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UVA Baseball: A Way Too Early Potential 2025 Lineup Card
With the draft finished, high school players committed, and with fall workouts fast approaching, here is our theory of how the Hoos could lineup as the NCAA College Baseball season begins on February 25th. C. Jacob Ferrence–The Salisbury grad transfer was excellent behind the plate for the Hoos last season,...
Tim Heaphy writes book on Unite the Right, January 6
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Tim Heaphy, lead investigator for the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack and Charlottesville’s Unite the Right, former University of Virginia counsel and previous United States attorney for the Western District of Virginia, will soon have a new title: published author. Harbinger:...
Best Virginia opens 2024 TBT with different look
If predicting what a college team might look like in the era of open transfers and NIL is tough, then doing so for squads in The Basketball Tournament is even more difficult. With personnel changing from year to year, and some not firming up their commitments to play until days before the event starts, rosters are often in flux for the million-dollar winner-take-all event. That leaves precious little time to practice together or develop an identity, but the teams which are able to do so will have a leg up in their pursuit of the cash.
Mild Highs and Sunny Skies
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Following a heat wave and scattered showers, we’ve finally broken out into pleasant summer weather. Sunny, dry, less humid, and mild with highs in the 80′s for the day. That will not be the case long term. Saturday will feature cooler temperatures in the 70′s to low 80′s with early to midday showers and gray skies. The front that brings showers Saturday will stall to the south on Sunday, making for another widely sunny, dry, and more seasonable day. Today and Sunday will likely be the pick days for the next 7 days. After Sunday, an area of low pressure will allow for daily shower and storm chances through the remainder of the week. Check back for updates.
UVA Women’s Basketball signs 2023 Max Preps Player of the Year Payton Dunbar
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WFXR)– The University of Virginia women’s basketball head coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton announced the signing of Narrows native Payton Dunbar on Thursday, July 18. Dunbar, who will play for the Cavaliers during the 2024-25 season, was homeschooled and recently made the decision to reclassify to the class...
Virginia Lottery Pick 3 Night, Pick 3 Day results for July 18, 2024
The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 18, 2024, results for each game:. DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day. Night: 3-2-7, FB: 2. Day: 1-3-8, FB: 0. Check Pick 3 payouts and...
Visit these 5 designated dark sky parks to watch Perseid meteor shower in Virginia
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — Do you enjoy stargazing or just need some weekend plans? The Perseid meteor shower could be visible now through Aug. 24 and you can get a good view at five parks in Virginia which were designated as International Dark Sky Parks by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA). These five parks […]
“More than your struggle...” Elk Hill students overcoming adversity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - For the second year in a row, Elk Hill in Central Virginia has been recognized as a top healthcare workplace. The non-profit focuses on helping kids who come from traumatic backgrounds, and some who struggle mentally and emotionally. One employee is using her personal experience to...
After VMSDEP repeal, military families call on lawmakers to end the practice of ‘legislating through the budget’
After months of intense debate, Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed a bill repealing recently made changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP). Although they are happy with the repeal, military families now have their sights set on a new goal.
‘Yes You Matter.’ Local activist boosts youth confidence
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Educator, entertainer, and Charlottesville native Mr. Alex-Zan hosted his 16th annual Summer Thinkshop Thursday. Dozens of kids came to Burnley-Moran Elementary School to laugh, learn, and have fun. Mr. Zan says it’s all about building kids’ confidence, now more than ever. “This is our...
Tiffany Announces Additions of Three Transfers to 2024-25 Roster
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia men’s lacrosse head coach Lars Tiffany announced the addition of three transfers to the Cavaliers’ 2024-25 roster Thursday (July 18). Charles Balsamo (Duke), Andrew Greenspan (Notre Dame) and Johnny Hackett (Bryant) will begin training with the Cavaliers this fall. Balsamo spent the past...
Reds draft UVA’s Anthony Stephan
Virginia Cavaliers outfielder Anthony Stephan was selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 13th round (389th overall) on day three of the 2024 MLB Draft. Virginia had a total of four players taken in this year’s draft. Four or more Cavaliers have been selected in the MLB Draft in...
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning Americans about a listeria outbreak that has sickened more than two dozen people across 12 states, believe to be linked to deli meat.As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill -- all of whom have been hospitalized -- and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the federal health agency.New York is the state with the most cases at seven, followed by Maryland with six. States that have also reported cases include Illinois, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia...
Virginia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 2.7% in June
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 2.7 percent in June, according to data released on this week by Virginia Works, the state’s Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. The rate was 0.1% higher than the rate one year ago. The data shows the number of unemployed...
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