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BREAKING — U.Va. declares itself the "Cavalier Republic" in time for the Olympic Games
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Cavalier Republic, previously known as the University of Virginia, has declared itself an independent nation and hinted at plans to annex the City of Charlottesville as part of its territorial holdings. This announcement comes just ahead of the commencement of the Olympic Games where the Republic sees a chance to capitalize on its previous dominance in the collegiate sports realm and bring said dominance to the global athletic stage.
Local woman-owned shop aims to make sustainability more accessible
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A woman-owned business on the Downtown Mall is helping promote sustainability in Charlottesville. Pitsuda LaRussa founded The Botanique & Co. last December. She says switching to an environmentally friendly lifestyle can seem overwhelming. That’s why the shop aims to help customers take small steps by selling...
Kids meet police at community basketball game, kids win
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Police Department hosted a career and sports clinic at the Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia on Wednesday. CPD says it’s part of their broader initiative to connect with the community. The department has done community walks and a living room town hall.
CASPCA Guinea pigs looking for forever homes
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville- Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CASPCA) is looking to rehome 16 guinea pigs, which were donated to the shelter after their original owner could no longer take care of them. Marketing and Communications Manager for CASPCA Sierra Stevens said...
City of Richmond announces plan for repairs to Tredegar Pipeline Trail Pipe following sewage spill
The City of Richmond continues to work with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding two isolated events that occurred during July 2024 at the Tredegar Pipeline Trail. These are two separate incidents and not a continual leak. Initial investigation showed that the first leak on July 2 was related to a wet weather event and was exacerbated by a stormwater connection from an adjacent commercial property. The City reported this to DEQ within 24 hours as required. The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities confirmed there were no leaks on July 3. There were also no citizen reports of the pipe leaking for the two weeks between the two incidents. The July 2 incident has been closed by DEQ.
‘Tragic loss’: Virginia state lawmaker comments on teen’s shooting death in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - A lawmaker in Virginia is asking for help after a teen from his state was killed in a Myrtle Beach shooting. Virginia State Delegate Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who represents Roanoke, released a statement on the death of 16-year-old Jakolbi Taylor on Wednesday. MORE COVERAGE...
Waynesboro-based collaboration to help writers take ‘first creative leap’
Aspiring writers in the Shenandoah Valley now have access to professional workshops thanks to a collaboration between Writer’s Well and Stone Soup Books. “There are many of us in the Valley who write and want to improve our craft or venture into new genres,” said Bonner Odell, founder of Writer’s Well. “The Writer’s Well provides that opportunity through in-depth workshops scheduled at various times throughout the week.”
Pinpoint Weather: Periods of rain Thursday, drier weekend
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A weak front will linger near the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, providing the region with scattered showers and isolated storms. However, a stronger front will bring changes by the end of the week. Expect periods of rain on Thursday as scattered showers and isolated storms impact the region. Overall, it will be cloudy […]
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