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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...
Randolph-Macon to Break Ground on New Residential Village
Randolph-Macon College will break ground shortly on a village of apartment-style residence halls, planned to open at the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. The four-building complex will offer a total of 64 beds, with additional new parking spaces. The site, on the west side of the train tracks, is adjacent to the College’s business and advancement offices. It is located to the west of Center Street, north of Henry Clay Road, and south of Patrick Street.
UVA’s Walsh sisters ready to compete at Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s the ultimate goal to medal at the Olympics. Alex Walsh won silver at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics three years ago as a teenager swimming in the 200-meter individual medley. This year, younger sister Gretchen Walsh will compete with her at the Olympics in Paris.
Second Chancer Foundation hosts community event
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Second Chancer Foundation hosted a community event at Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center. They brought together the kids, past speakers from their monthly leadership summit as well as community providers and partners. The goal of the event was to provide resources for the...
Tom Sox Triumph vs Generals Amid Thunder and Lightning
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Tom Sox were not going to let a little inclement weather stand in the way of a doubleheader sweep of the Waynesboro Generals on Wednesday evening. After a two-hour thunder and lightning delay, game one got underway at 7:05. Coastal Carolina...
Va. legislature restores funding for tuition benefit for military families, for now
Legislators met on Thursday and passed bills to repeal changes to a college financial aid program for military veterans’ families and designate $90 million towards sustaining it for at least the next two years. The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) provides education benefits to children and spouses of severely injured or killed […] The post Va. legislature restores funding for tuition benefit for military families, for now appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Get the scoop on National Ice Cream Day in the DMV
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Sunday, July 21 is National Ice Cream Day and, with scorching temperatures forecasted to stick around for the time being, here’s where to grab a scoop in D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Kilwins | D.C.’s Wharf | 663 Water Street SW, Washington, D.C. 20024 In honor of National Ice Cream Day, […]
Three men from West Virginia facing drug-related charges in Virginia
ALLEGHANY COUNTY, VA (WFXR) — The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office reported three men from West Virginia were arrested as a part of a drug bust on Saturday, July 13. According to the sheriff, during an investigation, the Alleghany Highlands Drug Task Force allegedly witnessed a hand-to-hand drug purchase. Members of the task force alerted patrol […]
Virginia Department of Education holds first 'cell phone free education' meeting
MANASSAS, Va. - Get ready, northern Virginia! On Thursday, July 18th, the first Virginia Department of Education-hosted community meeting to discuss the creation and implementation of "cell phone free education" policy state-wide will be held this afternoon in Manassas. The discussion meeting is slated to take place from 2 p.m....
Virginia’s ‘largest agricultural field day’ is just around the corner
CHAMPLAIN, VA (VR) — Virginia’s “largest agricultural field day” returns Aug. 1—offering agribusinesses, researchers and farmers the chance to connect with peers, build their businesses and explore the future of agriculture. The 2024 Virginia Agricultural EXPO will be hosted at Level Green Farms in Champlain from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held on the first […] The post Virginia’s ‘largest agricultural field day’ is just around the corner appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Lomax participates in University of Virginia leadership program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — State Rep. James Lomax participated in the Emerging Legislative Leaders Program, sponsored by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation. The program was July 8-11 at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. The annual program is for legislators who have been nominated by the...
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