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Hopewell Youth Baseball All-Star Recap: Plenty of Positives, Along with Heartbreaking Moments
One of the best things about playing sports is the life lessons that it can and ultimately will provide. While every player wants to do well and win, as we all know, that doesn’t happen all the time. Winning is something that should be appreciated and not taken for...
Thousands of Virginians compete in 35th annual Commonwealth Games
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - This weekend, 5,000 athletes and over 15,000 spectators from across Virginia were at Liberty University for the largest multi-sport festival in the state. “We are basically Virginia’s Olympics. There’s just about something for everybody,” said Charity Waldron, the Director of Operations and Media Relations for Virginia...
CDC: Deli meat could be cause for Listeria outbreak that infected 28 people, including two Virginians
Deli meat is being investigated as a possible cause for a Listeria outbreak in the U.S. that infected 28 people, including two Virginians, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Demonstrators pressure police for more on Nassau Street death
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Dozens of people demonstrated in front of the Charlottesville Police Department Sunday afternoon, hoping for more information on the death of Edward Anderson on July 6. “Continue to fight for my baby. I miss him so much, and I just don’t know what to do right...
Body recovered in Falling Creek Ironworks Park
CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Chesterfield Emergency crews recovered a body near Marina Drive on Sunday, July 21. Chesterfield County Police were attempting to locate 45-year-old Julio Sales Perez, who had been reported missing that same day. Officers learned he was last seen swimming around Falling Creek IronWorks Park. Chesterfield Fire,...
Shore Major Boys suffer first loss of All-Star Tournament
The Shore Little League Major boys suffered their first defeat of the Virginia State Tournament in Louisa on Saturday, falling to Spotsylvania County 3-1. Wyatt Johnson got the nod on the mound for Shore, pitching a gutsy 2 innings before being relieved by Aiden Lewis. Johnson, Lewis and Chase Brady combined to scatter only 3 hits and 1 walk in yet another outstanding pitching performance by the Shore pitching staff.
Peace in Da Paint offers a sunny outlook on the power of community
Overcast skies and intermittent drizzle could not overshadow the 12th annual Peace in Da Paint basketball event hosted by co-founders Kentrale Armani Washington and Kisha Turner of Fredericksburg. Peace in Da Paint is an annual event organized to teach local youth about gun violence through basketball and community togetherness. The...
Youngkin appoints Harrisonburg man to Virginia Board of Forestry
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced his weekly appointments to key administration and boards. One of his appointments is Michael Harold of Harrisonburg, who was appointed to the Virginia Board of Forestry. Harold is the Director of Procurement at Speyside Bourbon Cooperage. Also, Bo Wilson of...
Toano Trades Center Site of Lunch and Learn
Virginia Peninsula Community College and the Greater Williamsburg Movement held an information session Saturday, July 20, at the College’s Trades Center in Toano. Above, Charlie Williams (right), the initiative manager for the Greater Williamsburg Movement’s Project InSPire, talks with a potential student and his father at the event. Williams’ group provided a box lunch.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Shirlington Circle bridge closes again for a week of construction
For the second time this month, the Shirlington Circle south rotary bridge over I-395 has closed for construction. The bridge — which connects southbound lanes from I-395 and Shirlington Road to North Quaker Lane at Exit 6 — is set to remain closed until just before midnight this coming Sunday, July 28.
Tiny Porch Concert Series continues tonight, last day to order your t-shirt
Next up for the 2024 Tiny Porch concert are performances at 3 spots TONIGHT and food by 1115 Mobile Kitchen and King of Pops. Also – TODAY is the last day to order a 2024 Tiny Porch t-shirt. The July 21st schedule:. 612 W 26th. 5:00-5:50pm:. Michael Hawkins. ————...
Elected officials push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of the state's congressional delegation want a new pilot program allowing people to file their federal taxes for free to come to Virginia. And officials in Richmond want it, too. Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is among the signatories of a letter that asks Governor Glenn Youngkin to support a new...
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