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Seeking donations for back-to-school clothing drive
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Three women from the Charlottesville area are coming together for a good cause. “We’re hoping people will donate shirts, blouses, slacks, dresses, shoes,” back-to-school clothing drive co-organizer Tinya Washington. They’re hosting a back-to-school clothing drive, aiming to help underprivileged families in Charlottesville and the...
Former UVA tennis stars Danielle Collins & Emma Navarro set for Olympic debut
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Former University of Virginia tennis starts Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro are two of four women on this year’s U.S. Olympic tennis team. Collins graduated from UVA in 2016. Navarro left just two years ago to turn pro after two seasons at Virginia. Collins was...
Habitat, PHA and LAJC move forward with offer to buy mobile home park
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is proceeding with an offer to buy one of the last mobile home parks in the city. On Wednesday, Habitat and its partners, the Piedmont Housing Alliance and the Legal Aid Justice Center, met with the residents of Carlton Mobile Home Park.
Sheltering Arms Institute named to list of top 20 reahbilitation hospitals in America
After joining the nation’s top 50 Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023 in its first year eligible, Sheltering Arms Institute is delighted to announce that our hospital is now ranked among the top 20 physical rehabilitation leaders nationwide. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Sheltering Arms Institute the 19th...
Seeking information on stolen moped, theft from store
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a couple of people involved in a theft. On July 21, two people reportedly used a stolen moped and committed a theft at Maybelle’s Market in Dyke. The incident occurred around...
‘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.
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