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Senior health science industry innovation leader joins Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
A senior business leader in the development and translation of biomedical science innovation through the commercialization pipeline has joined Virginia Tech to facilitate the growth of the academic health sciences research enterprise through building strategic industry partnerships and facilitating commercialization of discoveries. Sally Allain, formerly the head of Johnson &...
Poll highlights partisan differences of commonwealth voters
(The Center Square) — A Roanoke College poll was released Tuesday, revealing insights into the commonwealth's political makeup and the wide gulf between Democratic and Republican popular opinion. “One big takeaway continues to be the chasm between the views of Democrats and Republicans,” said Harry Wilson, senior political analyst for the institute and professor emeritus of political science at the college. “None of it is new, but it is remarkable that partisans interpret everything through different lenses.” ...
UVA Professor Discusses Economic Outlook and Fed Policies
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) –Dr. Edwin T. Burton, a professor of economics at the University of Virginia and a member of Governor Younkin’s economic advisory council, joined WINA Morning News for an in-depth discussion on the current state of the U.S. economy and upcoming Federal Reserve actions.
Charlottesville’s about to become the second Virginia city to adopt ranked choice voting
Charlottesville’s about to become the second Virginia city to adopt ranked choice voting Charlottesville’s city council approved a draft ordinance this week that will allow the use of ranked choice voting next year — when primary elections will be held for some council seats. Though the measure will still need to formally pass at the […]
Kline’s Espresso Bar construction is underway in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A new coffee stand is under construction in Waynesboro. The coffee stand will be right behind Kline’s Dairy Bar and be called Kline’s Espresso Bar. Kim Arehart, owner of Kline’s Dairy Bar in Waynesboro, said when the ice cream shop first opened, it sold ice cream and coffee.
Roanoke City Public Schools’ latest student behavior and administrative response
ROANOKE, Va. – 10 News is your Back-to-School Authority, and we know that safety is the number one concern during this time. To help parents, 10 News is breaking down the latest student behavior reports called the Student Behavior and Administrative Response. All Virginia Public Schools are required to...
Roanoke County-based TMEIC to move HQ to Texas, but most jobs to remain
A spokesperson said only ‘a small number’ of employees will relocate and the company will continue to employ approximately 270 people locally. The post Roanoke County-based TMEIC to move HQ to Texas, but most jobs to remain appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘Saturation Saturday’ checkpoints planned in Henrico, statewide Aug. 24
Law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia, including the Henrico Division of Police and Virginia State Police, will be hosting sobriety checkpoints in partnership with volunteers from Mothers Against Drunk Driving Saturday, Aug. 24. It’s part of the annual “Saturation Saturday” effort ahead of Labor Day weekend, designed to prevent drunk driving...
Hear Together: Central and Western Virginia Alzheimer’s Association Walk
The Central and Western Virginia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association invites you to walk with them on Saturday, September 14th at Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in Fishersville. With new treatment breakthroughs, there’s never been a more important time to join Walk to End Alzheimer’s®—the world’s largest event...
Man wanted by 4 agencies arrested in Henry County, hiding under trap door
HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – On August 20, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man wanted by several law enforcement agencies for a multitude of drug and other felony charges. On Tuesday, after receiving credible information, officers served a search warrant at a home on Jappa Road in Ridgeway for 44-year-old William Jackson Kennedy. […]
Beloved Methodist Daycare employee retires at 88
After 22 years of serving local children as an employee at Methodist Daycare in Appomattox, Mildred Cyrus has retired at age 88. On Thursday, co-workers and family members held a retirement party in her honor. Cyrus was born in North Carolina but raised in Appomattox, where she worked for 45...
Experts say students are at disadvantage when taught by a long-term substitute
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) — Substitute teachers are meant to fill the gap for a short period of time, some just for a day or two. However, others can hold the position for several months, which is happening more often as divisions face a teacher shortage. Substitute teachers are filling...
Missing Missouri Teen Possibly In Charlottesville Area: Sherriff’s Office Seeks Information
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children alongside the Howell County Sherriff’s office in southern Missouri are seeking any information on 17-year-old Abigail Lawless of West Plains, Missouri. Officials say Lawless vanished from her family home in the middle of the night of August 17th, leaving a note behind that said she thought she would be better off living on her own. Missouri State Highway Patrol said Lawless may be headed to Virginia accompanying someone she met online.
BOEM seeks public input on possible wind energy areas
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management officials are asking for feedback on possible commercial wind energy development in areas totaling 13.47 million acres off the coasts of North Carolina, Virginia, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland, or Central Atlantic 2. BOEM announced Wednesday that it will publish in the Federal Register on...
Virginia sees drop in chronic absenteeism, state focuses on student recovery
Chronic absenteeism, a long-standing issue in Virginia's education system, is experiencing a decline, according to recent data from the Virginia Department of Education. The data illustrates a 16% drop this year compared to last year.
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