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Louisa County High School high-tech learning space
LOUISA, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Louisa County High School has introduced a new space to its students and school officials say they hope it sparks some inspiration for greatness. “It's a great place to come together and just spark off of each other,” said Kourtney Kidd, a senior at LCHS.
The Marlboro sign and a very short history of tobacco manufacturing in South Richmond
A quarter of the way through their VA 100: 100 people, places, things that you should know about Richmond series, the RTD finally gets to something on this side of the river with The Marlboro sign. They don’t really get into it beyond “they make a lot of cigarettes”:
Chabad Of Virginia Assists Family From Monsey Involved In A Crash
Chabad houses throughout the world are known for their incredible chesed and willingness to jump into action to help a fellow Yid. The Chabad shluchim of Richmond, Virginia stepped up this week to help out a family that had no one else to turn to. Chabad of Richmond received a...
NC State women’s soccer erupts for 5-0 win, vanquishes VCU on the road
Before NC State women’s soccer’s game at VCU, the Wolfpack had been outscored 9-1 over its last five games, three of which were included in its bleak, winless start to the 2024 season. But in its fourth match of the season, desperately needing a victory on the road,...
RIP to the Army’s first Black 3-star general, base namesake
The Army’s first Black three-star general died Thursday. Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg was 96. Gregg was the first living namesake of an Army post, and his service extended from war-torn Germany to the post-Vietnam, all-volunteer era. He retired in 1981 after having led a supply and support battalion...
Speaking the Lawn Podcast Episode 26: 2024 Football Schedule Preview
Pierce welcomes cohost Zach back on the pod this week - and the duo have plenty to discuss. First, they chat about the recent announcement that Anthony Colandrea has been named starting quarterback for your Virginia Cavaliers. They break down the implications of this news and their hopes for Colandrea this season. The pod then switches gears into a schedule preview for the Hoos, discussing each opponent for the season and picking wins and losses - all culminating in a discussion about the final game: VT and how “success” hinges on a solid performance in Blacksburg.
VIDEO: LOW resident upset with Orange and state governments
Luke Welborn, a 47-year-old Lake of the Woods resident, spoke up about the water contamination issue affecting users of the Wilderness Water Treatment plant in eastern Orange County on Friday. We caught up with Welborn at Orange County High School’s Hornets Sports Center in Orange where he used shower facilities....
Moped rider killed in Mechanicsville Turnpike crash
HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - Henrico Police have identified a man killed in a crash near the Hanover County line over the weekend. On Saturday, just after midnight, officers were called to Mechanicsville Turnpike near Springdale Road for a crash involving a sedan and a moped. “The preliminary investigation indicates the...
Average Gas Prices Down Across the Southside and Virginia
Average gas prices across Virginia dropped by seven cents this week to $3.22 a gallon, while the average price of gas across the country is down six cents to $3.35 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price of gas in Danville fell by nine cents to $3.04, while the...
Pinpoint Weather: Increasing heat and humidity this week
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Stay cool and hydrated! Hot and muggy conditions will impact Southwest and Central Virginia through the middle of the week. High pressure will keep the region mostly dry, but a warming trend will occur over the next few days. For Monday, morning temperatures will start in the 50s and 60s. A few […]
Clear and calm tonight; a toasty start to next week
Sunday evening looks great for last-minute outdoor plans: temps in the 80s/70s under mostly sunny skies. The sun setting won’t change much as we continue to see mostly clear skies for the remainder of tonight. Temps will also continue to cool further down as they drop into the 60s. Monday shouldn’t see any troubles in […]
Archaeologists in Virginia unearth colonial-era garden with clues about its enslaved gardeners
Archaeologists in Virginia are uncovering an ornamental garden from the 1700s where a wealthy politician and enslaved gardeners grew exotic plants from around the world. Such plots of land served as status symbols. They were the 18th-century equivalent of buying a Lamborghini. The garden in Williamsburg belonged to tobacco grower John Custis IV, who also served in the colonial legislature. His garden has long intrigued historians. But the dig also focuses on learning more about the enslaved gardeners. The excavation is being conducted by Colonial Williamsburg. It's a living history museum that now owns the property in the former colonial capital.
Colonial Shooting Academy Shooting Their Last Shot
Folks received the following email today. It is with a heavy heart that we deliver this news to you today…Colonial Shooting Academy is closing its doors for good on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. It has been our pleasure to serve both our CSA patrons and our hometown community over the last 12 years. Due to many factors, including market volatility and the recent years of economic instability, CSA ownership has decided, that this is the most appropriate course of action.
CAA Men’s Soccer Weekly Awards – Aug. 26, 2024
RICHMOND, Va. (Aug. 26, 2024) – Campbell sophomore Filipe Matos, Delaware freshman Marius Stenner, Hofstra senior Filippo Dadone, and Monmouth freshman Jasen Bottini are the CAA men’s soccer weekly award winners for the week ending August 25. CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK. Filipe Matos, Campbell. Sophomore | Midfield...
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