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Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution
Virginia is on track to implement updated rules for animal waste created by certain farming operations, despite disagreement on how to regulate older earthen lagoons that pose a greater risk of releasing pollutants into groundwater. Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved the regulation changes for farmers who confine cows, pigs and more for 45 days […]
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
Not in my back yard: Community buy-in will be necessary to overcome housing insecurity
Community agencies have come together to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. In the last 10 months, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, Valley Community Services Board, Augusta Health and numerous other organizations have been learning more about the housing crisis in the Shenandoah Valley.
Test Shows Petersburg, VA, Firefighter Nearly Twice over Legal Limit
The breath test registered .145 -- nearly twice the legal limit. That's what a firefighter behind the wheel of a Petersburg fire truck blew Tuesday afternoon after the rig hit a parked vehicle. A person who saw the fire truck stopped in the middle of the street initially thought it...
Showing teens the ropes of tree-climbing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The next generation of arborists dangled from trees at Burnley-Moran Elementary School Thursday. Releaf CVille teamed up with Van Yahres Tree Company Thursday, July 25, to teach teens about planting and preserving trees. Each teenager got to gear up and climb a tree using a rope...
Local Test Prep and Tutoring CEO Weighs in on Governor Youngkin’s Cell Phone Ban in Schools
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Lee Elberson, the CEO of Clayborne Test Prep and Tutoring, expressed strong support for Governor Youngkin’s executive order to limit or ban cell phones in schools. Elberson stated, “I’m 100% in alignment with the Governor’s intention here, which is to severely limit...
Grant funding to help mark anniversary of American Revolution
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A free, Charlottesville-wide event is getting some money to help mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. On Thursday, Virginia Humanities announced more than $162,000 in grants for 20 nonprofits across the Commonwealth. Locally, the University of Virginia is getting $7,500 to support the Cville Puzzle Hunt 2025.
Sentara cuts climate pollution from greenhouse gas used for anesthesia
Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased out the anesthetic gas called desflurane, said...
Carver Recreation Center to Host “Roll into the 70s” Adult Skate Night
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Dust off your bell-bottoms and lace up those roller skates. Carver Recreation Center’s is hosting an Adult Skate Night – “Roll into the 70s” on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. An evening of skating to music from the 70s will cost for $5 per person.
Q&A: How UVA’s Olympic presence can enhance the university’s brand
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (UVA Today) – While the University of Virginia won’t begin its next athletics season until Aug. 7, when the women’s soccer team takes on the University of Tennessee in an exhibition match, there’s plenty of opportunity to cheer on Cavaliers before then. UVA has...
Retired Forensic Psychologist Never Believed Darrell Rice Committed Shenandoah Murders
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A retired forensic psychologist who examined longtime Shenandoah Park murders suspect Darrell Rice says he never believed Rice had committed the 1996 double homicide of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans. “I didn’t believe he was capable of doing that,” Jeff Fracher said in...
CPD Seeks Assistance Locating Suspects and Vehicle in Holly’s Diner Shooting
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – On Tuesday, July 23, at approximately 11:22 p.m., Charlottesville police officers responded to Holly’s Diner at 1221 E Market St for a shooting that had just occurred. One person was struck by gunfire and is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries. CPD detectives have continued their investigation into this incident and are seeking to identify the persons of interest in this release.
UVA Golf’s Duangmanee and Lee named All-America Scholars
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): Fairfax, VA natives George Duangmanee and Bryan Lee both were named 2024 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars according to the Golf Coaches Association of America. They earned the distinction thanks to excellence in the classroom to go along with their many achievements on the golf course this past season.
UVA scientist helps expand precision medicine
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A UVA scientist is helping lead the effort to develop guidelines for “precision medicine,” an individualized approach to treating patients. Stephen S. Rich, a professor of Public Health Services at UVA, was one of 23 experts across the globe who collaborated to publish a guide for medical officials addressing precision healthcare. The consortium of experts, called BePRECISE, published their guidelines in the leading clinical medicine journal, Nature Medicine.
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