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The most recent tornado in our area
FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - It’s been two years now since a tornado touched down in Augusta County, traveling from Fishersville to Waynesboro. Although it was only on the ground for eleven minutes, it was rated an EF-1 with winds of 90 MPH, and it caused destruction for several miles.
Police respond to second bomb threat at Charlottesville Planet Fitness
For the second time in just over two weeks, a bomb threat was made at Planet Fitness in Charlottesville. Albemarle County Police and Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the alleged threat at 150 Wegmans Way. Individuals in Planet Fitness were safely evacuated. K-9s from the Albemarle County Police Department...
Augusta County road rage case certified to grand jury
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – The case of the Stuarts Draft man charged with several felonies following a road rage incident last year is moving on in the courts. Online records show that eight counts against Ma’Aquil Ni’mill Littlejohn were certified to the grand jury during a hearing yesterday Augusta County General District Court.
April 27 is the annual Riverfest in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - April 27 is Riverfest at Constitution Park in Waynesboro. Riverfest was founded in 1997 with the goal of educating the community on the value of the South River and why it is important to Waynesboro. Urbie Nash, a Riverfest board member said at point, South River was just used as a place to dump waste into.
VDOT looks to improve I-64 congestion at exit 120 in Albemarle County
The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal to modify the Interstate 64 interchange at 5th Street (exit 120) in Albemarle County. A study is now under way to identify project recommendations for the existing tight diamond interchange south of Charlottesville. The study’s goals are to...
100 mile yard sale set for May 2-5
It’s most everybody’s favorite time of year---time for the spring version of the 100 mile yard sale along U.S. 29, generally running from Amherst to Danville. Yard sales do not encompass the entire route as some stretches of 29 are wooded with no residential areas. All the towns usually participate in some way. It’s not uncommon to see yard sales set up at vacant buildings and businesses’ parking lots throughout the towns.
ACPD collects over 500 pounds at National Drug Take Back Day
ALBEMARLE COUNTY. Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and ACPD partnered with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and the DEA for an anonymous drug drop. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ACPD was outside of Martha Jefferson Hospital, their station on 5th Street,...
One Crozet man is sharing his experience as a living kidney donor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- One Crozet man who has been working with a doctor at UVA Health is sharing his experience of living as an organ donor, shedding light on what it's like knowing part of him may be used to help someone else. According to organdonor.gov, you can...
Early voting begins next week across the region
Starting late next week, residents across this region will be able to cast their ballot in three upcoming primary races. Early voting begins on Friday, May 3 for primaries in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Primary Day itself is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18. But early voting can be confusing. […] The post Early voting begins next week across the region appeared first on Farmville.
Celebrate spring with wildflower symposium at Wintergreen May 17-19
Learn more about the wildflowers of the Blue Ridge at an upcoming symposium May 17-19 at the Nature Foundation at Wintergreen. Wintergreen’s Spring Wildflower Symposium offers guests and symposium attendees a close-up look at the best and most diverse coverage of wildflowers and mountain ecosystems. The symposium will feature...
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