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‘Dukes of Hazzard’ TV star, singer to celebrate show’s anniversary in Virginia this month
TV actor and singer-songwriter Tom Wopat, better known to his fans as Luke Duke, is currently on tour with stops planned in Virginia and five other states this year. This year marks the 45th anniversary of the famed “The Dukes of Hazzard” TV series. Wopat will make a...
DiSibio selected to VaSID All-State First Team
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) announced the All-State College Division men's basketball teams for the 2023-24 season, and recent Washington and Lee graduate Robert DiSibio '24 earned a first team selection. Also a 2024 All-ODAC First Team honoree, DiSibio closed out his collegiate career...
First Alert: Stifling heat and humidity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. First Alert weather today. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the entire 29News viewing area. Real feel temperatures will be between 103-109. As heat and humidity builds, a stray shower or storm will be possible later this afternoon and evening. Our chances for wide spread showers and storms increase Wednesday into Thursday, as a slow moving cold front advances across the region. Behind the front, temperatures will cool and humidity will lower. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
Charlottesville City Council to get updates on climate action, authorize $6.75M in spending on affordable housing projects
The current era of Charlottesville City Council features long work sessions held usually on Monday afternoons before regular meetings. These are usually long presentations and conversations with a focus on big topics like homelessness, sidewalk construction, and the future of transit. These are held in City Council Chambers beginning at 4 p.m. (meeting overview)
Top five unexpected notable player performances in Tony Bennett era
The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball program is celebrated for the stars that have come through and racked up accolades. Rightfully so, we remember the Tony Bennett era thus far for the accomplishments of the likes of Malcolm Brogdon, Kyle Guy, Joe Harris, etc. At the same time, there have...
DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.7 billion in grants to help convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities. The facilities are across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – and will retool or retrofit 11 existing motor vehicle manufacturing facilities and will […] The post DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles appeared first on Transportation Today.
Countdown to Camp: UVa has questions to answer at RB
Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in an our annual series of position breakdowns as we look at the depth, players in the mix to start, and potential breakout candidates heading into UVa’s 2024 season. You can read the previous breakdowns by clicking the links below:. 2023...
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