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Staunton District Traffic Alert for July 15 – 19, 2024
The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton transportation district during the coming weeks. *UPDATE* Mile marker 238 to 240, northbound and southbound – Overnight alternating lane closures for maintenance to Route 867 overpass bridge, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. nights through August 1.
Local musician and luthier previews unique art exhibit
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Thomas Rodriguez, a punk musician and most notable for being a guitar luthier, is premiering his exhibit at the Art Hive in Staunton on Friday. The exhibit features drawings from Rodriguez and his twins, Mia and Jett, over a 50-year span. Rodriguez, influenced by the arts from a young age, held the exhibit to instill artistic confidence in his twins and show off a skill he loves doing.
County Schools Proactive in Seeking Input on Cell Phone Policy In Wake of Governor’s Order
County Schools to also restrict student access to social media on RCPS issued laptops Earlier this week, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Executive Order 33, which directs school divisions to create policies concerning the use of mobile devices (phones, watches, tablets, earphones, etc.) during school hours, with the aim to create mobile device-free education in […]
Virginia public colleges, universities, asked to verify that investments aren’t politically motivated
Following student protests calling for divestment from Israel, a letter from the state secretaries of education and finance is asking colleges and universities to verify that their investments are guided only by financial concerns. The post Virginia public colleges, universities, asked to verify that investments aren’t politically motivated appeared first on Cardinal News.
Volvo operations in the New River Valley to receive federal funding for upgrades
DUBLIN, Va. – The Department of Energy announced that Mack and Volvo Trucks will be awarded over $208 million in federal funding through the Domestic Manufacturing Conversion and Grant Program. According to the department, the funding was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Virginia Senators Tim Kaine...
Unemployment claims in Virginia declined last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Virginia dropped last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, fell to 2,178 in the week ending June 28, down from 2,205 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
Virginia Dept. of Environmental Quality talks impacts of lower water tables
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Water Supply said one of the indicators used to monitor droughts are wells placed around the commonwealth, which measure water table levels. As of July 10, the well in McGaheysville which measures Rockingham County is sitting at...
Colorado cave divers find fun way to educate kids on cave safety
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Grand Caverns in Grottoes today was alive with laughter and smiles as two spelunkers from Colorado taught local kids about the importance of cave safety and cave rescues. Dave Jackson, creator of the CaveSim simulator on display today, and Jesse Rochette, colleague and fellow cave diver,...
Carter Lang returns home to play for UVA as preferred walk-on
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville native and former St. Anne’s-Belfield basketball star Carter Lang has returned home to play for Tony Bennett at UVA. The Vanderbilt transfer is in the middle of summer workouts right now with Virginia. Lang is trying to fit in and learn the system from the UVA coaches.
Outdoor pools closed due to weather
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville’s outdoor pools have closed for Friday. The Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation says this is due to the weather forecast, which currently calls for a chance for thunderstorms during the afternoon hours. Smith pool is still open. The department says that outdoor...
Rainy weather postpones Fridays After Five concert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Friday’s dreary weather has postponed a popular event on the Downtown Mall. Ting Pavilion announced Friday morning that this week’s Fridays After Five concert with 100 Proof Band and Waasi and Friends has been postponed. Rain is forecast to continue throughout the day...
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