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Preview exhibit explores experiences of enslaved people in Virginia
This story was reported and written by VPM News. Richmonders got a sneak peek Thursday of an exhibition space at Main Street Station that in the future will shine a light on a dark chapter of American history: the experience, struggle and legacy of slavery. LED screens showed visitors at...
Hopewell hosts annual Back To School Bash
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Hundreds, if not thousands, of people had fun at the Hopewell City Back To School Bash on Saturday morning and afternoon. Families jumped on bouncy houses, listened to music and ate food all while getting access to all of the community resources and supplies they need to start the school year off strong.
“Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive” at The Valentine
Style Photographers Kent Eanes, Chad Hunt, Scott Elmquist and Stephen Salpukas at the opening of “Portraits” on July 9 at the Valentine. Since 1982, one of Style Weekly’s most distinguishable features is the arresting photography featured in both its print issues and online. In that time, Style’s photographers captured some of the most significant moments in our town’s history. Many of these images are now on display at The Valentine as part of its new exhibit “Portraits: The Style Weekly Photograph Archive.”
Habitat for Humanity will proceed with offer on behalf of Carlton Mobile Home Park residents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Residents of the Carlton Mobile Home Park, with help the City of Charlottesville and three local nonprofits, may be able to keep their homes. On Wednesday, July 25, 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and its partners Piedmont Housing Alliance and the Legal Aid...
Boil water advisory for some Orange residents
ORANGE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Some residents in the town of Orange need to boil their water. The Orange Public Works Department issued a boil water advisory on Friday for East Side residents. Residents should use either boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes until this...
Five Finds on Friday: Todd DeSorbo
Much has changed since Todd DeSorbo appeared in Five Finds on Friday in 2021. In just three years, the UVa Swimming & Diving Coach has quadrupled his national championships from one to four. He has been named Head Coach of the USA Olympic Women’s Swimming team. One of his swimmers has set a world record. And, he has had a beer created in his honor.
Mourners demand justice for star Virginia basketball player killed in Myrtle Beach
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Jakolbi Taylor was a gifted basketball player, never scared of taking a big shot when it mattered most. In the final game he ever played — an AAU tournament in Myrtle Beach last weekend — the Patrick Henry High School star dropped 43 points. “He could put the team on […]
Arlington-Alexandria residents become Va. 'folklife apprentices'
A team from Arlington and Alexandria has been named one of six from across Virginia selected by the Virginia Folklife Program as folklife apprentices for the coming year. Hayrunisa Yenilmes and Amar Kilich (Alexandria) and Ajinur Setiwaldi and Subhinur Elemin (Arlington) were selected for their efforts studying and performing Uyghur traditional music.
Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot
Kellyanne Morgan got a surprise when she arrived at work earlier this week. A baby crawfish was making its way across the parking lot at the Hampden Sydney Exxon, where she works as manager. Morgan picked him up and brought him into the store, providing some water. Before long, Morgan and her staff decided to […] The post Hampden Sydney store’s surprising visitor becomes mascot appeared first on Farmville.
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