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Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival won’t return to Nelson County farm

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Valley of the Seven Stars Music Festival will not return to Oak Ridge Farm after two years at the Nelson County property. Host artist GRiZ said the farm’s ties to slavery played a role in his decision. GRiZ announced the change in a...

Nelson County, VA · 11h
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College basketball rankings: Experienced Virginia makes big jump in Top 25 And 1 after easy win vs. Arkansas

Virginia returned four of the top six scorers from last season's team that won 30 games, including its best player, Thijs De Ridder. If you forgot that, you were likely reminded of it Sunday, when the Cavaliers trotted out a starting lineup featuring those four players and then used them to embarrass Arkansas at Capital One Arena in Washington.

Charlottesville, VA · 18h
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Virginia Takes Down Glenville State With 41-3 Victory

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Virginia wrestling team (2-0) closed out competition at the Throwdown on the Yorktown event Sunday (Nov. 8) with a commanding 41-3 victory over Glenville State (0-1). HOW IT HAPPENED. Virginia got off to a quick start with a decision at 125 by Rocco Hayes before...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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This Virginia Country Buffet Still Serves Home-Style Cooking And Homemade Pies That Taste Like Sunday At Grandma’s

Homemade pies waiting at the end of a country buffet? That alone could make lunch plans considerably more interesting, especially when the rest of the meal focuses on familiar home-style cooking. The Virginia restaurant offers a casual dining experience built around hearty comfort foods and the freedom to choose your...

Staunton, VA · 13h
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Groundbreaking held for 501 Cherry Ave. development in Fifeville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Community members and project developers celebrated the groundbreaking of the 501 Cherry Ave. development in Fifeville on Saturday. The Fifeville Neighborhood Association, Piedmont Housing Alliance, and the Music Resource Center took part in the event. The development is designed to invest in the community and create new opportunities for residents.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

The News Leader

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Woodstock man sentenced for violent I-81 attack

A Woodstock man who beat an Augusta County woman earlier this year and threatened to crash her vehicle on Interstate 81 with her two children inside has been sentenced to seven years behind bars. But more prison time could be is looming for Gary E. Largent, 44. Court records show that on Jan. 19, Largent, who was intoxicated, attacked the woman at her home and attempted to knee her in the face and hit her with a closed fist. She also said he wouldn’t allow her to leave her bedroom. The woman eventually got Largent into her vehicle, along with her two teenage children, and took him back to Woodstock. During the drive on I-81, Largent grabbed the steering wheel and "tried to wreck me" by steering the vehicle toward the median at 70 mph, the woman said in a criminal complaint. Largent also threatened to kill her and her children, she said. Augusta County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Kyle Powers, who prosecuted the case, said that the woman was punched repeatedly by Largent during the drive, resulting in bruising “up and down her right side” In Woodstock, the woman said that Largent "pinned me and was trying to prevent me

Woodstock, VA · 1d

UV Cavalier Daily

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Bubble burst: huge loss to SMU spells disaster for Virginia’s NCAA Tournament odds

Despite a remarkable penalty shootout victory Wednesday over Notre Dame, Virginia still found itself firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble entering the weekend with a trip to Dallas, Texas, looming to face No. 2-ranked and ACC Tournament No. 1 seed Southern Methodist. But a 6-0 quarterfinal defeat to the Mustangs (13-0-3, 6-0-2 ACC) puts the bubble standing of the Cavaliers (7-7-4, 3-4-2 ACC) even further in jeopardy.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

crozetgazette.com

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County Reveals Preferred Route for Three Notched Trail

A crowd surpassing 200 people packed the cafeteria at Henley Middle School in Crozet October 26 to see Albemarle County’s recommendation for exactly where the Three Notched Trail from Charlottesville to the east portal of Claudius Crozet’s tunnel in Afton should run. The county is developing plans for the trail through a $2 million federal grant. The idea for the trail first arose in 2015. At a previous meeting in December, planners asked the public for reactions to three possible route alternatives. County officials met with about two dozen affected landowners to review the maps before the general public was invited in.

Albemarle County, VA · 2d

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Charlottesville residents push for zoning updates to protect Black neighborhoods

Almost three years after Charlottesville adopted its current zoning code, some community members are campaigning for amendments to protect the city’s historic core Black neighborhoods from being displaced by new development. The new code introduced higher density citywide and expanded “by-right” development to increase housing, as directed by the...

Charlottesville, VA · 23h

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Three escape safely after garage fire in Albemarle County

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Three adults made it out safely after a fire broke out in a detached garage Sunday afternoon in Albemarle County. Albemarle County Fire Rescue says crews were called to the 900 block of Wolf Trap Road around 1:03 p.m. When the first unit arrived about 12 minutes later, firefighters found smoke coming from the garage at a single-story home.

