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Conversations: Lionell Spruill Sr. – “Still Helping People”
In May 2000, then Virginia State Delegate Lionell Spruill received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws citation from the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors. Today, the very same Spruil sits on that Board of Visitors, being recently appointed by Governor Glenn Youngkin. It is one of two new...
Lawmakers seek to limit China's influence
(The Center Square) — Virginia lawmakers Rep. Rob Wittman and Sen. Tim Kaine introduced legislation this week to fortify the U.S. against China's growing influence. Wittman’s legislation, which he co-sponsored with Republican and Democratic representatives from Florida and Massachusetts, seeks to safeguard America’s ports from interference by the Chinese Communist Party for both economic and security reasons. Kaine’s bill – also bipartisan and co-sponsored by Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind. –...
Richmond: Virginia DMV celebrates 100th anniversary with classic car show
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles marks its 100th anniversary in 2024 and will celebrate with the Colonial Rod Club and Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia at “Through the Decades: DMV Classic Car Show.”. The car show tomorrow will showcase the evolution of automotive history, from vintage classics to modern marvels....
Medical director uses new technology to save horse’s skin after massive barn fire
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - A horse is a horse, of course, but one horse in Powhatan is also a survivor. The horse’s name is Shaq. He was rescued from a Powhatan barn fire earlier this year, but his injuries were severe, and many wondered whether the horse would even survive.
New Old Trail Store to Offer Groceries, Plants, Gifts and More
Sometime next month, Sarae Janes and Rick Lewis will open Wendell House on the ground level of the newly constructed mixed-use building at Old Trail Village Center. The couple, who moved to Greenwood from Nashville two years ago, were seeking a smaller, more cohesive community. That was the first big change for Janes and Lewis, who were working remotely, Janes as a nonprofit communications director and Lewis as a literary agent. The second change was to start a new business focusing on the products of local growers and artisans.
Scott’s Ivy Exxon Expansion Cleared to Launch
Scott’s Ivy Exxon has been the site of a gas station in one form or another for over 50 years, and owner Scott Ramm’s dream of expanding the service and repair side of his business has taken more than a dozen of those years to come to fruition. Ramm moved his service station from Barracks Road in Charlottesville to the Ivy Depot stretch of Ivy Road (Rt. 250) in 2012 and began planning the expansion, embarking on the long process of acquiring county and state approvals in 2017. Now, finally, it looks like the path is clear to begin construction.
Demolition of South First project continues
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The work to demolish some old structures on South First Street is continuing, and it should be completed by the end of this month. The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority says phase two of its redevelopment project has now seen most of the old community center torn down.