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NCAA Football: Richmond at Virginia
Aug 31, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) scores a touchdown past Richmond Spiders linebacker Wayne Galloway (9) and Spiders defensive back Bryson Parker (4) during the second half at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
Live Arts continues to promote theater education among Charlottesville youth
Audiences flock to theaters to laugh, cry and escape the world through immersive storytelling. However, theater is also a tool for artists to learn, build connections and form long-lasting communities. Live Arts, a theater organization founded in 1989, is proof of that. The community theater is committed to bringing people together through a shared passion for theater. Through their plays, musicals, camps and workshops, Live Arts connects people of all ages, all across Charlottesville as they direct, produce, build sets for and perform in some simply incredible shows.
No. 7 Virginia Set For Match At JMU On Sunday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The No. 7 Virginia women’s soccer team (4-0-0) returns to action on Sunday (Sept. 1) when the Cavaliers travel to face JMU (1-1-2) in a 6 p.m. contest at Sentara Park. HOW TO FOLLOW THE ACTION. Sunday’s match will be streamed on ESPN+ which is...
Cavalier rookies to look out for this fall
One of the best parts about being a Virginia fan is watching players grow into their full potential and achieve their dreams of competing at a higher level. While it may be heartbreaking to say goodbye to star players, their exit opens the door for new talent to arrive. Across...
“Best of the Rest” Breaststroker Emma Redman to Join UVA in 2024-25
Versatile Emma Redman from The Fish will take her talents to Charlottesville this fall. Archive photo via Marcus Chen Photography. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Friday Night Fury: High school football kicks off in Central Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Here are some of the high school football scores from Friday:. Patrick Henry 16, Louisa County 7 (to be continued Tuesday) Do you have a story idea? Send us your news tip here.
UVA suspends ‘woke’ student tour group, at behest of Youngkin’s far-right zealots
The official word on why UVA suspended the University Guide Service from leading tours to prospective students and their parents is that the group supposedly isn’t able to staff the required number of tours, and that the information provided during the tours isn’t “consistent.”. The real answer...
Cross Country: Bushee, Wachtel lead UVA to Spider Alumni Open sweep
The No. 23 and No. 17 ranked Virginia men’s and women’s cross country programs kicked off the 2024 season with a pair of victories at the Spider Alumni Open on Saturday in Richmond. The Cavaliers were led by individual victories by Justin Wachtel in the men’s 6k and...
College football kicks off amid weekend thunderstorms, with Labor Day bringing cooler air
(WSET) — College Football starts this weekend, and we also have thunderstorm chances—but the weekend is not a “washout.”. I’ve lowered rain chances for the weekend, but we’ll see thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday afternoon/evening. A Labor Day cold front provides pleasant weather next week!
SLIDESHOW: Mustangs prove too much for Dragons
Friday night’s season-opener for William Monroe didn’t go as planned as Monticello ran over and through the Dragons ultimately claiming a 42-13 victory. Running backs Ezekiel Pour and Jaiden Walker both scored two touchdowns and accounted for much of Monticello’s offense. Pour finished the game with 15...
How to Watch Virginia vs. Richmond: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024
On Saturday at 6:00 p.m. ET, the Virginia Cavaliers will host the Richmond Spiders. Want to watch the matchup between the Cavaliers and Spiders? You can do so on ACC Network Extra. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Virginia Cavaliers and the...
More information has come out about Charlottesville’s city attorney who is on indefinite leave
There are folks in the City of Chesapeake this week calling for their mayor’s resignation. A local journalist there discovered that in 2022, Mayor Richard West asked his city attorney and staff to help his stepbrother through a legal issue. And the city attorney’s office did, using city resources, free of charge.
HBCU squad scores 69 unanswered for a big win
Virginia Union University (VUU) dominates HBCU football, overwhelming Kentucky State University with a 69-7 victory through impressive offense and defense. The post HBCU squad scores 69 unanswered for a big win appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Fredericksburg remembers ‘a saint among us’ in ‘Mayor for Life’ Davies
The Fredericksburg “Mayor for Life” who broke racial barriers and dedicated his life to public service was honored with a solemn and celebratory tribute this weekend. The Rev. Lawrence A. Davies who became the first Black mayor in Fredericksburg, serving from 1976-96, died Aug. 11 at age 94.
High school football roundup: Chancellor player avoids serious injury; released from hospital
The Chancellor and Riverbend football teams hope to resume the season-opener that was halted Friday night with 44 seconds left in the third quarter when a Chargers player appeared to suffer a severe injury. Chargers head coach Neil Sullivan said senior guard James Smith was released from the hospital early...
Superintendent orders meals review after photos surface of 'unacceptable' school lunches
PETERSBURG – The city’s acting school superintendent says she has ordered a review of the division’s nutrition system after social-media photos this week showed somewhat paltry offerings for lunch at Petersburg High School. In a statement released Friday on Facebook by Petersburg City Public Schools, Yolonda Brown said she has asked the division's Nutrition Department “to review and assess” meal preparation, and to report directly to students and parents through a series of family and community meetings....
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