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Sun and Clouds with Lower Humidity Today
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - After nearly daily showers, we’re coming to the end of a wet week. Today will be mainly dry with a mix of sun and clouds and a late scattered shower for areas mainly in the valley. The weekend looks very different. Sunny, dry conditions, and temperatures back in the 90′s. It doesn’t last long though. Another system arrives Monday bringing daily rain chances into next week, but we won’t have the relief from temperatures we’ve seen this week. Expect to see a mix of 90′s and 80′s next week. Check back for updates.
Virginia Football Announces Dates for Meet the Team & Paint the Town Orange
UVA football announced the dates for the Meet the Team and Paint the Town Orange events as well as the promotional schedule for every home game for the 2024 Virginia football season.
Clatterbuck exits Madison Planning and Zoning after short tenure
Former P&Z admin heading back to Page County to assume former position. Disappointed. Shocked. That’s a few of the comments expressed by Madison County Planning Commissioners Thursday morning when learning county planning and zoning administrator Tracy Clatterbuck no longer worked for the county. Clatterbuck came to Madison from Page...
New Dunkin' Donuts in Staunton is having a grand opening celebration Saturday
STAUNTON – The new Dunkin' Donuts opening on Greenville Ave. in Staunton wants you to stop by Saturday morning 9-11 a.m. during its grand opening celebration. The celebration has some nice freebie coupons if you got the mailer, but if you didn't, don't let that stop you from heading over. There will be specials and giveaways along with a ribbon cutting Saturday morning. ...
Campaign events are vulnerable: What can we do to protect candidates, attendees?
It’s probably just me, recovering lifelong anxiety guy, but when I was at a Tim Kaine campaign event this past weekend, I found my eyes darting around at the security vulnerabilities, which were legion. The Waynesboro campaign event was taking place a week to the day from the mass...
Two Buyback Foals Smash Previous Bid Records at 2024 Chincoteague Pony Auction
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company saw record bidding at Thursday’s pony auction following the 99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. Foal #11, reportedly a descendent of the famous Misty of Chincoteague, sold for a whopping $50,000 during Thursday’s auction. The final bid for foal #40 was not far behind, totaling $45,000. Saltwater Cowboy and Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s Hunter Leonard tells WBOC both of the foals were buybacks, meaning they will return to their lives among the famous wild ponies of Chincoteague.
Two Arrested for Danville Robbery
Two people have been arrested following a robbery in Danville that occurred at Pizza Hut in the 3000 block of Riverside Dr. on Wednesday July 17. Jayvian Amari Davis, 19, has been arrested on the charges of carjacking, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He was arrested in Kannapolis, NC Friday, July 26 through our partnership with the United States Marshal Service and local law enforcement. Davis was given a $1 million bond and is pending extradition.
TCRH celebrates 'A' rating from Leap Frog
GALAX — Twin County Regional Hospital’s (TCRH) July 18 celebration for earning an “A” safety rating from the watchdog group “Leapfrog” was about the compassionate pursuit of patient health and well being. The community celebration featured remarks by Congressman Morgan Griffith, TCRH CEO Sudandra Ratnasamy, Chief Nursing Officer William Alley, Dr. Jamie Carlo-Demovich and Board of Trustees Member Dr. David Ritchie. The honor puts TCRH as one of 40 acute care hospitals with an “A” rating out of 71 acute care hospitals in the State. ...
Nonprofit awarded $39 million for forest management across South Carolina’s coastal plain
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD)- The South Carolina branch of a national nonprofit has received a multi-million grant for a forest management project aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced Friday that it was awarded $200 million to support projects designed to reduce carbon emissions in four states — South Carolina, Maryland, […]
WAVY-TV 10 recognized as top employer for internships
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – WAVY-TV 10 has been named a top employer for interns in Virginia. WAVY Internship Coordinator Stephanie Cooke traveled to Richmond Thursday to be recognized on a day Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin proclaimed Virginia Intern Day. Speakers included Newport News Mayor Barry Duval, who now leads the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. He […]
1 Million Virginians Struggle to Affordable Housing: The Urgent Need for Affordable Solutions in Southwest and Southern Virginia
The affordable housing crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia affects nearly one million residents, particularly essential workers, emphasizing the urgent need for more affordable housing and targeted solutions like the 5000 Families pilot program to provide stability and support for families with school-age children. Affordable Housing Crisis in Southwest and Southern Virginia – Urgent Need […]
FEC greenlights Rep. Good’s recount fund request
The Federal Election Commission Thursday to approve Rep. Bob Good’s (R-Va.) request to use general election funds to seed his recount fund following his contentious Republican primary loss in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. But in order to use the funds to cover recount expenses, he must first ask the donors for their approval. “Good for…
CVEC, Firefly honor long-time board member
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) and its subsidiary, Firefly Fiber Broadband, honored Henry Chiles, their longest-serving board member, for his 46 years of service to the Board of Directors. Chiles was presented with a resolution during Firefly’s Broadband Independence Bash celebrating 30,000 rural broadband connections at the scenic Carter Mountain Orchard, owned by Chiles. Attendees included members of the Chiles family, fellow Directors, and Firefly and CVEC fiber project partners.
UVA Men’s Lacrosse: Success, Prospects, and Coach Tiffany’s Legacy
Virginia Cavaliers men’s lacrosse program, led by coach Lars Tiffany, has seen a resurgence with two national championships and top recruiting classes, but questions arise after key player departures. Eight seasons under Tiffany: 2 national championships, 4 final four berths, and 2 No. 1 recruiting classes. Graduating players: 39%...
Chesterfield school leaders unveil new food distribution center
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - On Thursday afternoon, leaders from Chesterfield County Public Schools cut a piece of plastic wrap to commemorate the grand opening of a new food distribution center. The facility, located along Permilla Springs Drive in Chester, aims to bring more local fresh fruits and vegetables to school...
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