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Virginia Basketball: Updating UVA's All-Time Records vs. the New ACC
With the Atlantic Coast Conference expanding to add Cal, SMU, and Stanford this summer, we take a look at the history books to see the UVA men's basketball all-time series records against each of the members of the new ACC.
Sanders provides update on his work plan as City Manager
At the July 15 meeting of the Charlottesville City Council, City Manager Sam Sanders received applause from those assembled in Council chambers when he said he is nearing a milestone. “In 17 days it will be one year since I became city manager,” Sanders said. “And I’m still here.”...
Downtown Mall visits slump, businesses split on future
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - There’s concern from at least one Downtown Mall business group saying the numbers it is seeing put the future of the Downtown Mall at risk. However, not everyone agrees. “Since 2017, we have gone from 3.5 million visitors annually to 2.5 million visitors annually in...
Randolph-Macon to Break Ground on New Residential Village
Randolph-Macon College will break ground shortly on a village of apartment-style residence halls, planned to open at the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. The four-building complex will offer a total of 64 beds, with additional new parking spaces. The site, on the west side of the train tracks, is adjacent to the College’s business and advancement offices. It is located to the west of Center Street, north of Henry Clay Road, and south of Patrick Street.
Stuarts Draft Farm thankful for rainfall
STUARTS DRAFT, Va. (WHSV) - Augusta County produce farm says the recent rain has been a blessing. Cassidy Fitzgerald, Co-owner of Simply Rooted Farm said the farm has not had much moisture and the rain that came has helped. Co-owner Madison Davis said there was only a little bit of...
One critically injured, one trapped in Galax head-on collision
GALAX, Va. (WFXR) – The Galax Fire Department has reported a two-vehicle accident with multiple people injured on July 17. According to Galax FD, around 5:12 p.m. on Wednesday, crews from several departments arrived on Towers Road to find a head-on collision with one person trapped inside a vehicle and multiple injuries.
JM the site of a “Commonwealth Conversation” on schools and cellphones
The Virginia Department of Education will host eight “Commonwealth Conversations” with parents, educators and community members on cellphone-free education. This comes after Gov. Youngkin issued an executive order last week directing the Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing a “cellphone-free education” in Virginia. The executive order mandates Virginia public school divisions establish a cellphone-free education by Jan. 1 of next year.
Intense heat retreats, more rain on the way
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Grab the umbrella today. While stronger storms have moved out, more rain is on the way. The cold front is heading east from the Ohio Valley. Showers are expected this afternoon into this evening. Rumbles of thunder will also be possible. Temperatures will be much cooler this afternoon, and eventually humidity levels will lower by tonight. Friday looks great with seasonal temperatures and more comfortable humidity. Meanwhile, we’ll see humidity increasing this weekend with scattered showers and storms. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe day !
‘Virginia is in play’: Senate candidate Hung Cao
Hung Cao, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Virginia, had strong words about his opponent, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), while speaking at the Republican National Convention. “Tim Kaine is a weak man in a dangerous world,” Cao said at the convention Tuesday night, where he also shared his life story about being a Vietnam […]
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