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We the People: The Legacy of the Rosenwald Schools in Central Virginia
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (813+ words) The legacy of the St. John School lives on in the names, stories and faces of those who attended the school in Gordonsville in the early 1900s. "It's part of our legacy that we share as a community. It all began…...
Charlottesville considers honorary street name for late Mel’s Cafe owner
5+ hour, 32+ min ago (393+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville City Council is set to discuss giving a road an honorary name after the late Mel Walker, whose impact went far beyond the walls of his cafe. Giving the portion of West Main Street between 8th Street…...
Perriello leads 5th District fundraising race against incumbent McGuire
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (182+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Democrat candidate for the 5th District Tom Perriello is leading the race in fundraising, with his campaign reporting it is out-raising incumbent Republican John McGuire by three-to-one. Perriello's campaign said it has raised more than $700,000 in just over…...
Charlottesville schools return with help of police, firefighters after winter storm
10+ hour, 38+ min ago (357+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville City Schools returned Monday morning, February 2, with a two-hour delay that will continue Tuesday, and police help across town as icy roads and sidewalks created lasting hazardous conditions. The school division coordinated with Charlottesville police and…...
Ruckersville Urgent Care celebrates opening with ribbon-cutting ceremony
10+ hour, 43+ min ago (296+ words) RUCKERSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Ruckersville Urgent Care held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday afternoon to mark its opening in Greene County. "This job is really fulfilling in a different way because you give back to your community, you help patients every…...
Consumer Reports: What to buy in February
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (375+ words) CONSUMER REPORTS - February may be a short month, but it can be a surprisingly good one for winter bargain shoppers. From Presidents" Day sales to post-holiday price drops, Consumer Reports says there are several smart buys worth your attention right…...
Charlottesville ‘Restaurant Week’ extended to help support eateries
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (254+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With freezing temperatures and icy roads, fewer people felt inclined to leave the warmth of their homes this week. That means it was an unusually barren Restaurant Week for Charlottesville eateries, which typically see a bump in…...
Charlottesville music therapist recognized as Allen & Allen Hometown Hero
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (124+ words) Charlottesville music therapist recognized as Allen & Allen Hometown Hero'WVIR CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville woman has been recognized as an Allen & Allen Hometown Hero. The law firm honored 12 people from Virginia. Music therapist Renee "Blue" O'Connell from Charlottesville is among…...
Albemarle County Advance Auto Parts’ roof collapses
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (57+ words) Albemarle County Advance Auto Parts" roof collapses'WVIR ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Recent snow and ice accumulation has left one Albemarle County business with major damage. The roof of Advance Auto Parts on Pantops collapsed under the weight of the ice…...
Virginia Democrats look to join New York, California with 10-round magazine limit
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (716+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A proposed law in Virginia's General Assembly would ban assault weapons and limit magazine capacity to 10 rounds, sparking praise from gun reform advocates and concern from gun sellers in the Commonwealth. The legislation, SB749, is still making its…...