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Central Virginia Sunday thunderstorm aftermath
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - “It takes a village,” Charlottesville Councilman Lloyd Snook says. After Sunday’s big storm, there was damage to clean up on Memorial Day. Neighbors helped the Snook household with debris and cutting branches. “There was a loud thud as this big 18-inch around branch...
Minor damage around the Valley following overnight storm
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Shenandoah Valley saw some minor storm damage following heavy winds and rain on May 26. There were some trees knocked down and a significant number of power outages across the region according to Dominion Energy. “Last night we had several street lights out, a lot...
Valley veterans remember fallen brothers in arms on Memorial Day
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Monday was Memorial Day, and around the Valley, there were several ceremonies held to honor the nation’s fallen soldiers. One such ceremony was held at Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro. Every Memorial Day veterans from American Legion Post 340 come together to honor their brothers in...
‘Bob Good is in serious trouble’ said Larry Sabato following Trump’s endorsement of Good’s challenger
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -The 5th District Primary fight between Republicans Bob Good and John Mcguire has focused, in no small part, on former President Donald Trump. The squabble has been about who best serves Trump’s interests. On Tuesday, May 28, Trump weighed in by picking a favorite. “Bob Good...
Miyares helps outpatient addiction treatment program open
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares came to ARS Treatment Center to recognize their efforts in fighting the opioid crisis. "When people come here oftentimes dealing with addiction, in many ways they've seen the face of hell," Miyares said. The Charlottesville Police Department responded to 101...
Landfill fee increases, and joint social services: THE AGENDA
Waynesboro City Council considers increase to Augusta landfill fees WAYNESBORO – Waynesboro City Council is considering increasing landfill fees. According to the agenda packet, Waynesboro, Staunton, and Augusta County have jointly operated the Augusta Regional Landfill, also known as the Jolivue Landfill, since 1999. The last time fees were increased was 2007. ...
Crisis center in the Valley has support; momentum stalled until location, funding secured
The options for treating the mental health of teens and adults in the Shenandoah Valley isn’t meeting the needs of residents, much like other rural areas in the state and nationwide, and a lack of funding is one of the biggest challenges facing those looking to improve care. Currently,...
$1.1B budgeted for Virginia early childhood education
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - $1.1 billion. That’s how much money Virginia included in the compromise budget for the next biennium early toward early childhood education. “This is the first time that we’ve seen funding levels as high as they are,” Senior Director of Early Education for United Way of Greater Charlottesville Meredith Locasio said. “The bipartisan sponsorship from the governor and the general assembly is a huge historic win for early education.”
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