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Former executive of Virginia benefit program charged with stealing $4.8 million
A Virginia man was arrested this week and charged with embezzling more than $4.8 million from a Virginia-based birth-injury program. John Hunter Raines, 38, of Providence Forge, was the chief financial officer and deputy director of the Richmond-based Virginia Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Program. Raines was arrested Thursday and has...
State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education
We now have a better idea of what the state is looking for from school districts, when it comes to building a ‘cell phone-free’ education. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released its draft guidance for districts late on Monday, Aug. 19, detailing both what they’ve heard from residents over the last month and what […] The post State hands out ‘draft plan’ for cell phone-free education appeared first on Farmville.
Will Virginia football’s tight ends provide a viable receiving threat in 2024?
In Des Kitchings’ first two seasons as the Virginia Cavaliers offensive coordinator, the Wahoos’ tight ends have combined for just 33 catches and 442 yards. Alongside being the play caller, Kitchings also serves as the tight ends coach, despite the group’s lack of production. Tight ends have been primarily used as blockers in his scheme so far. Former walk-on Sackett Wood Jr. is responsible for 306 of those yards through two years.
‘Body Worlds’ exhibit at the Science Museum to close on Sept. 2
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - An exhibit at the Science Museum of Virginia that showcases what happens underneath human skin is set to close soon. “Textbooks, photos and charts in doctor’s offices cannot compare to getting an up-close, three-dimensional view of the inner workings of complex biological systems,” the Science Museum says on its website about “BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness.”
Column: Year 3 of the Elliott Era needs to show progress at UVa
Year 3 of the Tony Elliott era is upon us with the season opener against Richmond coming in just a few days. It’s been a busy offseason for the program, as they’ve added a big group of newcomers via the transfer portal, had one staff change, and opened their new football facility, a dream that was years in the making.
UVA Updates Rules on Demonstrations and Access to Shared Spaces
As a new academic year at the University of Virginia gets underway, the University has updated policies related to expressive activities and how people use shared spaces on Grounds. The new or updated rules all aim to make it easier for students, faculty and staff to exercise their First Amendment...
Police: Charlottesville man in custody after shooting on Mason Street
A Charlottesville man has been arrested after a shooting on Mason Street on Thursday morning. Esteban Benjamin Fortin was being held on a charge of felon in possession of a firearm. According to the Charlottesville Police Department, an adult male victim was located at approximately 12:27 a.m. The victim was...
Concord volunteer fire crews were busy with crash calls, injuries reported
(WSET) — The Concord Volunteer Fire Department said there were two crashes on Friday. Firefighters said they were dispatched for a motor vehicle crash with injuries in the 7600 block of Richmond Highway. The first arriving units found one vehicle off the roadway, according to firefighters. A unit arrived...
An inside look at the 2024 Virginia football roster
Coming off another disappointing season, Virginia football needs a good year to reverse the program’s nosedive. The Cavaliers addressed needs in the transfer portal, but question marks remain across this roster. The official depth chart comes out next week, but here’s a position-by-position breakdown of the 2024 Virginia Cavaliers.
Beerling's Goal Leads Colgate Past #13 Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Jack Beerling's first-half goal was the difference in Colgate's 1-0 victory at No. 13 Virginia Sunday evening. "Following the Syracuse game, we told the guys the effort and focus put forth was the expected standard every game, and that certainly showed tonight. Our guys sacrificed and battled for 90 minutes and earned an incredible road win." said head coach Erik Ronning. "Jack made an amazing play, the entire group defended like warriors, and Oliver was excellent. "
Stage Managers Needed – JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR: Richmond Shakespeare
Richmond Shakespeare is seeking a stage management team for its Spring 2025 production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at The Steward School’s Cramer Center for the Arts. IMPORTANT DATES. Rehearsals: January 27 – February 22, 2025. Tech/Dress Rehearsals: February 23 – March...
Press Rewind, Aug. 18-24
–Iconic downtown Fredericksburg coffeeshop Hyperion Espresso has new ownership and a new roadmap. However, customers will be hard-pressed to notice major changes, writes Joey LoMonaco. -A former Spotsylvania County Public Schools behavioral interventionist was convicted Friday of misdemeanor assault and battery of a kindergarten student. A teacher who witnessed the...
UVA Football: Internal frustration over Tony Elliott dawdling on his QB
There was frustration among the UVA Football coaching staff over Tony Elliott’s indecisiveness on who his starting quarterback will be ahead of the Saturday-morning announcement that Elliott is going with sophomore Anthony Colandrea. “I’m hopeful that sometime this week, you know, we should be able to settle in on...
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