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Needed rain the next few days
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Keep an eye to the sky. We’ll see mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers, with an occasional rumble of thunder for the rest of the day. Additional showers can be expected early tonight, with areas of fog. This rather unsettled pattern can be expected for the rest of the week. By Friday, a cold front will move through, clearing skies in time for the weekend. A couple of inches of rain will be possible during this period with locally higher amounts. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
The Publisher hotel opens in Virginia
Greenwood Hospitality, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, opened The Publisher, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Fredericksburg, Va. The Publisher Hotel joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio. Built and owned by Fredericksburg-based Vakos Companies, The Publisher Hotel is close to the home of George Washington’s mother, Mary Washington and the Lewis/Washington...
Ribbon cutting opens new Goochland elementary school
GOOCHLAND, Va. (WWBT) - The new Goochland Elementary School has officially welcomed students, families, and community members. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Thursday, July 18, filled with community members and school leaders, including current and former school board members, the board of supervisors, and Goochland Elementary School Principal Tina McCay.
Hopewell neighbors worried following double homicide at house party
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) -Hopewell Police are investigating a double homicide after two men died in a shooting early Sunday morning on July 21. Neighbors say it happened during a large house party, estimating at least 50 people were at the home. It happened off of North Radford Drive, which people...
Students return from summer break at Chesterfield’s only year-round school
For most children in central Virginia, Monday, July 22 was another day spent in the warm glow of summer break -- but for students at Bellwood Elementary School in Chesterfield County, it was the first day spent back under the fluorescent lights of the classroom.
FFP exclusive: There’s nothing middling about new city school
It didn’t take long to spot Matt Eberhardt after I pulled into a gravelly parking lot off Idlewild Boulevard on Friday morning. “I like the hard hat,” I told Eberhardt, Fredericksburg’s Deputy Superintendent of Schools. “It’s a good look.”. “You’re going to be putting one...
Former UVA Basketball Star Sam Hauser Signs $45 Million Extension with Celtics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Former Virginia men’s basketball standout Sam Hauser has secured a four-year, $45 million contract extension with the Boston Celtics, keeping him with the NBA champions through the 2028-2029 season. This deal comes less than a month after the Celtics picked up his $2.1 million option for next season.
R.I.P. Autumn Crittendon: ‘16 And Pregnant’ Alum Dead At 27
16 and Pregnant alum Autumn Crittendon died on Saturday (July 20), per TMZ. She was 27. Cause Of Death Revealed In Tragic Passing Of ‘16 And Pregnant’ Star Sean Garinger Citing sources with direct knowledge, the outlet reports that Crittendon passed away in Henrico County, Virginia, where her father discovered her unresponsive in her bedroom. Paramedics attempted CPR upon arrival, but were unable to save her. According to TMZ’s sources, while her family is reportedly unsure of what led to her passing, Crittendon had been recently experiencing heartburn and was sick, and had wanted to visit a doctor. Crittendon also was diabetic and...
Vegan Block Party In Richmond To Celebrate The 'Soul In Plant-Based Eating'
Scheduled to return on September 7, Richmond’s Soul Vegan Block Party will warmly welcome all types of foodies for a celebration of plant-based dining. The free vegan food fest aims to challenge the stigma “that there’s no SOUL in plant-based eating.” Its website states that its goal is to make living “a healthy and ethically conscious plant-based lifestyle” more widespread. The block party will have tons of vegan delights to try, live music, cooking demonstrations, and guest speakers.
Richmond company plans to build medical treatment center in downtown Petersburg
PETERSBURG – City Council got its first look last week at what could be a major investment in the look and economy of downtown Petersburg, and apparently, councilors liked what they saw. A Richmond-based medical corporation wants to build a kidney and vascular treatment center on a vacant lot across West Washington Street...
Will you attend Petersburg's job fair? Plus, free movie & more at the library: THE DIGEST.
Have an event or announcement you would like featured in THE DIGEST? It’s welcome! Please send an email to apitchon@gannett.com. Time sensitive announcements should be sent a week ahead of time. Week of free family programming at the Petersburg library Get ready for a full week of free family fun and youth programming at...
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