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‘Petersburg born, Petersburg bred’: Local photographer wins national competition, comes home to showcase exhibit
Gary D. Jones, a Petersburg-native, is coming home to showcase a sentimental and reflective photography exhibit based on his hometown after winning the top prize at a national competition.
‘Road diets’ heading to a handful of Richmond streets
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond now wants your input on traffic changes. The city recently posted a survey to get neighbors’ thoughts on upcoming street plans that could make a big difference, especially in the city’s south side. Richmond is looking at road reconfiguration projects, also known as ‘road...
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews in DC to protest Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Dave Matthews Band played their very first show together in March 1991 at Trax in Charlottesville to benefit the Middle East Children’s Alliance, and Matthews Wednesday was in DC protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. He said he’s ashamed his tax dollars went to Netanyahu being hosted by our government, and able to address Congress. He said Netanyahu is a barrier to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank being able to live happy, productive lives.
‘Unsatisfactory’: Richmond public defenders say jail conditions causing headache
Richmond's public defenders are speaking out after they say conditions inside the Richmond City Justice Center are causing attorneys to wait hours in the lobby to visit with their clients.
Staunton District Traffic Alert: Updated work schedule for the week of July 29-Aug. 2
VDOT has updated its list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks. The Staunton District consists of 11 counties from the Alleghany Highlands to the northern Shenandoah Valley: Alleghany, Bath, Rockbridge, Highland, Augusta, Rockingham, Page, Shenandoah, Frederick, Clarke and Warren. Vegetation management...
Richmond-based coffee shop announces Lynchburg location opening this fall
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Lynchburg coffee lovers, get ready for a new coffee shop to add to your favorites list!. Ironclad Coffee Roasters & Baking Co. announced they are opening a location in the Hill City in Fall 2024. The Richmond-based business took to Facebook to announce the expansion.
Customers have power back after outages surrounding Floyd
FLOYD, Va. (WDBJ) - As of Friday afternoon, all Appalachian Power (AEP) customers in the areas surrounding Floyd had their power back after an outage, according to AEP. According to AEP Director of Communications George Porter, about 13,000 customers’ power has been restored since Friday morning. The outage initially...
Waynesboro Police apprehend man wanted in multiple vehicle larcenies in the city
A suspect in multiple vehicle break-ins in Waynesboro was arrested at the Dollar General on Rosser Avenue Wednesday. And good news for anyone who may have had their belongings stolen, police recovered numerous items during the arrest. Waynesboro Police officers were called to assist Augusta County Sheriff’s deputies in the...
Elmira’s Sarah Coon debuts NIL softball merchandise
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Twin Tiers can now support Elmira’s own Sarah Coon, with NIL merchandise. (Photo Courtesy: Influxer.com, athletesthread.com) As she embarks on her senior season of softball with the University of Virginia, Elmira’s Sarah Coon has unveiled NIL merchandise. Fans and supporters of the standout utility player can purchase a replica of […]
Firefighter killed in Franklin County crash; charges pending against driver
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A volunteer firefighter was killed in a crash in Franklin County that’s being investigated by Virginia State Police. Sherman Dale Mason, 43 of Penhook, died at the scene of the crash, according to police. The crash occurred July 24 at 6:30 a.m. on Sontag...
ALERT: Wildfire smoke enters Roanoke area, increases air quality to moderate levels
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts have issued an air quality alert for the greater Roanoke Valley area. Smoke from California’s wildfires has traveled across the U.S. and arrived in the Roanoke area. Airnow.gov shows the air quality in the greater Roanoke area is now at a moderate level.
32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) -We are just over a month away from college football season kicking off. Work is underway at Lane Stadium at Virginia Tech to make sure your experience cheering on the Hokies is one to remember. “The overcrowding is definitely an issue in every stadium,” Virginia Tech Athletics’...
Veritas Vineyard Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Starry Nights Music Festival
AFTON, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Veritas Vineyard and Winery will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Starry Nights music festival on Saturday, August 10. Gates open at 11 a.m., and performances begin at 1 p.m. with AbbeyRoad, followed by Marie and Koda from Chamomile and Whiskey at 5 p.m., and headliners The Legwarmers at 9 p.m.
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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