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FOIA Friday: Records show years-long history of overdue balances of ex-Richmond city official
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in practice take the opposite stance, acting as if records are by default private and the public must prove they should be handled otherwise.
‘There’s life after incarceration’ for Charlottesville youth
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Second Chancer Foundation is working to bring more resources to incarcerated youth at the Blue Ridge Detention Center. Thursday, July 18, community organizations set up inside the detention center to connect for a couple hours. Organizations like PVCC, Ready Kids, Home to Hope, and The Fountain Fund joined in. The goal is to help youth know what resources are available to help when they get out.
Swimmer Gretchen Walsh Uses Math To Stimulate Mind In Competition
SALT LAKE CITY – U.S. swimmer Gretchen Walsh minors in math at the University of Virginia and her love for numbers finds its way into competition. A lot of athletes struggle with the mental side of their sport. Walsh has cracked the code by using math to stay locked in on the task at hand.
Police identify woman found dead near woods in Manassas after shooting
MANASSAS, Va. (DC News Now) — Detectives in Prince William County are working to learn what led to the shooting death of a woman, who was found near the woods, in Manassas Thursday night. The Prince William County Police Department (PWCPD) said officers were called to Pineview Road and Cregger Lane area around 8:30 p.m. […]
Stalled boundary will bring needed rain
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Great way to end the work week. We’ll see a mix of clouds and sunshine today, with cooler than normal temperatures. A stalled boundary to our south will gradually drift north. Clouds will increase tonight. Saturday will feature periods of rain and cooler than normal temperatures. By Sunday, conditions will warm and humidity will rise, with a isolated shower or storm. Our rain chances increase for much of next week, will daily chances for showers and storms. For a complete forecast, go to 29News.com. Have a great and safe weekend !
UVA performs new treatment for old problem
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia Medical Center has performed its first lymphatic venous bypass procedure. It’s a new approach to an old problem that has left many suffering with arm and leg swelling. Lymphedema Venous Bypass has been around for a decade, but it’s rare and...
UVA’s Walsh sisters ready to compete at Olympics
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s the ultimate goal to medal at the Olympics. Alex Walsh won silver at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics three years ago as a teenager swimming in the 200-meter individual medley. This year, younger sister Gretchen Walsh will compete with her at the Olympics in Paris.
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,...
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