
SeaWolves top Flying Squirrels in pitchers’ duel, 2-0
Detroit Tigers No. 2 prospect Alex Faedo one-upped talented Richmond lefty Conner Menez in a memorable 2-0 pitcher’s duel on Monday at the Diamond.

Detroit Tigers No. 2 prospect Alex Faedo one-upped talented Richmond lefty Conner Menez in a memorable 2-0 pitcher’s duel on Monday at the Diamond.

Gas prices in Virginia have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.64/g yesterday, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 stations in Virginia.

The perfect Saturday afternoon in Charlottesville’s beautiful autumn? It’s the Freefall Music & Art Festival – presented by WTJU 91.1 FM and the IX Art Park every Saturday from September 1 through October 27.

Melon harvest is underway in Virginia, and growers are reporting a quality, sweet crop this year.

The Trenton Thunder (51-40) scored five runs in the first inning on Saturday night and held on for a 5-3 win over the Flying Squirrels (44-46) at Arm & Hammer Park.

VCU basketball alum Johnny Williams (Richmond, Va.) will continue his basketball career in Holland. The 6-foot-1 point guard has signed his first professional contract with Dutch club Aris Leeuwarden, the team announced Friday.

Brandylane Publishers, Inc. of Richmond announced the first annual RVA Booklovers’ Festival will take place October 20.

For the second consecutive night, the Flying Squirrels (44-45) and Trenton Thunder (50-40) went into extra innings at Arm & Hammer Park. After losing in ten innings on Thursday, Richmond responded with a ten inning, 7-6 win on Friday.

New Dominion Bookshop (404 E Main St., Charlottesville) will host a book talk and signing with Laura A. Macaluso, author of A Guide to Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia, on Saturday, August 4, at 4 p.m.

Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $3.6 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans for seven projects across Virginia.
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