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‘Today Show’ host ensures that Caroline native’s perseverance paid off
When I’yana James arrived in New York City for an appearance on NBC’s “Today Show” Monday, the Caroline County native and Virginia Tech senior was under the impression she was there solely to present a 60th birthday gift to television personality Hoda Kotb, one of the show’s hosts.
Charlottesville High School will electronically track students who leave class
Charlottesville High School students will now be digitally tracked when out of class as of the first day of school Wednesday, Aug. 14. Charlottesville City Schools introduced e-hall passes at the Aug. 1 School Board meeting. Teachers and administrators will now issue hall passes through an online system that says where the student is going and how long they’re supposed to be out for.
Charlottesville Community to Discuss 501 Cherry Ave. Redevelopment
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- As the city of Charlottesville continues to develop, the Fifeville neighborhood is the focus of a pending redevelopment project at 501 Cherry Ave., the former site of the SD IGA grocery store. To engage the community in this significant project, a public conversation will be held on August 24th from noon to 2:00 PM at the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center auditorium.
Updated NASCAR point standings after the Austin Dillon penalty
NASCAR removed Austin Dillon from the playoffs after he crashed Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin to win at Richmond Raceway. On Sunday, NASCAR raced at Richmond Raceway. On the final lap, Austin Dillon turned Joey Logano and Austin Dillon before grabbing the race win. With the win, Dillon jumped from...
Overnight house fire leaves 5 without a home near Fredericksburg
STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — Five people are displaced from their home after a fire overnight near Fredericksburg. Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Fredericksburg Fire Department responded to a fire in the 100 block of Lake Bluff Court near Abel Lake at around 1:30 a.m., where they found heavy fire from the back and side coming from the top floor of a two story house. They were able to bring the fire under control after just 15 minutes.
‘Shireton’ property gets decision from Buckingham supervisors
They didn’t say no. But they didn’t say yes either. In the end, Buckingham County supervisors were silent when asked to make a decision about the special use permit for the “Shireton” property. District 4 Supervisor Paul Garrett made a motion during the Monday, Aug. 12 meeting to approve the idea, but a motion needs […] The post ‘Shireton’ property gets decision from Buckingham supervisors appeared first on Farmville.
Locking up homeless people is a callous response to long-running problem
Charlottesville city officials say they have no plans to roust homeless individuals from the well-known Downtown Mall pedestrian area, despite complaints from some business owners that the latter’s presence affects the “safety” and “cleanliness” of the area and they should be rounded up. “It’s a super complex issue,” city spokeswoman Afton Schneider told me. “It’s […]
Showers and storms may produce gusty wind
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. our work and school day is getting off to a pleasant start. An approaching warm front will increase humidity throughout the day. Early sun will give way to mostly cloudy skies by this afternoon. Any showers should hold off until this evening. Meanwhile, a slow moving cold front will approach the region this weekend. Scattered showers and storms may cause gusty wind, and a brief heavy down pour. Conditions will begin to improve early next week. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe weekend !
State Police will increase patrol on Route 460 this weekend as students head for college
There are 222 miles of U.S. Route 460 between Petersburg and Christiansburg, and the Virginia State Police plans to patrol every inch of it this weekend as college students start returning to school for the fall semester. This week, VSP announced “Operation College Safe Return” will be run Aug. 16-17 along that highway transversing at least eight counties, five cities and five incorporated towns. The agency said Route 460 was chosen because of its proximity to seven...
Richmond Mayor responds to lawsuit over new Planned Parenthood clinic
"It comes as no surprise that the Family Foundation, a group of extremists bent on ripping away access to reproductive healthcare from the indigent, is suing the city to do just that," said Stoney. "Northside is a healthcare desert and the addition of a new Planned Parenthood clinic would meet Richmonders right where they are and provide access to quality, affordable care -- including primary care for those without insurance. We look forward to fighting this in court.”
HBCU Football D2-FCS Rivalry Series: Hampton University-Virginia Union
The Hampton University-Virginia Union football rivalry is steeped in tradition and competition, with deep historical significance and lasting impact. The post HBCU Football D2-FCS Rivalry Series: Hampton University-Virginia Union appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Glen Allen 13U all-stars win in dramatic fashion, now 2 wins from World Series title
With his team’s championship dreams down to one final strike, Tony Paciocco delivered in a big way for the 13-year-old Glen Allen Babe Ruth League all-star team Thursday morning in the 13-year-old Babe Ruth World Series at RF&P Stadium in Glen Allen. Top-seeded Glen Allen trailed ninth-seed Altamonte Springs,...
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