Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed selected for Governor-elect Spanberger transition committee
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — City of Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed has been selected to serve on Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger’s “United for Virginia’s Future” transition committee. According to a release, the committee will help lay the groundwork of Governor-elect Spanberger’s administration. “These...
ACPS announces death of Albemarle High School student
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – An Albemarle High School student died in a recent car accident, the county school division announced in an email to parents Sunday. “It is with a heavy heart that I am writing to you today. Over the weekend, we learned that one of our Albemarle High School students tragically...
On the agenda: Richmond zoning refresh, Albemarle road extension
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in the cities of Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville, and Albemarle, Chesterfield and Hanover counties. The committee is expected to consider a proposal that would begin the process to start imposing fines for razing, demolishing or moving a building located in an...
Madison BOS – PC Appointments Public Notice
Public Notice The Madison County Board of Supervisors seeks citizens interested in serving on the Planning Commission. Interested individuals are asked to complete the Committee Application Form available on the County’s website (https://www.madisonco.virginia.gov/416/) or at 414 N. Main Street, during normal...
Local Starbucks announces its intent to unionize with Starbucks Workers United
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -Workers at the Port Republic Starbucks in Harrisonburg announced on November 14th their petition to unionize with Starbucks Workers United. Starting on one of the company’s popular campaign days, Starbucks workers in over 40 cities began the Red Cup Rebellion, with over one thousand baristas...
Charlottesville wine shop offers food support to SNAP recipients
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Wine Guild of Charlottesville is offering community members utilizing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) a bag of shelf-stable goods to add to their pantries. “If somebody can walk in and grab some beans and some tinned fish and make a dinner out of it...
Veterinarian advises pet safety after rabid cat found on Rivanna Trail
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - After an aggressive black cat was discovered to have rabies on the Rivanna Trail last week, a Charlottesville veterinarian is advising pet owners on how to protect their animals from potential exposures. “Likely in that area where that cat was found, there are going to be...
Tarot’s Path: The Hermit and Six of Cups
This week you are being encouraged to visit the past like the solitary Hermit; because this is your past, as you experienced it – not someone else’s interpretation of the past. Exploring your childhood memories offers insights into what drives your behavior in the present. For some this is an indulgence into...
ORMN: Central Piedmont rivers receive ‘Excellent Health’ rating
Good news for residents of Greene and Madison counties. Your rivers are clean and recently received an “Excellent Health” rating through the nationwide Save Our Streams (SOS} program. Locally, members of Old Rag Master Naturalists collected water samples from the Rapidan River in Madison and the Conway and South...
Unfortunate Events at Ace BBQ: A Tale of Fire and Misfortune
Ace BBQ, a popular local eatery, experienced a fire on its back patio earlier this afternoon. The fire has since been extinguished, and the extent of the damage is currently being assessed. The cause of the fire appears to be a stray cinder, which ignited a cooler and some items nearby. Thankfully, no one was harmed...
