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Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for July 12, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 12, 2024, results for each game:. Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 3-7-3, FB: 2. Day: 5-1-7, FB: 9. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings...
Chicken Joint Owned By Shaq Opening In Bridgewater
Big Chicken, which was founded by NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal, a Newark native, is opening in Bridgewater on Thursday, July 18 at the Village at Bridgewater Commons. To celebrate the grand opening, the first 34 fans in line will get free Big Chicken food and drinks for a year, up to $10 a week. Shaq famously wore #34 while dominating the NBA during his time with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
Weekend Kicks Off with Earthquake Near North Carolina / Virginia Border
The weekend kicked off with an earthquake near the Virginia border in northern North Carolina early Saturday morning. According to USGS, at 5:44 am on Saturday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake struck from a depth of 5.9 km near Sparta, North Carolina. The epicenter was located in the northwest corner of the state, just west of I-77 and north and west of Winston-Salem.
Fifty-year-old foot bridge comes down
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The pedestrian bridge over Emmet Street, also known as Ridley Bridge, was taken down over the weekend. The bridge was built in the 1970′s. It connected Newcomb Hall Road South with Ridley Hall on UVA grounds. It was taken down due to the cost of...
RISE organization holds second education forum on racism in school systems
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - The RISE organization in Waynesboro held a second forum about racism in local school systems for the community on Friday. Sharon Fitz, CEO of RISE, and Chanda McGuffin, the organization’s CFO, led the discussion among community members. “Hopefully, what we will take from this is...
Add these NoVa art galleries to your next cultural outing
Virginia’s art scene is vibrant, and Northern Virginia is brimming with talent. Immerse yourself in fine art at these three galleries. Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria is one of the country’s largest collections of artists working under one roof. Visit this institution that has been fostering connections between artists and the public for more than 50 years. TorpedoFactory.org.
Alexander, Harshbarger shocked by shooting at Trump rally
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tri-Cities Republican lawmakers expressed shock and grief after an apparent assassination attempt at a rally by former president and current candidate Donald Trump on Saturday. The suspected gunman and at least one attendee are dead and two more were critically injured, according to officials. Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger told News Channel […]
Charlottesville: Interim Parks & Rec director takes over position permanently
The interim director of Charlottesville’s Parks and Recreation Department stepped into the role permanently on July 1. Riaan Anthony had served as the interim director for nine months. Anthony has worked in the Parks and Recreation Department with the city for nine years. “I am both humbled and excited...
Charlottesville hosts statewide women’s rights conference
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Women leaders from across Virginia came to Charlottesville on Saturday, July 13 for the National Organization for Women’s state conference. The biennial conference of the National Organization for Women, or NOW, brought people together to consider ongoing issues and talk about new women’s rights initiatives.
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