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How to hear Virginia’s ‘forgotten’ history along the James River

The James River Batteau Company in Scottsville, Virginia, shares the history of the boat that helped establish colonial Virginia — and the men who piloted the vessels in the 18th century. read more

‘Formed by the Mighty James’: Flying Squirrels show off James River-inspired uniforms to benefit non-profit

The Richmond Flying Squirrels will temporarily go from red to blue, becoming the “Richmond River City” during an upcoming game — all to benefit the James River Association. read more

'A great day for the kids': Amherst schools' chief leads field trips to Pedlar River

An open field by the Pedlar River surrounded by mountains in northern Amherst County for a few hours April 17 became an outdoor classroom for more than two-dozen Amherst Elementary School third-grade ... read more

Turnout light at polling places as Springfield, area districts vote for school board

Three of seven positions on the Springfield school board are up for grabs in today's election. Here's what to know while polling places remain open. read more

From James River to UNC: Rapids Townsend, Grant to team up in Chapel Hill

Grant, the 2022 All-Metro player of the year as a freshman at James River, committed to North Carolina before she’d even played a minute on the high school hardwood. The dynamic scoring guard ... read more

James River Bridge scheduled for second 4-day closure in 2024

The James River Bridge (JRB) is scheduled to be closed from 1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2 to 5 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6 for maintenance work. The James River Bridge (JRB) is scheduled to be closed from 1 a.m ... read more

High school scoreboard, results from Monday, April 22

Monday's results for baseball, softball, boys soccer, track and field and girls golf: TUESDAY'S SCHEDULE BASEBALL Skyview at Camas, 4:30 p.m. Battle Ground at Union, 5 p.m. Evergr ... read more

A Garden Day guide

Each year, a handful of Lynchburg residents open up their homes and gardens for tours as part of Lynchburg’s annual Garden Day. read more

'Hometown hero' Emeril Lagasse makes surprise stops in Fall River. Here's why he was here.

It was just a typical Sunday for some city restaurant owners, then BAM! In walks one of Fall River's most famous former residents, Emeril Lagasse. read more

Celebrate Earth Day with SD conservation conversations

We learn about taking care of the river in our backyard. Plus, author Don Carr talks about the real-life environmental crimes that inspired his fictional thriller. read more

Meet Greater Fall River's High School Wrestling All-Scholastic Team

It was another productive winter campaign for Raider captain James Phenix. The Somerset Berkley/Case co-op 152-pound wrestler finished the 2023-24 season with a 29-13 record. He ends a shorten ... read more

Turnout light at polling places as Springfield, area districts vote for school board

Baggett-Day said that her support for the LGBTQIA community was part of what informed her choices for school board members. Other voters at the James River Church polling place who declined to ... read more