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Live Coverage: UVA Football opens 2024 season with Richmond
Year 3 of the Tony Elliott era opens Saturday for the UVA Football program with the ‘Hoos hosting Richmond, a 2023 FCS playoff team. Rain is in the forecast here in Charlottesville for the 6-9:15 p.m. ET game window, and there are storms in the area, so, beware. The...
Cavalier rookies to look out for this fall
One of the best parts about being a Virginia fan is watching players grow into their full potential and achieve their dreams of competing at a higher level. While it may be heartbreaking to say goodbye to star players, their exit opens the door for new talent to arrive. Across...
No. 3 field hockey starts their season off on a high note, beating No. 16 Penn State
While starting a season off playing an away game might seem nerve-wracking to some, Virginia field hockey brought fire to their game in University Park, Pa. Friday versus Penn State. The Cavaliers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) clearly came ready to fight and did just that as they came out on top over the Nittany Lions (0-1, 0-0 Big 10) in a 2-1 victory.
“Best of the Rest” Breaststroker Emma Redman to Join UVA in 2024-25
Versatile Emma Redman from The Fish will take her talents to Charlottesville this fall. Archive photo via Marcus Chen Photography. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Back-to-school brew: teachers, administrators can get a free cup of coffee from Wawa
Wawa is providing teachers and administrators in the Mid-Atlantic with the perfect post Labor Day back to school pick-me-up in the form of a free cup of coffee. Here's when and how teachers and admins can get their free cup of coffee this week. ...
Virginia school district expands to 200-day year
The hottest days of summer vacation are stopped cold in the capital of Virginia.While most schools nationwide are just starting the academic year, Richmond Public Schools opened the school year for some of its elementary schools on July 22. The city started to experiment with a longer school year in 2023 in an attempt to make up for learning loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.School officials said the first year was so successful that they expanded to more schools for the 2024-2025 school year.Student and parent reactionFairfield Court Elementary is one of the schools already in month two...
Gwen Walz at first campaign event in Virginia: 'Mr. Vance, how about you mind your own business'
MANASSAS, Va. — Gwen Walz may be new to the national political scene, but in her first event she headlined since her husband was selected as the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, the former educator wasn’t afraid to speak up against their Republican rivals. Gwen Walz appeared before elected officials...
Statewide diaper drive planned in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week
Several organizations are organizing a statewide diaper drive to help families in Virginia that are struggling to buy diapers. Diaper banks, maternal health hubs, and diaper pantries across the state are combining on the effort in recognition of Diaper Need Awareness Week Sept. 23-29. A healthy change of diapers costs...
Dominion Energy Virginia secures extended operating licenses for two nuclear reactors
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on Aug. 28 approved an application from Dominion Energy Virginia to extend operating licenses for the company’s North Anna Power Station for another 20 years. With this 20-year extension, our ... Read More » The post Dominion Energy Virginia secures extended operating licenses for two nuclear reactors appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Cross Country: Bushee, Wachtel lead UVA to Spider Alumni Open sweep
The No. 23 and No. 17 ranked Virginia men’s and women’s cross country programs kicked off the 2024 season with a pair of victories at the Spider Alumni Open on Saturday in Richmond. The Cavaliers were led by individual victories by Justin Wachtel in the men’s 6k and...
UVA suspends ‘woke’ student tour group, at behest of Youngkin’s far-right zealots
The official word on why UVA suspended the University Guide Service from leading tours to prospective students and their parents is that the group supposedly isn’t able to staff the required number of tours, and that the information provided during the tours isn’t “consistent.”. The real answer...
Most Virginia schools would be considered ‘off-track’ or worse by VDOE ‘accountability’ system
Nearly 3 in 4 Virginia schools would be considered "off-track" or in "need of intensive support," according to a new accountability system approved by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
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