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New initiative funding clean energy in Southwest Virginia
CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – A new initiative will fund clean energy projects here in Southwest Virginia and across the country promising to add thousands of jobs. Christiansburg-based Appalachian Community Capital is using half a billion dollars in funding from the EPA to launch the Green Bank for rural America. The...
What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval
In the last print edition, we took a look at Standards of Learning pass rates for all three of our counties. But beyond that, officials across the state are already counting down until the accreditation report gets released in September. This is an end, of sorts, for the current way of doing things. The Virginia […] The post What’s next? VA school accreditation changes near approval appeared first on Farmville.
VPM Daily Newscast: Aug. 26, 2024
The VPM Daily Newscast contains all your Central Virginia news in just 5 to 10 minutes. Episodes are recorded the night before. Listeners can subscribe through NPR One | Apple Podcasts | Megaphone | Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts. Here’s a recap of the top stories on the...
Chesterfield County Fair general manager speaks after violent incidents
“I can't explain in my mind how disheartening it is, because we work year-round to make this a great event and it is a great event, it truly is,” Vaughn said. “We have metal detectors at each gate, two of them at each gate, we have bag checks. We have a clear bag policy that if it's anything larger than that of a small fanny pack, you are required to carry a clear bag.”
UR to host panel discussion about free expression
The University of Richmond will be hosting a panel discussion on the future of free expression in the U.S. on Sept. 6, as part of an effort to promote civic engagement and democratic discourse. The free event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Modlin Center for the Arts,...
WRIC NOW: August weather, Labor Day and tropics update
Stormtracker 8 Meteorologists Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters were joined by a live studio audience for today's episode of Weather University as they talked about August weather, Labor Day and a tropics update.
Chabad Of Virginia Assists Family From Monsey Involved In A Crash
Chabad houses throughout the world are known for their incredible chesed and willingness to jump into action to help a fellow Yid. The Chabad shluchim of Richmond, Virginia stepped up this week to help out a family that had no one else to turn to. Chabad of Richmond received a...
Safety ambassadors add a layer of protection and engagement on VCU campuses
The VCU Police unit’s members provide services that don’t require a sworn officer, and they give students a valuable point of contact in times of need. About Unpacking Safety at VCU: This series highlights some of the programs, initiatives and resources that contribute to the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, visitors and the wider Richmond community.
NC State women’s soccer erupts for 5-0 win, vanquishes VCU on the road
Before NC State women’s soccer’s game at VCU, the Wolfpack had been outscored 9-1 over its last five games, three of which were included in its bleak, winless start to the 2024 season. But in its fourth match of the season, desperately needing a victory on the road,...
The Marlboro sign and a very short history of tobacco manufacturing in South Richmond
A quarter of the way through their VA 100: 100 people, places, things that you should know about Richmond series, the RTD finally gets to something on this side of the river with The Marlboro sign. They don’t really get into it beyond “they make a lot of cigarettes”:
RIP to the Army’s first Black 3-star general, base namesake
The Army’s first Black three-star general died Thursday. Retired Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg was 96. Gregg was the first living namesake of an Army post, and his service extended from war-torn Germany to the post-Vietnam, all-volunteer era. He retired in 1981 after having led a supply and support battalion...
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