felt like his 20th selfie of the afternoon. Wearing a white shirt with “Swim Dad” printed in red across the chest, Walsh was especially...
Duangmanee and Lee Named GCAA All-America Scholars
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – UVA men’s golfers George Duangmanee (Fairfax, Va.) and Bryan Lee (Fairfax, Va.) have been recognized by the Golf Coaches Association of America for academic excellence by being named Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars for their performance in the classroom. It marks the third year in a row Duangmanee has been honored while it is the first time Lee has been recognized.
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Virginia’s general fund revenues ended fiscal year 2024 $1.2 billion over the official revenue forecast. For the full fiscal year, overall general fund revenue collections grew 5.5 percent, well above the 1.3 percent increase assumed in the official forecast. The official forecast incorporated $525 million of excess […] The post Virginia General Fund Revenues Complete Fiscal Year 2024 $1.2 Billion Ahead of the Official Forecast appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Attorney General Miyares Announces $86 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Indivior for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Miyares announced an $86 million multistate settlement in principle with opioid manufacturer Indivior for its role in driving the spread of deadly opioid addictions across Virginia and the country. Indivior produced buprenorphine-based products to treat opioid use disorder. However, as Attorney General Miyares and a multistate coalition of attorneys general allege, Indivior inappropriately […] The post Attorney General Miyares Announces $86 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Indivior for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Approval of Virginia Broadband Proposal
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the release of the federally approved Virginia Initial Proposal Volume 2 that will enable Virginia to access its allocation of $1.48 billion through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program under the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act. This approval puts […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin Celebrates Approval of Virginia Broadband Proposal appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Inaugural Virginia Cocktail Games Are Underway!
Embracing local producers means imbibing tasty treats from distilleries around the commonwealth! In that spirit, the Virginia Cocktail Games highlights bartenders from around the state, crafting cocktails that use Virginia spirits and pay tribute to the Summer Olympics. The Virginia Spirits Board has chosen 25 semifinalists, five from each region of the state, to advance to the next level, where voters choose Virginia’s 2024 Cocktail of the Year.
Forecasters Warn of Potential Travel Disruptions and Power Outages in DMV Region due to Thunderstorms
AccuWeather forecasts thunderstorms on July 25 throughout the I-95 corridor, with “the risk of severe weather will huddle along a portion of the area) from Virginia and the Delmarva Peninsula to southeastern New England.”. “The major metro areas of Washington, DC, and Baltimore are currently in the zone where...
Attorney General Miyares Files Amicus Brief to Protect Women’s / Girls’ Sports
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has filed an amicus brief in support of the Hanover County School Board’s policy that reaffirmed that, for sports separated by sex, student participation would generally be determined by sex rather than gender identity. The School Board is opposing a legal challenge that would require it to allow a biological […]
Firefly Fiber Broadband wins Spotlight on Excellence Award
PALMYRA, Va. — Firefly Fiber Broadband, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), is a 2024 Spotlight on Excellence Award winner. On the heels of winning three Gold awards in 2023, Firefly is bringing home two Gold and three Silver awards this year. Three were awarded for efforts around their 20K Celebration held at Veritas Winery in April 2023, one for their innovative reach to new customers through Firefly’s Virtual Town Halls, and one for a digital advertisement marketing to potential customers at Lake Monticello.
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