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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...
Virginia Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) Members to Host Roundtable Discussions for County Leaders
The Virginia delegation of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) has planned two roundtable discussions for local government leaders to weigh in on key elements of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s (CBP) work that has the potential to impact local governments. One of the more important topics expected to be covered at these meetings is the potential impacts and outcomes the Chesapeake Bay Program Beyond 2025 draft report may have on local governments. This report prioritizes and outlines the next steps for meeting the goals and outcomes of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement leading up to and beyond 2025. Here is the full draft report and a FAQ.
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