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Governor presents award to JAM program
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin present the “Spirit of Virginia” Award to Brett Morris, Executive Director and President of Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a nonprofit organization in Independence that reaches approximately 2,000 young students in five states to teach them to play traditional Appalachian old time and bluegrass music. The award was presented at the 88th Old Fiddlers’ Convention sponsored by Galax Moose Lodge #733. Looking on is JAM student Savannah Hodges of Wytheville, representing all JAM students that benefit from the program. Morris stated that the award is dedicated to the late Helen White, who founded JAM.
Countdown to 8 Sports Blitz: Highland Springs Springers
When it comes to Highland Springs football, one word comes to mind: success. The Springers had yet another standout season last year, advancing to their second consecutive state championship game. Despite a late comeback, they fell to Freedom 42-34. However, as the 2024 season approaches, Highland Springs is determined to return to their third straight state championship game and secure another title.
‘Total transformation’: Henrico homes once riddled with code violations to become brand new residential community
From thousands of housing violations to "total transformation," a rental community in Henrico County with a problematic past is on the path to becoming an entirely new living space.
No injuries after fire levels Hanover home
HANOVER, Va. (WWBT) -Hanover Fire and EMS reports no one was injured after a large fire tore through a home Thursday evening. On Aug. 22, just before 6 p.m., Hanover Fire-EMS units were dispatched to the 8200 block of Bell Creek Road for a reported residential structure fire. Upon arrival,...
Back from the Brink: See Virginia’s Restored Elk Herd
RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) — The restoration of Virginia’s wild elk herd is a success story. Now, you can see that success up close and in person. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR) has announced registration for guided elk viewing tours is now open. Those tours will run on Thursdays in September and Tuesdays in […]
Why Hull Street and Hull Street Road?
David Lefkowitz at RIC Today has the skinny on some of why Hull Street becomes Hull Street Road just east of Southside Plaza:. Throughout the city, there are several major thoroughfares bearing the designation “street road.” Hull Street becomes Hull Street Road at about 37th Street. […]
‘They get to see the school flourish:’ RPS receives $15.3M grant to fund 22 school improvements
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Richmond Public Schools are getting a facelift. “We are both grateful and excited about the changes we are able to make,” said RPS Superintendent Jason Kamras. On Thursday, school leaders announced that 22 schools will receive improvements thanks to a $15.3 million federal grant for...
School upgrades please parents. Fixing all city schools could cost $1 billion.
Construction upgrades are underway at John Marshall High School and other schools around in the City of Richmond. Richmond Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras called the upgrades much needed.
For kids by kids: Richmond middle schooler creates magazine
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A rising middle schooler decided Richmond needed a magazine just for kids, by kids. When Ira Thackeray couldn’t find one that fit the bill, she made one. Check out her journey in this week’s RVA Parenting:. The magazine is called Soul Stir Magazine, through...
DMV urging people to take motorcycle training amid several crashes
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - In Richmond, a small memorial at the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash on Semmes Avenue. Police said 30-year-old Merquan Robinson lost control Wednesday afternoon and collided with a power pole. There have been so many motorcycle crashes recently, and too many of them are deadly.
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