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UVA Health discuss vascular condition that could affect athletes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- With the Summer Olympics kicking off this week, UVA Health discusses a vascular condition that could affect athletes. Marfan syndrome affects connective tissue throughout the body, including the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, lungs and eyes. People with Marfan are at high risk of developing aneurysms because the connective tissue of the arteries is weaker and not able to handle stress as well.
Mandela Fellows gather at UVA to discuss cultural growth
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs welcomed guests from all over Africa to discuss leadership and cultural growth. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is a program that brings young leaders from every country in sub-Saharan Africa to the United States for academic...
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...
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Pinpoint Weather: Pleasant weekend ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Slightly less humid air will move into the region this weekend. Rain chances are small, but a very isolated shower or storm is possible in the mountains. Any rain will be light with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Many areas will receive...
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
Pope & Schapiro: The presidential campaigns and Virginia
Lots of news this past week about the presidential campaign. How will it impact Virginia?. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
Here’s how much Southwest Virginia has been left out of growth in the state’s economy
Three charts show how economic growth in Virginia has left Southwest behind. The post Here’s how much Southwest Virginia has been left out of growth in the state’s economy appeared first on Cardinal News.
Several local breweries recognized in Craft Beer Cup
RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Several area breweries earned recognition from the 2024 Virginia Craft Beer Cup. This year’s competition was held at Old Ox Brewery in Ashburn. According to a release, a record 128 breweries from across the Commonwealth submitted their wares, including 20 new participants. Brewers were...
Thousands Watch Chincoteague Wild Ponies Complete 99th Annual Swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No....
Gas prices in Harrisonburg fell over past week
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – Triple-A Mid-Atlantic is reporting gas prices in Harrisonburg dropped a nickel a gallon this week and now average $3.48 a gallon. That is a penny a gallon less than last month but a penny a gallon more than at this time last year. However,...
JMU pollinator program receives state recognition
HARRISONBURG, Va. (ROCKTOWN NOW) – James Madison University is going to be recognized for its Virginia Pollinator-Smart Solar certification. The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Wildlife Resources will recognize the school next week during a presentation. JMU is the first university...
Harrisonburg and Rockingham County schools see new cell phone rules
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Harrisonburg and Rockingham Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 State of Education at Spotswood High School on Friday. Major discussion topics included cell phone rules, artificial intelligence, diversity and much more. The event was led by Michael Richards, superintendent of Harrisonburg City Public Schools, and...
Youngkin approves changes to animal waste rules aimed at reducing groundwater pollution
Virginia is on track to implement updated rules for animal waste created by certain farming operations, despite disagreement on how to regulate older earthen lagoons that pose a greater risk of releasing pollutants into groundwater. Wednesday, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved the regulation changes for farmers who confine cows, pigs and more for 45 days […]
Voter registration up over 35% in Virginia with VP Harris now leading Democratic ticket
Data obtained by 8News shows that voter registration in Virginia is on the rise after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race for President and Vice President Kamala Harris announced her plans to seek the Democratic nomination for president.
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