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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.
Track & Field Named USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS – James Madison track & field received academic team recognition from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA), as announced by the organization. As a team, the Dukes were honored for its 3.214 grade-point average, highlighted by nine student-athletes with a 3.5 or...
Sentara cuts climate pollution from gas used for anesthesia
This story was reported by WHRO News. Sentara Health officials say they are reducing climate pollution from a greenhouse gas used for anesthesia, part of the system’s wider effort to reduce health care’s sizable carbon footprint. The health system’s hospitals throughout Virginia and North Carolina have largely phased...
Community Serve Day offers free health services including sports and health physical exams
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV)—The Church of the Nazarene is hosting a community service day on July 27. During this day, locals can receive free health services, including Sports physical exams, mammograms, and haircuts. The Church of the Nazarene asked the Blue Ridge Free Clinic (BRFC) to offer sports and health...
Virginia, Beware of Fake Missing Child Posts on Facebook
Have you seen alarming posts about missing children on local Facebook pages? If so, do the police a favor and report them. These types of posts are flooding feeds, and many are scams designed to prey on your sympathies. SCAM ALERT: Beware of Fake "Missing Child" Posts on Facebook. Yesterday...
Not in my back yard: Community buy-in will be necessary to overcome housing insecurity
Community agencies have come together to tackle housing insecurity and homelessness in Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro. In the last 10 months, the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge, Valley Community Services Board, Augusta Health and numerous other organizations have been learning more about the housing crisis in the Shenandoah Valley.
SAW opioid settlement town hall feedback calls for in-patient treatment center
STAUNTON - "We didn't even know what fentanyl was." One of the first speakers at the July 17 Opioid Town Hall in Staunton's city council chambers teared up, anger tinging her voice. ...
Concerns over Waynesboro road work voiced to city staff
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - Waynesboro city officials have heard concerns from residents regarding road work that is happening around the city. The city is using a method called micro-sealing to maintain roads. “So you have the traditional mill and pave. We have a new process called micro sealing,” council member...
Eagles donate $100,000 to Special Love
Special Love, a Winchester based organization focused on supporting children with cancer and their families, received a $100,000 donation from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles in Winchester on Sunday. Winchester member Tammy Frye served as the State Madam President in the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and chose Special...
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 !
Exploring AI Governance with Founder of Brownland Leadership Solutions James French
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Right Now hosted James French, founder of Brownland Leadership Solutions and former President of the Montpelier Foundation Board, to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and the application of his governance model, structural parity. French, known for pioneering structural parity at...
Most ambulances are not stocked with blood
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- When a person calls an ambulance after a traumatic injury, they might not think to ask if the ambulance has blood on board. But surprisingly, many departments don't carry this precious resource. Each year, roughly 60,000 Americans bleed to death, and roughly 31,000 die from...
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