Sweet Brenda benefit concert this weekend in Virginia

Bluegrass lovers in central Virginia and beyond have known the name ‘Sweet Brenda’ for some time. As a radio host, Brenda Lawson has been heard on The Bluegrass Jamboree for years now, first with her husband, Calvin, on the Sweet Brenda & Him show, and …

West Virginia Supreme Court dismisses Dems challenge over de Soto’s House seat

The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled against state Democrats in one of their challenges over a seat in the House of Delegates. In an order issued Thursday, the court dismissed one of the two lawsuits the party filed against Gov. Patrick Morrisey after …

Search for missing college student from Virginia expands in Dominican Republic

The search for a 20-year-old college student from Virginia expanded in the Dominican Republic as authorities moved toward Macao Beach, an area northwest of the Punta Cana resort where the missing woman last was seen one week ago. The U.S. Coast Guard …

‘Win or lose it’s always a ball:’ Kickoff begins ahead of Virginia Derby

Virginia Military Institute’s first Black superintendent says his ouster was based on politics, not job performance

Virginia Military Institute Superintendent, Cedric T. Wins PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIPEDIA The first Black superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute says his forced departure by the board stems from bias, ideology and politics in the wake of diversity …

Bristol, Virginia fire crew quickly douses fifth brush fire this week in dry conditions

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — The Bristol Virginia Fire Department received a call Thursday afternoon for a small brush fire. Bristol Virginia Fire Department Battalion Chief Donald Farley said they do not know what started the fire and that it could have been …

Washington County Virginia's new animal shelter faces setbacks

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WCYB) — The new space of the Washington County C.C. Porter Animal Shelter is located on Lee Highway. And even though people in the community are anxious for the homeless pets to be in a nicer facility, there are still a few things …

Dry, warm weather heightens risk of spring forest fires in West Virginia

BOONE COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — Dry, hot weather is shaping up to make an active spring fire season in West Virginia with nearly half of this year’s forest fires occurring in the last week. Thursday, a forestry crew cut fire breaks around a mountaintop blaze …

4-year-old killed in ATV crash in Grant County, West Virginia

GRANT COUNTY, W.Va. (WCHS) — A 4-year-old child was killed in an ATV crash Wednesday in West Virginia, troopers said. The crash was reported about 7:15 p.m. in the Petersburg area of Grant County, according to a news release from West Virginia State Police …

Virginia State Police: Driver Flees Crash After High-Speed Chase on Route 250 in Albemarle County

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Virginia State Police say a driver fled on foot after crashing during a high-speed pursuit on Route 250 late Tuesday night in Albemarle County. According to a VSP spokesperson, the incident began around 11:00 p.m. on …