CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – The American Red Cross of Central Virginia is recognizing nearly a dozen people for their work. It held its “Help Can’t Wait 2024: Celebration of Heroes” event on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

The event honors heroes who have saved a life, performed an act of courage, or served and provided leadership in the community.

One of the recipients is Curt Bean. He was honored with the Services to the Armed Forces Hero for his work with Guitars for Vets. It gives veterans free music lessons and guitars.

“By learning to play the music, it helps not only the veteran but the family. And music uses a different side of the brain than PTSD does,” said Recipient of the Services to the Armed Forces Hero Award, Curt Bean.

As a veteran himself, Curt received his award for the impact he brings to the military community in Charlottesville.

“Curt had several nominations. He is an amazing man. We’re just so happy to honor him today. He’s actually got three tables of supporters here to you know, just celebrate the good work that he does with the military that trends in the community,” said Board Member of the American Red Cross Central Virginia Chapter, Catherine Chapman.

From helping veterans to saving an elderly lady’s life in a sinking car.

Nine people were recognized for their acts of courage.

“We have three lifeguards that actually saved the life of an elderly woman whose car was submerged. And so it’s so exciting to have young people that have really stepped up to the plate to serve their fellow man and to honor them,” said Chapman.

All funds raised from the event go back to the American Red Cross.

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HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — A Glen Allen teenager was killed in a Tuesday afternoon crash on Interstate 295 in Hanover County, Virginia, according to Virginia State Police.

“A 2016 Honda Accord was driving southbound on I-295 when it ran off the road to the left and struck an overpass head-on,” a Virginia State Police spokesperson. “The driver of the Accord, Ethan A. Shelton, 19, of Glen Allen, Va., died at the scene. Shelton was not wearing a seatbelt.”

The crash was reported at about 12:20 p.m. on April 23, 2024, on Interstate 295 south at the 40-mile marker near Pole Green Road.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information can share with the CBS 6 Newsroom.

Virginia Tech outhit UVA softball nine to four in a Tuesday night matchup in Blacksburg, which was enough for a 6-1 victory. The Hoos didn’t face Virginia Tech in a traditional weekend series this year, and instead played two weekday matchups, each at a different location and neither of which counting towards either team’s ACC records. Virginia Tech also won the first game 6-0 in Charlottesville last week.

Eden Bigham earned her third ACC Pitcher of the Week honor and second in a row for 9.0 scoreless innings in Game 1 against Duke and a save in Game 2, but she was unable to continue the same dominance against the Hokies. In the bottom of the second inning, Bigham gave up four runs on four singles and a double.

Bella Cabral hit a solo shot in the top of the third to get Virginia on the board, but that was all the offense UVA managed in the contest. 

Virginia Tech extended its lead with two solo home runs, one in the third and one in the fourth. Meanwhile, Emma Lemley pitched a complete game for her 11th win of the season. UVA continued to play solid defense behind the pitching staff, but the offense wasn’t able to keep up.

The win gives the Hokies a half-point in the Commonwealth Clash to make the score 12-7, but Virginia has already clinched the victory over Virginia Tech in the 2023-2024 Commonwealth Clash.

Now 30-16 overall, Virginia’s final regular season series will be at Georgia Tech starting on Friday night in Atlanta.