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VA employee files EHR lawsuit, claiming lack of accessibility features
A Department of Veterans Affairs employee is suing the VA over its rollout of a new Electronic Health Record (EHR), over claims the system is inaccessible to employees and veterans with disabilities. The lawsuit claims VA’s new Oracle-Cerner EHR doesn’t work with assistive devices, such as screen readers that allow...
Meet the 2024 All-Tidewater Baseball teams
First team ALL-TIDEWATER PLAYER OF THE YEAR Keegan Haesler, First Colonial junior outfielder/first baseman Helped lead the Patriots to their first state title in more than 30 years. Class 5 Player of the Year Class 5 Region A Player of the Year Batted .486 with 47 hits, 34 runs, 24 stolen bases and 22 RBIs. He also had a .565 on-base percentage with 14 walks, 12 doubles, two triples and two ...
Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines
• “Virginia school board member gets 12 days in jail for Jan. 6 riot role, says he won’t step down.”—NBC4 • “Losing candidate in Lynchburg Republican primary for council files suit to invalidate election.”—Cardinal News • “Almost 30% house renters in this Northern Virginia city pay more than $5,000 a month.”—WTOP • “Emergency loans may […] The post Va. school board member to be jailed for his role in Jan. 6 riot and more state headlines appeared first on Virginia Mercury.
Ronnie Logan Named Best Chef at Elite Chicago BBQ Event
RICHMOND, Va. — Ronnie Logan has been crowned as the Best Chef at the recent Six in the City Southern BBQ Experience in Chicago. A decade-long journey that began after losing his full-time job at 57 has culminated in this top honor for Logan, who now runs Original Ronnie’s BBQ with his family in eastern Henrico County.
Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia
Meanwhile, a look at the math involved with the 125 mail ballots that have been questioned. The post Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s Gretchen Walsh, Notre Dame’s Pat Kavanagh Named 2023-24 ACC Athletes of the Year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – Virginia's Gretchen Walsh, named 2024 CSCAA Women’s Swimmer of the Year, and Notre Dame’s Pat Kavanagh, the 2024 Tewaaraton Award winner, have been chosen as the top female and male ACC athletes for the 2023-24 academic year by a select media panel (71 voters).
Here's what officials found after testing the water at Lake Anna after recent E coli outbreak
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has completed another round of water testing at Lake Anna. Officials confirm there is no public threat as they close their investigation, though that doesn't mean they recommend anyone get in the water. VDH opened their investigation after at least...
Two Rival Hospitals Want To Join Forces. Will Patients Lose?
In Terre Haute, Ind., two rival hospitals want to merge, a move that supporters say will save patients money and help people live longer. But similar hospital consolidations in Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina have resulted in government reports documenting diminished care. In more than a dozen states, certificates of...
Virginia Independence Day Weather: Storms with Heat Indices Over 100
Wakefield, VA – Virginians can expect a range of weather conditions this week, with the National Weather Service predicting significant heat and potential thunderstorms. According to the US National Weather Service Wakefield VA, today will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s, cooler along the coast. However, summer heat returns for Independence Day, bringing highs in the mid-90s and heat indices between 98-103°F. Residents are advised to prepare for potentially dangerous heat levels.
Pinpoint Weather: Heat builds ahead of Fourth of July
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — On Wednesday, high pressure will keep Southwest and Central Virginia mostly dry. However, warmer and more humid conditions are anticipated for the remainder of the week. Showers and storms are possible for the Fourth of July. Wednesday will start with morning lows in the upper 50s and 60s. Warm and moist air […]
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