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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.
Inaugural Virginia Cocktail Games Are Underway!
Embracing local producers means imbibing tasty treats from distilleries around the commonwealth! In that spirit, the Virginia Cocktail Games highlights bartenders from around the state, crafting cocktails that use Virginia spirits and pay tribute to the Summer Olympics. The Virginia Spirits Board has chosen 25 semifinalists, five from each region of the state, to advance to the next level, where voters choose Virginia’s 2024 Cocktail of the Year.
Fallout from pro-Palestine protest on at UVA continues
Graduation was months ago. But a handful of University of Virginia students who were arrested during in the pro-Palestine protest that police pushed off campus are still in limbo, their degrees withheld. Why? They were arrested during the protest, and now face a hearing from the University Judiciary Committee. It’s...
Tacky Light Tours in Richmond, VA This Holiday Lights Season
As the holiday season approaches, Richmond, VA, transforms into a beautiful spectacle of Christmas lights and cheer to get into the holiday spirit. This annual Richmond, Virginia tradition invites residents and visitors alike to explore some of the most exuberantly decorated homes in the Richmond, Virginia area, showcasing a creative blend of holiday lights, inflatables, and whimsical decor. Known for its fun, festive, and sometimes over-the-top displays, the houses in Central Virginia below offer a unique way to experience the Christmas spirit, making it a favorite activity for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys the magic of the season.
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