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Trucking company fined $621K after worker death in Virginia
VIRGINIA — The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s OSHA Compliance fined a Rosemount trucking company $621,600 after a worker died while working in a tanker trailer at a facility in Virginia in March. In July, the state agency issued 10 serious citations to Wayne Transports for violations...
Hear Together: REAL LIFE – Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities
REAL LIFE is a nonprofit that helps create pathways to attain and sustain a thriving life for Virginians who desire change and a different path – whether that be free from addiction, incarceration, or violence. They’re hosting a conference symposium called Beyond Gunshots: Pathways to Safer Communities on September...
Voice of the Cavaliers John Freeman Returns for Another Exciting Season
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The excitement is palpable as John Freeman, the voice of the Cavaliers, gears up for another season of UVA football. “Let’s go. I’m ready,” Freeman exclaimed at the start of a recent interview. His enthusiasm mirrors the anticipation of the Cavaliers’ fans as they prepare for the season opener against Richmond.
Vol basketball to open Baha Mar Championship with Virginia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is set to take on the Virginia Cavaliers to open the newly-named Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship, as announced Friday morning by BdG Sports. The Volunteers and Cavaliers will tip off Nov. 21 at 9:30 p.m. Their game...
These will-be ‘Double Hoos’ are coming back for seconds
For some students, experiencing the University once is simply not enough. After walking the Lawn in May, some Class of 2024 alumni have already returned to Grounds for postgraduate studies. Though these soon-to-be “Double Hoos” will attend graduate school at the University, their nickname represents something more than the pursuit of two University degrees. As future Double Hoos, these students build on a foundation they laid as undergraduates, expanding their communities, memories and connections at the University.
Hear Together: The Center at Belvedere Active Aging Fair
The Center at Belvedere’s nonprofit community center in Charlottesville creates healthy aging opportunities for adults 50 and up. They invite you to kick off Active Aging Week this fall with an Active Aging Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over forty-five local businesses and organizations are coming together to share the services and information that help us age to the best of our potential.
Grab a Glass: Eastwood Farm and Winery
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Eastwood Farm and Winery has only been in the Charlottesville area for four years, but it has become one of the most popular spots in town. “We’re relatively new still, but we’re always growing,” said Hannah Velie, the co-owner of Eastwood Farm and Winery....
Faculty Spotlight: The Award-Winning Professor With Dad Jokes, Candy Demos and an Umpiring Legacy
They were off Grounds, out of the biomedical engineering lab, but the change in environment couldn’t break old habits for University of Virginia student Clay McComb. His umpiring mate at the Pen Park baseball diamonds in Charlottesville still held a singular title in his mind. “I kept calling him...
High School Football Safety Under Scrutiny After Tragic Player Death
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – In a recent discussion, Dr. Bobby Chhabra addressed growing concerns over injuries in football, particularly following the tragic death of 16-year-old Caden Tellier during a high school game in Alabama. The incident was especially alarming because it did not involve a violent hit,...
Virginia football will debut several new game day experiences on Saturday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.-- Virginia football will kickoff the new season on Saturday against Richmond at Scott Stadium, and fans will have some new game-day experiences to look forward to. "I'm really excited about the new video board. I think that the 'Hoo vision broadcast is going to be so substantially increased...
Two UVA Cavaliers join two Virginia natives on Paralympic Team USA
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two University of Virginia Cavaliers will join two Virginia-born athletes as part of the Commonwealth’s delegation to the Paris Paralympics. Sky Dahl, UVA Class of 2025, will row the PR3 mixed four in her Paralympics debut on August 30. At 3:30 a.m. eastern time, she and Team USA will row in their first qualifying race, trying to punch their ticket to the September 1 final.
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