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Reckoning at Hampton VA hospital after widespread failures and deficiencies
(The Center Square) — The executive director, chief of staff and chief of surgery at the Hampton VA Medical Center are all leaving after investigations revealed substandard care and potentially willful negligence. Their exodus stems from congressional investigations and a Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General report....
Williamsburg Opera: Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus
& Friday, August 16, on WHRO TV 15, 10 p.m. Opera in Williamsburg presents: Die Fledermaus (The Bat). A lively operetta, recorded at Crosswalk, Williamsburg, VA on 9/11/2023. English dialog, singing in the original German with English subtitles. Conductor: Jorge Parodi.
Daughter of late Supreme Court Justice Scalia appointed to Virginia Board of Education
The daughter of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has been appointed by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to serve on the Virginia Board of Education, drawing criticism from some Democrats who called the appointment politically motivated. Meg Bryce, a psychology educator who unsuccessfully ran last year for an at-large...
Virginia appeals court rules judge wrongly dismissed asset forfeiture challenge
A Virginia court erroneously ruled authorities could keep $35,293 seized from a Chesterfield County auto repair shop by setting the bar too high for the owner to prove the cash wasn’t connected to a crime, according to a state Court of Appeals opinion released this week. The case dealing with asset forfeiture laws centers on […]
Country singer Lauren Alaina cancels upcoming concerts after father’s death and says ‘I really don’t have words yet’
COUNTRY singer Lauren Alaina canceled her upcoming concerts to mourn her father's death. The Road Less Traveled singer announced the news on social media saying, "I really don't have words yet." Lauren took to Instagram to share the news with her fans on Wednesday. "We lost my daddy last night,...
Two Buyback Foals Smash Previous Bid Records at 2024 Chincoteague Pony Auction
CHINCOTEAGUE, VA - The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company saw record bidding at Thursday’s pony auction following the 99th Annual Chincoteague Pony Swim. Foal #11, reportedly a descendent of the famous Misty of Chincoteague, sold for a whopping $50,000 during Thursday’s auction. The final bid for foal #40 was not far behind, totaling $45,000. Saltwater Cowboy and Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company’s Hunter Leonard tells WBOC both of the foals were buybacks, meaning they will return to their lives among the famous wild ponies of Chincoteague.
From Camden to Paris: Sawyer keeps watch on Team USA's health
Quinton Sawyer will tell you that growing up in Camden County, he never dreamed he’d be the athletic trainer for an NBA team, much less accompany the USA Basketball Men’s National Team to an Olympic Games. But Sawyer, who graduated from Camden County High School in 2000, has now done both. The athletic trainer for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, Sawyer is in Paris for the next five to six weeks, helping some of the greatest athletes in the world — LeBron James, Joel Embiid, Stephan...
William & Mary wins Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for externship program
William & Mary’s Office of Career Development and Professional Engagement (OCDPE) won a Gold 2024 Circle of Excellence Award for its externship program, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced on June 26. OCDPE partners with alumni across the country to provide externship experiences for students....
What’s Next: 2024 Presidential Election
Washington (DC News Now) — With the announcement of Biden stepping down and Kamala Harris stepping up, how does this change the dynamic of the 2024 presidential race? Larry Sabato, Director of the Unversity of Virginia’s Center for Politics shares his reaction to the change and what this could mean for Virginia.
Gas Prices Hold Steady as Summer Ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After a turbulent summer, gas prices are set to remain steady as July ends and August begins. AAA’s Mid-Atlantic spokesperson, Morgan Dean, reports that the national average rose by only 2 cents last week, currently at $3.52 per gallon. In the Charlottesville area, the price of a gallon of gas stands at $3.43, just a penny higher than it was at this time last year.
Pinpoint Weather: Pleasant weekend ahead
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – Slightly less humid air will move into the region this weekend. Rain chances are small, but a very isolated shower or storm is possible in the mountains. Any rain will be light with less than a tenth of an inch expected. Many areas will receive...
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