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Hundreds of people are losing their homes to make way for ‘luxury’ apartments in Albemarle County
Hundreds of people are being kicked out of one of the most affordable apartment complexes in the Charlottesville area this year to make way for new development. Cavalier Crossing sold last spring for $20.5 million and the new owners quickly announced their plans. “Bonaventure plans to transform this older property...
Residents are being kicked out of one of the area’s most affordable apartment complexes to make way for luxury units
Allison was homeless before moving into her apartment at Cavalier Crossing. The little $560 per month room was the only place she could find in Charlottesville that she could afford on her salary — and she was happy to have it. “I was thrilled about it,” said Allison, who...
The pros and cons of clear backpacks
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Clear backpacks are designed to keep weapons from your child’s school. They’re now required at all Richmond and Petersburg public schools and elementary schools in Hopewell. But do they make things safer?. In Richmond, the clear backpack policy went into effect this school year...
Speed cameras installed in school zones in Hopewell to slow down drivers
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Attention drivers in Hopewell: speed cameras have been installed in several school zones to slow down people behind the wheel. The cameras will start enforcing on Wednesday. It’s all part of Hopewell Police’s School Zone Enforcement Program, which installed seven cameras at Carter G. Woodson Middle...
Concerns raised over Charlottesville utility poles placement violating ADA laws
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Concern has been raised over an ongoing Americans with Disabilities of 1990 (ADA) violation in Charlottesville. The issue stems from where utility poles are placed, forcing some people off the sidewalk and onto the road. “When you force people who use wheelchairs out into the street,...
New plan to return Amtrak to New River Valley gets state authority’s OK
This path forward will be faster and cheaper than the previous plan, with service expected to arrive in Christiansburg no later than 2027. The post New plan to return Amtrak to New River Valley gets state authority’s OK appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pinpoint Weather: Storm chances increasing
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A few showers and storms are possible on Wednesday as a cold front gets closer to Virginia. The best chance for rain will be north of I-64 though a few storms can’t be ruled out elsewhere. A few storms in the Highlands could become strong to severe with strong winds and […]
VSP to activate Operation C.A.R.E, increase patrol over Labor Day weekend
RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) — As the summer season comes to an end and Labor Day approaches, Virginia State Police (VSP) is encouraging travelers to drive safely. According to VSP, preliminary numbers show that traffic-related deaths are almost at the same pace in 2024 as they were in 2023. This comes as Virginia had […]
Weather Authority Alert Day issued For Aug. 28th and 29th
ROANOKE, Va. – Summer is really kicking in this week with above-average temperatures across the majority of the East Coast of the United States. Here at home, we’ll be feeling like the triple digits. High temperatures reach the mid and upper 90s Wednesday afternoon. The hottest spots will...
Latest Virginia Realtors report card shows promise for the housing market
NORFOLK, Va. — We may be seeing a shift in the state and local real estate markets after years of strain. The housing market has been more like a warzone, with buyers fighting over homes they normally wouldn’t even consider. "We haven't kept pace with the demand, in...
Winchester Regional Airport ED Nicholas Sabo among recipients at 2024 Virginia Aviation Awards
The Commonwealth’s aviation community gathered to honor 2024’s Virginia Aviation Award recipients. At a banquet held on August 7, at the Virginia Aviation Conference in Chantilly, Director of the Virginia Department of Aviation Greg Campbell spoke about the significance of honoring these remarkable residents. “One day, the time...
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