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Evaluating the state of the Virginia women’s swim and dive program
As we approach the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, an evaluation of the Virginia Cavaliers women’s swim and dive team is not only timely, but impressive. Virginia athletes make up 25% of the USA women’s Olympic Swim Team. And frankly, it isn’t surprising. The program has dominated ACC and National competition for years and earns stellar marks from Streaking the Lawn across four categories.
Q&A: How UVA’s Olympic presence can enhance the university’s brand
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (UVA Today) – While the University of Virginia won’t begin its next athletics season until Aug. 7, when the women’s soccer team takes on the University of Tennessee in an exhibition match, there’s plenty of opportunity to cheer on Cavaliers before then. UVA has...
Lights, Camera, Olympics: Behind the Scenes with NBC and UVA’s Walsh Sisters
The grin on the face of the father of two college-aged daughters was childlike. “This is so cool!” Robert Walsh said as he took what felt like his 20th selfie of the afternoon. Wearing a white shirt with “Swim Dad” printed in red across the chest, Walsh was especially...
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.
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.
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.
Why didn’t the ACC include more UVA names on the All-ACC Preseason Football ballot?
If you wonder why you don’t see a lot of names from the UVA Football team on the soon-to-be-announced All-ACC Preseason Football team, it might be because there weren’t many names on the ballot. Several schools had multiple nominees among position groups on the O and D lines,...
City trash decal year already underway; buy ASAP to avoid disrupted pickup
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Charlottesville’s new trash decal year began on July 1. Residents who use an annual trash decal for weekly trash service and have not purchased a new 2024-2025 trash decal are encouraged to purchase a new one as soon as possible to avoid any disruption in trash pickup service. Residents who have purchased a new decal since June 1st and have not received it in the mail should reach out to the City Treasurer’s Office to obtain a replacement.
BREAKING — U.Va. declares itself the "Cavalier Republic" in time for the Olympic Games
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — The Cavalier Republic, previously known as the University of Virginia, has declared itself an independent nation and hinted at plans to annex the City of Charlottesville as part of its territorial holdings. This announcement comes just ahead of the commencement of the Olympic Games where the Republic sees a chance to capitalize on its previous dominance in the collegiate sports realm and bring said dominance to the global athletic stage.
Crozet’s Thomas Heilman feeling prepared heading into Olympics
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - Seventeen-year-old Thomas Heilman says he feels prepared for the Olympics. The Crozet native has been in the pool six days a week for the past year at Charlottesville’s Piedmont YMCA getting ready for this moment. “It’s been a lot of fun, but obviously it takes...
Ex-Army officer pleads to federal charges
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A former U.S. Army officer pleaded guilty to federal charges on Wednesday. According to a release, 38-year-old Manfredo Martin-Michael Madrigal III pleaded to one count of destruction of U.S. Army materials and three counts of making a false statement. Madrigal was an officer in the...
Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment
WASHINGTON (VR) — A historic investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is helping connect more Virginia students to agriculture by building healthier communities and lifelong learning opportunities. Virginia will benefit from a record-breaking $14.3 million investment in Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants awarded to 154 projects in 43 states, Guam and Puerto Rico. These funds […] The post Virginia students to benefit from record-breaking USDA farm-to-school investment appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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