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FEC greenlights Rep. Good’s recount fund request
The Federal Election Commission Thursday to approve Rep. Bob Good’s (R-Va.) request to use general election funds to seed his recount fund following his contentious Republican primary loss in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. But in order to use the funds to cover recount expenses, he must first ask the donors for their approval. “Good for…
Residents of Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock eligible for septic repair costs
All residents living in the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) area now are eligible for reimbursement of fifty percent of the expense of pumping, maintaining, repairing or replacing on-lot onsite sewage disposal systems. Effective July 1, CSWCD received additional funding to expand its current septic system program to...
Valley Children’s Advocacy Center highlights need for services, support
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Valley Children’s Advocacy Center serves more than 300 children each year in the Staunton-Augusta County-Waynesboro region, along with Lexington, Rockbridge and Buena Vista, who have experienced sexual or physical abuse or who have witnessed violence. Staff provide services like trauma-informed counseling, family advocacy and forensic interviews.
Hearing for Waynesboro murder suspect continued until September
WAYNESBORO, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Waynesboro man charged in a fatal shooting last Tuesday morning will remain behind bars at least until his next court hearing. Jacob Preston Sipe faces two charges, including second-degree murder, in connection with the death of 33-year-old Trevor Hill of Waynesboro, who was found dead on the front porch of a home in the 400 block of James Avenue. A bond hearing scheduled for Thursday in Waynesboro General District Court was continued until September 10. Sipe, who was injured in the incident, was arrested and charged with two felonies, including second-degree murder, once he was released from Augusta Health. He is currently in Middle River Regional Jail.
CVEC, Firefly honor long-time board member
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC) and its subsidiary, Firefly Fiber Broadband, honored Henry Chiles, their longest-serving board member, for his 46 years of service to the Board of Directors. Chiles was presented with a resolution during Firefly’s Broadband Independence Bash celebrating 30,000 rural broadband connections at the scenic Carter Mountain Orchard, owned by Chiles. Attendees included members of the Chiles family, fellow Directors, and Firefly and CVEC fiber project partners.
UVA Men’s Lacrosse: Success, Prospects, and Coach Tiffany’s Legacy
Virginia Cavaliers men’s lacrosse program, led by coach Lars Tiffany, has seen a resurgence with two national championships and top recruiting classes, but questions arise after key player departures. Eight seasons under Tiffany: 2 national championships, 4 final four berths, and 2 No. 1 recruiting classes. Graduating players: 39%...
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.
JMU chemistry professor receives national recognition
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A chemistry professor at James Madison University has received national recognition. Barbara Reisner is the winner of the 2024 James Flack Norris Award for outstanding achievement in the teaching of chemistry. The Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society was awarded to Reisner and two of...
Renewing Homes: Providing critical housing repairs for 30 years
STAUNTON — The goal of Renewing Homes for Greater Augusta is to ensure that all houses in the SAW region are safe, warm, dry, and accessible through free critical housing repairs for low-income households, as stated by both Project Manager Jeff Kiser and CEO Sharon Coplai. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Renewing Homes is...
This 1993 Time Capsule Proves How Much The World Has Changed
Students of Shenandoah University in Virginia opened a box assembled 25 years ago, featuring a collection of items from the past. Among the items are cassette tapes, vinyl records, comic books, yearbooks, bubble pacifiers, handwritten poems, and old newspapers. It proved how advanced the world has grown to be with...
Evaluating the state of the UVA men’s lacrosse program
After the 2016 season, the storied Virginia Cavaliers men’s lacrosse program had failed to win an NCAA tournament game for the fourth consecutive season and had to make a monumental decision. Virginia moved on from legendary head coach Dom Starsia, who led the program to four national championships, and...
Tom Sox playoff baseball this weekend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Tom Sox (26-13) will face the Culpeper Cavaliers (21-20) in a best-of-three South Division championship series to determine the South’s representative in the VBL Championship. Games one and three (if necessary) will take place at Charlottesville High School on Friday...
UVa Class of 2025 Commit Profiles: S Davin Chandler
Now with the 2025 recruiting cycle in its quietest period, CavsCorner will be taking a look over the next several weeks at UVa's 2025 recruiting class piece by piece, offering some insights on each player's respective recruitment and what they could potentially bring to the Cavaliers once they enroll on campus next year.
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
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