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Boil water advisory for some Orange residents
ORANGE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Some residents in the town of Orange need to boil their water. The Orange Public Works Department issued a boil water advisory on Friday for East Side residents. Residents should use either boiled tap water or bottled water for drinking and cooking purposes until this...
‘Unsatisfactory’: Richmond public defenders say jail conditions causing headache
Richmond's public defenders are speaking out after they say conditions inside the Richmond City Justice Center are causing attorneys to wait hours in the lobby to visit with their clients.
Dog-breeding research company to be sentenced for inhumane treatment of Beagles and environmental violations
Following its guilty plea, Envigo will pay the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case. Envigo, an Indiana-based Beagle-breeding company for research purposes and one of the largest suppliers of laboratory animals in the United States, pled guilty to violating the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA) by neglecting thousands of dogs at its breeding facility in Cumberland, Virginia. The company will be paying a fine of more than $35 million, representing the largest-ever fine in an animal welfare case, according to a news release.1.
Preview exhibit explores experiences of enslaved people in Virginia
This story was reported and written by VPM News. Richmonders got a sneak peek Thursday of an exhibition space at Main Street Station that in the future will shine a light on a dark chapter of American history: the experience, struggle and legacy of slavery. LED screens showed visitors at...
Seeking information on stolen moped, theft from store
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a couple of people involved in a theft. On July 21, two people reportedly used a stolen moped and committed a theft at Maybelle’s Market in Dyke. The incident occurred around...
Habitat for Humanity will proceed with offer on behalf of Carlton Mobile Home Park residents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Residents of the Carlton Mobile Home Park, with help the City of Charlottesville and three local nonprofits, may be able to keep their homes. On Wednesday, July 25, 2024, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and its partners Piedmont Housing Alliance and the Legal Aid...
‘Petersburg born, Petersburg bred’: Local photographer wins national competition, comes home to showcase exhibit
Gary D. Jones, a Petersburg-native, is coming home to showcase a sentimental and reflective photography exhibit based on his hometown after winning the top prize at a national competition.
‘Road diets’ heading to a handful of Richmond streets
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Richmond now wants your input on traffic changes. The city recently posted a survey to get neighbors’ thoughts on upcoming street plans that could make a big difference, especially in the city’s south side. Richmond is looking at road reconfiguration projects, also known as ‘road...
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews in DC to protest Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Dave Matthews Band played their very first show together in March 1991 at Trax in Charlottesville to benefit the Middle East Children’s Alliance, and Matthews Wednesday was in DC protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. He said he’s ashamed his tax dollars went to Netanyahu being hosted by our government, and able to address Congress. He said Netanyahu is a barrier to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank being able to live happy, productive lives.
Rain has ended for now
LYNCHBURG, Va — We have a dry weekend ahead for the last Saturday and Sunday of July. Our recent pattern of heavy rain and thunderstorms has ended, but rain chances will return next week. Saturday afternoon is mostly sunny and dry. Highs reach the mid-80s. Sunday is hotter. Highs...
Five in Five: Liberty football can eliminate concerns if…
This is the second piece in a five-part series taking a look at Liberty football entering 2024 fall practices. Be sure to check back for the rest of this series throughout the week as we tackle a variety of Liberty football topics. Obviously, there are a lot of question marks...
University of Lynchburg’s Lucas Jones joins Norte Dame Baseball staff
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WFXR)– The University of Norte Dame’s John P. and Catherine Murphy Head Baseball Coach Shawn Stiffler announced Lynchburg College head coach Lucas Jones has a new assistant coach for the Fighting Irish Baseball program. During his tenure with the Hornets, Jones was impactful to the...
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