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Shore Major Boys suffer first loss of All-Star Tournament
The Shore Little League Major boys suffered their first defeat of the Virginia State Tournament in Louisa on Saturday, falling to Spotsylvania County 3-1. Wyatt Johnson got the nod on the mound for Shore, pitching a gutsy 2 innings before being relieved by Aiden Lewis. Johnson, Lewis and Chase Brady combined to scatter only 3 hits and 1 walk in yet another outstanding pitching performance by the Shore pitching staff.
New T.B. Smith Community Center in the works
Work is under way to renovate and revamp the T.B. Smith Community Center on Ruffin Road. The $20 million project, funded largely by the federal American Rescue Plan Act, will bring new life to the community center and the adjacent playground and athletic courts. The new 30,000 square foot building...
Richmond company plans to build medical treatment center in downtown Petersburg
PETERSBURG – City Council got its first look last week at what could be a major investment in the look and economy of downtown Petersburg, and apparently, councilors liked what they saw. A Richmond-based medical corporation wants to build a kidney and vascular treatment center on a vacant lot across West Washington Street...
Scottsville artisans gearing up for Christmas early
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Are you in the holiday spirit? Well, the city of Scottsville is, even though it’s the middle of summer. Hardware Hills Vineyard held an event Sunday they called Christmas in July. Instead of hot cocoa, people opted for a nice glass of wine. The Christmas...
Demonstrators pressure police for more on Nassau Street death
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dozens of people demonstrated in front of the Charlottesville Police Department Sunday afternoon, hoping for more information on the death of Edward Anderson on July 6. “Continue to fight for my baby. I miss him so much, and I just don’t know what to do right...
Project focuses on an agricultural community in Chesterfield
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - The Bensley Agrihood Planning Project held a Community and Survey day on Sunday where people living in the area could complete a survey about their needs, wants and opinions on this project, for a $25 Visa gift card. The project is said to create a place...
Allegations of source of housing funds discrimination solved
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia, Inc. (HOME) announced that it recently represented Tamesha Thompson in reaching a settlement with Meadowbrook Apartments in Chesterfield and reached a conciliation and resolves all claims between the involved parties. HOME, a statewide fair housing and HUD-approved housing counseling 501(c)(3) non-profit, and Thompson submitted...
Tiny Porch Concert Series continues tonight, last day to order your t-shirt
Next up for the 2024 Tiny Porch concert are performances at 3 spots TONIGHT and food by 1115 Mobile Kitchen and King of Pops. Also – TODAY is the last day to order a 2024 Tiny Porch t-shirt. The July 21st schedule:. 612 W 26th. 5:00-5:50pm:. Michael Hawkins. ————...
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