
Rivanna River and other waterways key to summer fun
12,539,304 people visit state or national parks that feature waterways like Potomac River and the Shenandoah River each year, according to new data issued Wednesday by Environment Virginia.

12,539,304 people visit state or national parks that feature waterways like Potomac River and the Shenandoah River each year, according to new data issued Wednesday by Environment Virginia.

UVA football coach Mike London talks with reporters. The Cavaliers open their 2015 season at #13 UCLA on Saturday.

UVA is a 19- to 20-point underdog heading into its season opener Saturday at #13 UCLA. Interesting, when you think that the Bruins might have a hard time scoring 19 or 20 points.

The Fishburne soccer team opened the 2015 season Tuesday with a 6-1 win over rival Hargrave.

Tom Scott, the first two-sport All-American at Virginia, passed away on Monday, Aug. 31. He was 84 years old. A native of Baltimore, Md., Scott was an All-American in both football and lacrosse at UVA.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank will join Feeding America® and its nationwide network of food banks to observe Hunger Action MonthTM this September.

Last week, we wrapped up our Fifth District Main Street Tour – traveling 1,300 miles and visiting all 23 counties and cities across our 10,000 square-mile congressional district. From Ridgeway to Lawrenceville and from Danville to Warrenton, I have had the opportunity to listen to the concerns of Fifth District Virginians.

The No. 9 Virginia field hockey team (2-0) earned a 4-3 overtime victory over No. 7 Penn State (0-2) on Sunday (Aug. 30) at Turf Field in Charlottesville, Va.

Gas prices have dropped recently despite ongoing refinery problems, and prices should continue to fall this autumn due to declining demand and the switchover to winter-blend gasoline.

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