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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First Baptist Church on Main Street celebrates 163 years

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - First Baptist Church on Main Street is celebrating 163 years. The church was the city’s first Black church, and for many people, it is home. First Baptist Church was started by formerly enslaved people during the Civil War. Patricia Edwards said that history is why the day matters.

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

cvillerightnow.com

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Site work begins at Tenaska-funded Rt. 53/Ruritan Lake Rd. roundabout

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Tenaska announced Monday it has chosen Charlottesville-based Timmons Group for the design and management of a roundabout the company is financing at Thomas Jefferson Pkwy. and Ruritan Lake Rd. The roundabout will primarily accommodate construction vehicles during the construction of the new Expedition Generating natural gas-fueled power plant off Branch Rd., according to a new company newsletter.

Charlottesville, VA · 15h

rocktownnow.com

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Virginia women in rural medicine heal humans and animals

STAUNTON, VA (Virginia Farm Bureau) — Augusta County clinical psychologist Dr. Caitlyn Owens’ passion for “listening to, walking alongside and empowering communities” is inspiring a critical movement in agriculture. When Owens’ husband was an agriculture loan officer, he asked: “What do you do when someone talks...

Augusta County, VA · 2d

The News Leader

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See our Veterans Day parade photos from downtown Staunton Nov. 7

The annual Veterans Day parade was held in downtown Staunton Saturday, Nov. 7. People lined Beverley Street to watch the parade, honoring community members who have served. Veterans Day is observed Nov. 11, honoring when fighting ceased in World War I in 1918. An armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. The war officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. More: Late touchdown pass lifts Stuarts Draft to victory | Football scores More: Waynesboro community earns Dawbarn Award for Westwood Hills response Patrick Hite is a reporter at The News Leader. Story ideas and tips are always welcome. Connect with Patrick (he/him/his) at phite@newsleader.com , on Instagram @hitepatrick and on TikTok @patrickfhite . Subscribe to us at newsleader.com . This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: See our Veterans Day parade photos from downtown Staunton Nov. 7

Staunton, VA · 2d

cvillerightnow.com

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UVA Health sleep care specialist said most people will begin adjusting to the new daylight time soon

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – It’s been about a week since the change from Daylight Saving Time into Standard Time and a UVA Health pulmonary and sleep care specialist told reporters last week most people should be feeling better adjusted at some point this week, if not already over the weekend.

Charlottesville, VA · 22h

California Golden Bears On SI

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Cal Is a Big Underdog Against a Team That's Lost Three in a Row

Cal is coming off a bye to face Virginia on the road on Saturday

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

The News Leader

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Valley Community Services Board marks 55 years with public celebration

Valley Community Services Board is marking 55 years of serving the Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and Highland County communities, and the public is invited to join the celebration. The anniversary event will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at VCSB’s main office, 85 Sangers Lane in Staunton. The celebration begins at 11:30 a.m. with the burial of a time capsule that is planned to be opened during VCSB’s 75th anniversary. Employee service awards will follow. VCSB was formed June 15, 1971, by Augusta and Highland counties and the cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. It became the 19th of what are now 40 community services boards in Virginia. Community services boards serve as an entry point for publicly funded mental health, developmental and substance use disorder services. VCSB says it currently serves about 6,000 people annually with a staff of 250. The organization has evolved during its 55-year history in response to changing legislation and regulations, advances in treatment, electronic health records, payment models and the needs of the people it serves. What to know What: Valley Community Services Board 55th anniversary celebration When: Friday, Nov. 13; time capsule burial begins at 11:30 a.m. Where: 85 Sangers Lane, Staunton Who: The public

Staunton, VA · 1d

WHSV

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Staunton praise house service brings African American history to life

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Songs of praise, freedom and jubilation filled Greater Allen AME Church as Mary Baldwin University students brought African American history to life through a praise house service. The service, a 30-year tradition, gives the public a chance to experience a part of African American religious history....

Staunton, VA · 1d

Country Herald

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Central Virginia Freeze Warning: 7 Counties Face 28° Lows Sunday Nov. 8

Charlottesville, Culpeper and Orange face freezing temperatures from midnight through 9 a.m. Sunday.

Orange County, VA · 2d

erienewsnow.com

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No. 9 Virginia takes on Bucknell, looks for 4th straight home win

Bucknell Bison (0-2) at Virginia Cavaliers (3-0) BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Virginia will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Cavaliers face Bucknell. Virginia finished 16-1 at home last season while going 30-6 overall. The Cavaliers averaged 80.4 points per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 36.2% from deep last season.

Charlottesville, VA · 23h