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Customer reflects on best burger in town after Mel's Cafe announces closing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- One of Charlottesville's local favorites is closing permanently after decades of serving comfort food and memories, despite hopes that it would reopen. Mel’s Cafe closed in May after the passing of beloved owner Melvin Eugene Walker. “The owner, he used to make all the...
FPD: Fredericksburg man charged after police seized cocaine, marijuana, $17k, gun during drug investigation
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Fredericksburg police said a man was taken into custody after authorities seized several drugs including half a kilo of cocaine during an extensive investigation. According to the Fredericksburg Police Department (FPD), on July 10 multiple agencies including the FBI Fredericksburg Regional Narcotics Task Force arrested 28-year-old Tai’eric Lewis, of […]
Pink Room Closed Due to Zoning Issue
The Pink Room is a newish cocktail bar that has been getting a ton of press lately. In the same building as Metzgers owned and operated by Brittanny Anderson who happens to be the chef and owner of Pink Room, Metzgers, Brenner Pass, and Black Lodge. Unfortunately the building’s zoning was split in half with commercial on one side and residential on the other. As a result the Pink Room has to close while they figure out how to get this changed. Brittanny explains the situation in the Instagram post below.
Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside
The Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor will promote a region that generally encompasses the Blacksburg, Roanoke, Danville and Martinsville metropolitan areas. The post Coalition aims to boost economy, transportation in Southwest and Southside appeared first on Cardinal News.
McClellan presents $1.66M check to YWCA of Richmond to help domestic violence survivors
Earlier this week, U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4th District) presented a check for $1.66 million to the YWCA of Richmond. The money will help the organization’s “Transforming Lives After Surviving Domestic Violence Project” build at least 40 new homes and offer 24/7 services for survivors of domestic violence.
Hopewell Rec and Parks to host Community Appreciation Day
Hopewell Recreation and Parks invites residents to join them for a Community Appreciation Day in celebration of National Parks and Recreation month. Stop by Crystal Lake Park on Saturday, July 13 from 5-7 p.m. for games, giveaways, free hot dogs and popcorn and more (while supplies last). Stick around after...
In Richmond, A Struggle Over The Future Of A ‘Harlem Of The South’
RICHMOND, Va.—Civil rights activist Gary Flowers bowed his head near a scrappy patch of grass hard by Interstate 95 on the north side of Jackson Ward. “This is sacred land,” he said, gesturing toward what was once 911 N. James St. “My family had a deep rich history here.”
Portsmouth business sues Virginia ABC over drink to food ratio requirement
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — If you're drinking liquor at a restaurant in Virginia do you order enough food? In a recent lawsuit one Portsmouth restaurant argues that the guidelines that set the ratio for food-drink sales are too restrictive. Restaurants with mixed-beverage licenses can't have more than 55 percent of...
As North Carolina gears up for offshore wind energy, Virginia provides some pointers
A tour boat carrying engineers, regulators, and reporters cut through choppy water 15 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. The North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association and a group representing a network of economic development organizations chartered the boat to give the North Carolina crowd a close-up view of wind energy.
DC region under heat advisory Wednesday; showers and thunderstorms likely
WASHINGTON - The scorching hot and humid conditions continue on Wednesday across the Washington, D.C. region with temperatures in the upper-90s and heat index readings that could exceed 105 degrees. A heat advisory remains in effect from 11 a.m. this morning to 8 p.m. for the nation’s capital, portions of...
New poll shows Trump leading in 'battleground' Virginia
(The Center Square) — Another pre-shooting poll conducted before the New York Times/Siena College poll, whose results were released Monday, shows President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump flip-flopped, with Trump leading Biden by 3%. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Summer 2024 Commonwealth Poll, conducted between June 24 and July 3, revealed 39% of respondents indicating they would vote for Trump if they had to vote then and 36% saying they would vote for Biden. The Times/Siena College poll, conducted in the days just prior to...
VDH issues an Algal Mat Alert in the Shenandoah River
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced an Algal Mat Alert for the North Fork of the Shenandoah River. The alert extends for just over 11 and a half miles from Deer Rapids Bridge to Strasburg. Where recreational users of the Shenandoah need to be alert, aware, and avoid the...
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