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THC emergency room visits decrease in young Virginians
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New data from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows a decrease in young Virginians going to the emergency room with THC or hemp-related issues. The data suggests the decline in hospital visits for people 18 and younger follows a new law that went into effect...
Traffic enforcement resulted in hundreds of citations
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Hundreds of vehicles got pulled over during a 12-hour traffic enforcement initiative on Thursday. Multiple jurisdictions participated including Charlottesville, Albemarle, Nelson, Greene, and Madison. In total, 355 traffic stops were conducted and 368 summonses were issued. Violations included speeding, reckless driving, registration/inspection, cell phone...
QUICK TAKE: Lady Vols advance to Super Regional
The Lady Vols needed just three games to win the Knoxville Regional and beat Virginia for the second time in two days to advance to the Super Regional. Karlyn Pickens pitched a gem for Tennessee, 43-10, in the 6-0 win on Sunday at Lee Stadium against Virginia, 34-20. The Lady Vols didn't allow a run during the regional with two wins by Pickens and one by Payton Gottshall.
Rivanna RiverFest Returns for 4th year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Rivanna RiverFest returned for its 4th year, celebrating the water that runs through both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. “Rivanna RiverFest is a celebration of the Rivanna River. It’s a way for us to come and actually get to the river, be right next to the river and hang out and celebrate all of the great things that the river has to offer,” Rivanna Conservation Alliance Operations Coordinator Sophie Elliott said.
Warming Trend This Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Following a drizzly day, mainly dry weather is expected ahead. Sunday kicks off with patchy fog, and a chance for an isolated shower, otherwise a dry day, with a late break in clouds possible. High pressure builds in Monday and Tuesday, allowing for sunnier conditions. Temperatures will also be on the rebound, back in the 80′s by Tuesday. Similar to the past few weeks, we will end the week on a gray and damp note with daily rain chance Thursday into the weekend. Check back for updates.
Dry and warmer start to week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - After a soaking rainfall to start the weekend, this Sunday afternoon looks to be mainly dry. Expect a warming trend through mid-week. Quiet weather conditions until later in the week. Most communities received between an inch to two and a half inches of rainfall from Friday...
University of Virginia health psychologist on how cancer can affect mental health
Kim Penberthy of the University of Virginia says treatment for cancer can be just as challenging for a patient’s mental health as the diagnosis. “Mental health challenges can create the cycle with the stress and things like impacting your sleep, that then weaken the immune system,” Penberthy said.
Fourth-year Bodo’s orders — creative or catastrophic?
A pit stop at Bodo’s Bagels is a must-do at the University. Students swing by Bodo’s on the Corner to fuel study sessions, cure hangovers and catch up with friends over a weekend brunch. Though more conventional orders — like a bagel with cream cheese or an egg sandwich — are common, many students concoct more peculiar orders. This week, my friends and I called upon more seasoned patrons for Bodo’s inspiration, trying five of the most intriguing Bodo’s sandwiches recommended to us by our fourth-year friends. Some of these orders demonstrated the elderly wisdom of the eldest class, but others made us wonder whether these soon-to-be graduates — and their palates — are ready for adult life.
Charlottesville schools weighing security options
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - In 2020 Charlottesville City Schools implemented care and safety assistants and removed police security resource officers. On Saturday, May 18, the school board met to consider changing security measures again. At the school board meeting several parents said they don’t want police in schools. They claimed...
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