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JMU School of Nursing ranked among Virginia’s best
RNCareers.org, a nursing education resource, has recognized JMU as the second-best nursing school in Virginia for its bachelor's in nursing program. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized Nursing School of Distinction.”. — RNCareers.org. “This accolade further cements the university’s reputation as a nationally recognized...
Affordable Virginia asking US Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A Virginia advocacy organization is calling on a United States Representative to defend the Affordable Care Act, which transformed healthcare across the country. On Tuesday afternoon in Virginia Beach, Affordable Virginia asked Rep. Jen Kiggans to defend the Affordable Care Act. The act was passed...
‘Nobody knows and nobody could know right now’: Political analyst on Vice Presidemt Kamala Harris’ chances of winning Virginia
“The truth is nobody knows and nobody could know right now,” said Larry Sabato, Director of the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics, to 8News. “Any polls that come out now should be discarded, because we don’t know who the vice presidential candidate is and people haven’t had a chance to get to know Harris better.”
Man Sentenced to 43 Years for Murder of Justice Kilel at Sunshine MiniMart
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Cheryl V. Higgins has sentenced Orlando Allen Jr. to 43 years in prison for the March 4, 2023 murder of Justice Kegan Kilel at the Sunshine MiniMart. Twenty years of the sentence were suspended, leaving an active sentence of 23 years. The sentencing follows the case of Nasir Floyd McGhee in June, who was also involved in the incident. McGhee was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to voluntary manslaughter.
Retired Spotsylvania fire chief’s cancer battle told by VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center
Story courtesy VCU Cancer Center: Greg Leitz, a VCU Health patient, has inspired his colleagues and VCU Health team members alike with his hopeful spirit. (Enterprise Marketing and Communications) Greg Leitz is no stranger to battling adverse circumstances. He fought hundreds of fires during his 20-year tenure with the Spotsylvania...
Man from Georgia arrested in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A man from Georgia was arrested in Greene County early Wednesday morning. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office reports a deputy posted on Seminole Trail near Ruckersville just after midnight spotted a speeding vehicle. The deputy pulled the vehicle over after clocking it traveling...
After six wins in two years, Virginia's Tony Elliott remains confident: 'Development takes time'
Virginia football has won six games in Tony Elliott's first two seasons in Charlottesville. The pressure is mounting for the Virginia head coach to show that his team has made progress this fall. "I think if you look at year one, we struggled to be competitive consistently game in and...
Charlottesville high schoolers clearing the way for a new trail
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A group of high school interns is clearing the way for a new trail in Charlottesville. It’s part of the trailblazers program, a collaboration with a few non-profits in the city and the Community Attention Youth Internship Program. Since Monday, July 22, the group has...
Political uncertainty can affect mental health
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and Kamala Harris being the likely nominee for the Democratic Party, things are starting to heat up for Election Day. People are uncertain about the future of our government, and it can cause a strain on mental...
Charlottesville police investigating Tuesday night shootings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville police are investigating two shootings that happened Tuesday, July 23, leaving two people hurt. Police say the first shooting happened just before 9 p.m. at 108 Lankford Avenue. Officers say a 23-year-old man was shot and is currently in serious but stable condition at the...
Army officer at Charlottesville JAG School pleads guilty to deleting sensitive materials
A former Army officer at the JAG School in Charlottesville pled guilty today to federal charges associated with filming himself deleting sensitive online training materials. Manfredo Martin-Michael Madrigal III, 38, a former resident of Charlottesville, pled to one count of destruction of U.S. Army materials and three counts of making a false statement.
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