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People stuck on Griffon ride at Busch Gardens
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — People riding the Griffon at Busch Gardens were stuck on the ride for over two hours, according to a Busch Gardens attendee. Cara Toward shared pictures and videos with News 3 of riders stuck on the Griffon. She told us they got stuck a little before 3 p.m. She said on Facebook that they had been stuck for at least an hour.
Meet the 6 Hampton Roads Olympic athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Games
The long-awaited 2024 Summer Olympics are set to kick off in Paris on Friday, July 26. These six outstanding Hampton Roads athletes will be competing on the global stage. Sophia Luwis (William & Mary) Sport: Rowing. Sophia Luwis’s journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics began in Williamsburg when she joined...
W&M receives its largest ever donation towards the Virginia Institute of Marine Science
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) – William & Mary (W&M) received their largest ever donation on Wednesday in the hopes of helping coastal communities defend against rising seas, intense storms and changing temperatures. W&M President Katherine Rowe announced on Wednesday the $100 million donation from Jane Batten, a W&M alumni and notable philanthropist. “Ms. Battens investment is […]
Williamsburg Opera: Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus
& Friday, August 16, on WHRO TV 15, 10 p.m. Opera in Williamsburg presents: Die Fledermaus (The Bat). A lively operetta, recorded at Crosswalk, Williamsburg, VA on 9/11/2023. English dialog, singing in the original German with English subtitles. Conductor: Jorge Parodi.
William & Mary wins Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for externship program
William & Mary’s Office of Career Development and Professional Engagement (OCDPE) won a Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for its externship program, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced on June 26. OCDPE partners with alumni across the country to provide externship experiences for students....
Spirit of Norfolk heading to Florida, flooding after massive rainfall, Something in the Water this fall | Top WAVY stories this week
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Take a look at some of the top stories on WAVY.com from the week of July 22. Click here for more local news. Suffolk veteran returns home after more than 24 years in prison Harris’ downward spiral started when he, as a young soldier, nearly drowned while in training. The PTSD that followed […]
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.
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.
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...
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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