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Man dies at hospital following Albemarle County crash
ALBEMARLE COUNTY — Authorities said a man was killed in a two-vehicle crash Thursday night in Albemarle County. At approximately 6:40 p.m., the Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a crash involving an SUV and sedan in the area of Seminole Trail and Hill Top View Lane, a press release said. ...
Contamination in Virginia waterways leads to recreational, fish consumption advisories
A recent fire at a storage warehouse in South Hill has led the Virginia Department of Health to issue recreational water and fish consumption advisories in response. The fire occurred at the Nutrien Ag Solutions facility at 501 W. Danville St. on July 6. Water used to fight the fire...
Trump’s proposed tariffs would let US ‘fight back’ against China: Youngkin
Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) argued that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs would help the United States on the global stage, allowing the country to be competitive against others such as China. Trump’s proposal would impose a 10% across-the-board fee on all products imported into the U.S., which he has argued would help protect jobs. […]
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:...
“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...
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.
Cyclists biking across US to raise awareness of poverty foundation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A few cyclists passed through Charlottesville Thursday, July 18 as part of a nationwide tour to end poverty. The goal of the ‘Pedaling to End Poverty’ tour is to raise awareness for the SEED Poverty Alleviation Program at Utah State University. The cyclists started...
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.
VHSL holding two-day meetings going into the school year with public invited to Day 1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia High School League staff will conduct two-day area meetings throughout the state beginning July 22 and continuing until August 28 to review all aspects of the League’s athletic and non-athletic programs before the school year begins. The VHSL is extending an exclusive invitation to the public to attend the Day 1 meeting in their area, allowing attendees to ask questions, provide input, or share any concerns they might want to share with the VHSL staff. Executive Director Billy Haun, Assistant Director for Compliance Ty Gafford, and other VHSL Assistant Directors will lead the meetings. The public is invited to interact one-on-one with VHSL staff.
Tom Sox Triumph vs Generals Amid Thunder and Lightning
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Tom Sox were not going to let a little inclement weather stand in the way of a doubleheader sweep of the Waynesboro Generals on Wednesday evening. After a two-hour thunder and lightning delay, game one got underway at 7:05. Coastal Carolina...
Chief Kochis says press conference demonstrates misinformation needs to be cleared up, but trust building needs to be continued
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Police Chief Mike Kochis tells Morning News about the press conference he held July 15 on the Nassau Street incident… the public deserves to know the truth. And it’s important the department tells people as much as can be told, or “people will just make stuff up”. However, he said it’s readily apparent there’s still a lot of trust-building the police department has to do.
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