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UVa Class of 2025 Commit Profiles: S Davin Chandler
Now with the 2025 recruiting cycle in its quietest period, CavsCorner will be taking a look over the next several weeks at UVa's 2025 recruiting class piece by piece, offering some insights on each player's respective recruitment and what they could potentially bring to the Cavaliers once they enroll on campus next year.
Tom Sox playoff baseball this weekend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Tom Sox (26-13) will face the Culpeper Cavaliers (21-20) in a best-of-three South Division championship series to determine the South’s representative in the VBL Championship. Games one and three (if necessary) will take place at Charlottesville High School on Friday...
Finally relief from the high humidity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Allow extra time this morning. Widespread fog has reduced visibilities significantly across the region. We’ll see a mix of clouds and sun today, with lower humidity and cooler than normal temperatures. Expect sunny and dry conditions for this last weekend of July. Meanwhile, our rain and storm chances increase next week, with temperatures warming into the 90s. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe weekend !
Crescent Halls renovations wrap up
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - An affordable high-rise in Charlottesville has completed rehabilitation. Almost everything at Crescent Halls, which houses people over 62 years-old and individuals with disabilities, is now brand new. The Charlottesville Housing Redevelopment Authority, or CHRA, collaborated with those who live in the building for the redesign. “Everything...
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...
Beekman, Dunn headline five Cavaliers in action at the NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League tipped off July 6 in San Francisco and concluded Monday in Las Vegas, where recent draft picks and other young players had a chance to showcase their skills in the annual offseason event. Five former members of the Virginia men’s basketball program represented the Cavaliers during the showcase — Reece Beekman for the Golden State Warriors, Ryan Dunn for the Phoenix Suns, Jay Huff for the Orlando Magic, Kihei Clark for the Milwaukee Bucks and Armaan Franklin for the Denver Nuggets.
Newest Youngkin Board of Ed appointee draws Democrats' ire
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s newest Board of Education appointee is getting push back from state Democrats. Following Thursday's board meeting, Meg Scalia Bryce, daughter of former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, told Radio IQ she’s long cared about education and was excited to advocate for students at the state level.
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.
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.
Hoos Make Their Way to the City of Lights. UVA Today Has All the Details
Oh là là! Several Hoos are in the international spotlight as the first weekend of competition gets underway in Paris at the Summer Olympics. Due to the six-hour time difference between the U.S. East Coast and Paris, fans can watch most events live each morning and afternoon on NBC. The network will rebroadcast the day’s big contests during prime-time coverage each night.
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.
The Tonsler League: Top 3 Games to Watch in Final Rivalry Week of the Year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): After a thrilling regular season in the 2024 Tonsler League, it could only end with one more edition of Rivalry Week. Rivalry week is scheduled based on teams that have played contentious games in the past, and squads that match up well on paper with talents on their roster. With this in mind, here are the best matchups of Rivalry Week’s final edition of 2024 (according to us). Coincidentally, every game is set for a Sunday tip off.
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews in DC to protest Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Dave Matthews Band played their very first show together in March 1991 at Trax in Charlottesville to benefit the Middle East Children’s Alliance, and Matthews Wednesday was in DC protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. He said he’s ashamed his tax dollars went to Netanyahu being hosted by our government, and able to address Congress. He said Netanyahu is a barrier to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank being able to live happy, productive lives.
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