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Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Elliott on Tyree: ‘Fastest I’ve ever been around’
There’s a reason that Virginia’s newest offensive threat, Chris Tyree, is nicknamed “The Jet.”. The former 5-star recruit out of Chester’s Thomas Dale High School couldn’t go with “The Rocket” during his four years as a standout at Notre Dame. That moniker was already taken by Rocket Ismail. Tyree, who has returned to his home state to finish his college football career, is f-a-s-s-s-t.
Seasonably Warm with Low Humidity for this Last Weekend of July
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A nice, last weekend of July with seasonable temperatures and low humidity. High pressure to our north will make for a nice Summer weekend. Temperatures will turn hot by Sunday, but still low humidity. Next week, warmth and humidity return and daily chances for scattered showers and storms. In addition, hotter temperatures and another heat wave likely develops Wednesday through Friday. Just in time to welcome August!
Hoos Expect Tight End to Become Position of Strength
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — It’s impossible to know in July how a football season will unfold in the fall. It’s safe to say, though, that Virginia is unlikely to have a wide receiver who catches 110 passes this season, as Malik Washington did in 2023. Another safe bet:...
Elmira’s Sarah Coon debuts NIL softball merchandise
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – The Twin Tiers can now support Elmira’s own Sarah Coon, with NIL merchandise. (Photo Courtesy: Influxer.com, athletesthread.com) As she embarks on her senior season of softball with the University of Virginia, Elmira’s Sarah Coon has unveiled NIL merchandise. Fans and supporters of the standout utility player can purchase a replica of […]
Fallout from pro-Palestine protest on at UVA continues
Graduation was months ago. But a handful of University of Virginia students who were arrested during in the pro-Palestine protest that police pushed off campus are still in limbo, their degrees withheld. Why? They were arrested during the protest, and now face a hearing from the University Judiciary Committee. It’s...
Former UVA tennis stars Danielle Collins & Emma Navarro set for Olympic debut
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Former University of Virginia tennis starts Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro are two of four women on this year’s U.S. Olympic tennis team. Collins graduated from UVA in 2016. Navarro left just two years ago to turn pro after two seasons at Virginia. Collins was...
Habitat, PHA and LAJC move forward with offer to buy mobile home park
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is proceeding with an offer to buy one of the last mobile home parks in the city. On Wednesday, Habitat and its partners, the Piedmont Housing Alliance and the Legal Aid Justice Center, met with the residents of Carlton Mobile Home Park.
Sentara phases pollutant gas from anesthesia use
Norfolk, Va.-based Sentara Health has largely phased out its use of desflurane in anesthesia, according to a July 25 WHRO News report. Desflurane is a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia. It became popular in the early 1990s due to its stability at a molecular level, according to Holly Mason, MD, an anesthesiologist at Sentara's Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va.
Five Finds on Friday: Todd DeSorbo
Much has changed since Todd DeSorbo appeared in Five Finds on Friday in 2021. In just three years, the UVa Swimming & Diving Coach has quadrupled his national championships from one to four. He has been named Head Coach of the USA Olympic Women’s Swimming team. One of his swimmers has set a world record. And, he has had a beer created in his honor.
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