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Community Project Funding awards $2M to Colonial Heights, Petersburg for infrastructure
Tomorrow morning Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan will present a check for nearly $2 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) checks to the cities of Colonial Heights and Petersburg. The project funding will pay for the Waterline Replacement Project to improve water quality and help prevent future water breaks that could risk...
MEN’S TRACK, RAMS TRIO, CLAIM NATIONAL ACADEMIC HONORS
RICHMOND, Va. – The VCU Men's Track & Field program was named an All-Academic Team by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) last week, while three Rams earned additional honors. The USTFCCCA bestows the honor on teams which post a 3.0 grade-point-average (on a 4.0 scale) or better. VCU student-athletes combined for a team GPA of 3.09 under Head Coach Jon Riley this year. Additionally, senior John Casper , as well as freshmen Isaiah-Taji Kargbo Owens and Emmanuel Oche were named USTFCCCA All-Academic Athletes for their efforts in the classroom. Casper, a psychology major, captured...
The science behind Simone Biles
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT)—Simone Biles has been astounding fans and competitors with her gymnastics for years, but scientists?. Steve Kornacki considers the science behind the things Biles is able to do that seemingly no other human can. This year’s Paris Olympics begin Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug....
Charlottesville conditionally approves $3M for affordable housing development
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The City of Charlottesville has conditionally approved an investment to the 6th Street affordable housing development. The $3 million dollars requested by the Charlottesville Redevelopment Housing Authority, or CRHA will contribute to Phase 1 of the project. The money will go towards providing 47 fully subsidized...
Petersburg Casino Project Maintains Momentum
It only took the Petersburg City Council two and a half minutes to unanimously approve a move asking the Petersburg Circuit Court to sanction a referendum to bring casino gaming to the city. The decisive 7-0 vote occurred Monday morning, marking another vital milestone in the high-profile casino project’s path to fruition.
All the Action from Week 6 of The Tonsler League
Charlottesville, VA: (CVILLE RIGHT NOW):Time is running out for teams looking to have a shot at the title of the 2024 Tonsler League season. Week 6 has come and gone, and only two weeks remain before the playoffs. Here is what you need to know about all the action on Thursday and Sunday.
Application period open for latest Power of Change grants
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Nonprofits operating in the area served by the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative are invited to apply for grants. REC is accepting applications for the latest round of funding from its Power of Change program. Twice a year, this program supports organizations in need of funding for...
20-foot-inflatable IUD goes up at Virginia Beach Oceanfront
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Freeda, the traveling 20-foot-tall inflatable intrauterine device, soaked up the sun on Tuesday at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. The famous IUD from Americans for Contraception was up at 24th Street Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Americans for Contraception is using her as...
Pinpoint Weather: Strong afternoon storms are possible
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — While the heat and humidity will linger in Southwest and Central Virginia on Wednesday, an upcoming cold front will bring the chance for rain and cooler conditions. Wednesday will start mostly dry with morning temperatures in the 60s and 70s. While it won’t be as hot during the afternoon, temperatures will […]
American Muslims for Palestine ordered to comply with Virginia AG records request
(The Center Square) — A Virginia court has ordered American Muslims for Palestine to comply with records requests from Attorney General Jason Miyares' office attempting to investigate whether the group has ties to terrorists. The Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine, is affiliated with AJP Action, a group that lobbies for Palestinian rights on Capitol Hill. It’s also the parent organization for National Students for Justice in Palestine, which has chapters at all four of the Virginia...
Virginia Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 Night results for July 15, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 15, 2024, results for each game:. Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here. Pick 3. Night: 1-6-4, FB: 6. Day: 5-9-5, FB: 6. Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Momentum grows for cell phone bans in schools
Cell phone bans for schools are surging across the country as educators and state lawmakers look to tackle learning loss and reduce distractions, but within the movement there are significant divisions. New York City, Los Angeles and the state of Virginia have all moved to forbid student phones from classrooms in recent weeks, despite…
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