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Wineries in central Virginia ramp up harvesting, say they are seeing great results so far
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s nearing the end of August, and that means one thing for wineries in central Virginia: harvesting season. Great wines rely on great grapes and an even better harvest. “I like to compare harvest time for us, it’s a bit like a kid before Christmas,”...
Power restored in Lynchburg Monday
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — UPDATE: According to the AEP outage map, power has been restored in the area. EARLIER: A power outage on Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg is affecting traffic lights in the area. The outage is in the 400 block of Graves Mill Road, near Funquest and...
The Hill City Slide: Thousands tube down Church Street in Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – United Way of Central Virginia hosted the inaugural ‘Hill City Slide,’ in Lynchburg on Saturday and Sunday. Thousands came out to join in the fun by tubing 700 feet down Church Street before flying into a wall of water at the bottom. “What’s...
The evolution of OER: Creating learning experiences with impact
Open Educational Resources continue to lessen the financial burden for many of our students while simultaneously helping to promote student completion. But the industry itself is in need of support as it works to provide free, high-quality learning materials to both students and educators. They’re attractive to educators, students, and...
Sharper focus on “One System” and Culture of Care
“Throughout the year, you may have heard me talk about operating as ‘One System,’ said Dore. “But how do we achieve this mindset of unity and collaboration? First, we must center everything we do on our learners, ensuring a high-quality and consistent experience across all 23 colleges. This means whether a student enrolls at a small or large college, a rural or urban college, they should have access to the full breadth of our programs and receive the highest level of excellence in education and support.”
False fall, second summer? DC region heats back up with temps in the 90s this week
WASHINGTON - Are we starting "second summer?" It sure feels that way!. As autumn approaches (less than a month away!), residents of the D.C, Maryland, and Virginia region are experiencing what is colloquially known as a "second summer." This weather phenomenon brings a resurgence of unseasonably warm temperatures to the area typically when it should be cooling down. Often, it makes it feel like summer is making an unexpected return.
Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6
Hubs Peanuts, Commune Restaurant and River Road Farm recently announced the second annual Homegrown Harvest Festival set for Oct. 4-6, highlighting the best of Virginia cuisine, music and community. A news release stated that the Homegrown Harvest Festival will benefit the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, the T2 Fitness Foundation and The […] The post Homegrown Harvest Festival returns Oct. 4-6 appeared first on Windsor Weekly.
Rich Creek police looking for missing 74-year-old man
RICH CREEK, Va. (WSET) — The Rich Creek Police Department (RCPD) said they are looking for a missing 74-year-old. Police said they are looking forDuane Doherty. According to police, Doherty was last seen leaving his residence on Friday in a red Toyota Rav 4 with Virginia Handicap plates 3042ZF. He advised his family he was going to Wisconsin to see a sick friend. His family had been unable to make contact with him.
Man arrested after shots fired in Wytheville
WYTHEVILLE, Va. – A man was arrested after reports of shots fired in Wytheville on Friday, according to Wytheville Police Department. Wytheville Police Department said officers arrived at the 300/400 block of Cove Road after reports of shots fired late at night on Friday. After patrolling the area, officers made contact with a woman who claimed to be the suspect’s girlfriend. She reported that she and the suspect were arguing outside of the home when he pulled out a handgun and fired multiple shots into the air. She then drove him to the area around the TA Truck Stop and Circle K Gas Station on Peppers Ferry Road, where he then exited the vehicle.
Report reveals thousands of eligible Virginia seniors are missing out on SNAP benefits
A recent report by the National Council on Aging and the Urban Institute, a Washington D.C. think tank, has highlighted a significant issue in Virginia: despite being eligible, thousands of residents are not utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Liberty and Longwood Play to 2-2 Tie
FARMVILLE, Va. – The Liberty Flames and the Longwood Lancers battled to a 2-2 tie Monday evening at Longwood Athletics Complex. After all four goals came between the eighth and 20th minute, the contest turned into a defensive battle with neither the Flames nor the Lancers able to find another goal.
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