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Coach speaks out on loss of former Averett University basketball player
DANVILLE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Averett University community is mourning the loss of Jamael Carter, Jr., a cherished former student-athlete who passed away in a recent car crash. Jamael, a recent graduate and standout basketball player, was involved in the fatal crash that has left many grieving. For Coach Corey...
'Collaboration of Love' gears up for annual back-to-school bash in Danville
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Churches in Danville are getting together Saturday to give out over 600 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Organizers for this event tell us that they have been working all week to prepare for the big event. The Collaboration of Love is running this annual...
Danville schools introduce 'Yondr pouch' to enforce phone-free policy
DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Danville Public Schools unveiled the Yondr pouch, a device that magnetically locks cell phones, last week at a school board meeting. The Yondr pouch is a new enhancement for Danville Public School's cell phone-free learning initiative, Unplug2Learn, that started last year. School officials tell me...
Two men charged for allegedly robbing woman at gunpoint at Pizza Hut
DANVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – Danville Police say they have made two arrests in connection to an armed robbery that occurred at Pizza Hut on July 17. 19-year-old Jayvian Amari Davis has been arrested and charged with carjacking, armed robbery, and two counts of use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. 21-year-old Phayzaun […]
Piedmont Broadcasting Hosts Chamber Business After Hours
Piedmont Broadcasting hosted the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event on Thursday night. Over 120 business leaders from the area were in attendance for the event. Delicious food was provided by Your Black Tie Events & Travel. Piedmont Broadcasting discussed with attendees how the radio stations...
Caesar's Virginia to host hiring event in Browns Summit
BROWNS SUMMIT, N.C. — Caesar's Virginia is bringing recruitment efforts to Guilford County. It is on track to open this year in Danville, Virginia, about an hour north of Greensboro. The company will hire at least 900 people for the site. In the meantime, the Danville casino's temporary site...
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Pinpoint Weather: Pleasant weekend ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Slightly less humid air will move into the region this weekend. Rain chances are small, but a very isolated shower or storm is possible in the mountains. Any rain will be light with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Many areas will receive...
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
When is Virginia’s sales tax holiday?
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Virginia’s three-day sales tax holiday kicks off on the first Friday in August – meaning you have just one week to take stock of what you and your family might need as the upcoming school year and fall season approaches. The weekend starts Friday, Aug. 2, at 12:01 a.m. and […]
U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access
Virginia was the first in the nation to submit a proposal and plans for a share of $42.5 million. The post U.S. Commerce Department approves Virginia’s bid for almost $1.5 billion for broadband access appeared first on Cardinal News.
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