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Olympian Ryan Crouser meets with Peyton Manning ahead of the Paris games
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)— Peyton Manning may be known as one of the great passers in NFL history, but he can appreciate any great thrower. So when he met Olympic and World Champion shotputter Ryan Crouser, they couldn’t help but talk about technique. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday,...
Startup incubator Lighthouse Labs announces 17th business cohort
Lighthouse Labs has announced the companies selected to participate in its Batch 17 Accelerator program. Now in its twelfth year, Lighthouse Labs puts founders’ needs at the center of its program and engages the entire community in the process of innovation and disruption. “We are thrilled to work with...
VCU, city holding hazardous material spill training Thursday
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The VCU Police Department is holding a training exercise with the city of Richmond on Thursday. The exercise on July 25 will involve a simulated hazardous material spill outside the student commons at 907 Floyd Ave. The training will involve nearly 150 participants and allow public...
Metropolitan Business League to host RVA LinkUp
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Attention business owners! Here’s a great opportunity to expand your customer base. A local group is organizing an event that could help you land your next big contract. Metropolitan Business League is a local organization whose mission is to promote economic prosperity in Virginia through...
2025 NWBA Junior Division Postseason Requirements and Timeline
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. – The Junior Division Executive Committee has announced the timeline and qualification process for the 2025 NWBA National Championship Series for the Junior Division. The Junior Division portions of the 2025 NWBA National Championship Series will be held Friday, April 4, to Sunday, April 6, in Richmond, VA, and was announced HERE.
‘Absolutely a scam:’ How to identify and avoid job scams
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - New scams seem to pop up every day, and a cyber security expert is warning about job scams via text. “It might sound enticing. The work doesn’t sound hard, but it sounds like a good opportunity for you. That may be one way they get you in,” explained Alex Nette, CEO and Co-Founder of Hive Systems.
The story behind Richmond Community ToolBank: ‘We’re kind of a super connector’
The Richmond Tool Bank supplied a Richmond-area farm with more than a dozen fully assembled picnic benches and outdoor furniture with the help of a local business last week. “We lend equipment in our expertise about tools and equipment to nonprofits and community groups all over Central Virginia,” Executive Director Toby Vernon said.
Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit
Last week, the Southern Environmental Law Center filed a petition with federal regulators that raises pollution concerns stemming from Virginia’s issuance of an air permit to an AdvanSix Resins and Chemicals manufacturing plant in the city of Hopewell. On July 19, the SELC filed the petition with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of […] The post Environmental groups raise issues about Hopewell plant’s air permit appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
2024 Olympics: Ultimate Guide to Tracking the Virginia Cavaliers in Paris
The University of Virginia will be represented at the Paris Olympics with 20 athletes who are either former or current UVA athletes or UVA graduates who did not play an NCAA varsity sport.
CASPCA offering guinea pigs free of charge
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- On Monday, the Charlottesville-Albemarle County SPCA placed 16 guinea pigs up for adoption free of charge. To add to their charm, all 16 are named after Disney princes and princesses, with names like Aurora, Ariel and Prince Charming. "Guinea pigs are really sweet, small...
An Update on the Hoos in Major League Baseball
The MLB all-star break has passed and some Virginia Cavaliers products are amidst pennant chases with their respective ball clubs. Several more are knocking on the door in the minor league ranks. Here is an overview of the ‘Hoos in professional baseball:. Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds) The southpaw has...
UVA Earns 4.5-Star Rating in Money Magazine’s Best Colleges of 2024
Money Magazine has given the University of Virginia a 4.5-star rating in its “Best Colleges of 2024” assessment. The publication considered several metrics, including graduation rates, the cost of tuition, financial aid and alumni salaries in assigning a possible two to five stars to the school. Money started...
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