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Search firm presents some 30 candidates to selection committee for UVA President

The executive search consultant finding potential candidates for the University of Virginia President's search revealed Tuesday they are in active conversations with roughly 30 people "who've expressed something between tentative to extraordinary interest", and some faculty are concerned about the process in light of the letter from the White House.

1 week ago

Charlottesville City Council moves toward purchase of a $6.2 million property to address homelessness

The city has long sought where to put a low barrier shelter.

1 week ago

Ron Huber returns to Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

Following 18 years as Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia, Ron Huber has returned to the city.

1 week ago

Jason Lineen named interim Chief at UVA Health Children’s

UVA Health has named Chief Strategy Officer Jason Lineen as interim chief of UVA Health Children's as the inaugural person in that position, Cindy Bo, has stepped away for personal reasons.

2 weeks ago

UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center receives $13 Million to battle deadliest blood cancer

NCI funding advances efforts against acute myeloid leukemia.

2 weeks ago

Parents form a single, large city schools PTO fund

After kind of a false start with the effort around the time of the pandemic, Charlottesville schools parents are banding together with a citywide PTO fund.

2 weeks ago

CPD charges 20-year old Henrico woman in Wed. fatal Emmet Street pedestrian accident

Although cooperative in the investigation, a 20-year old suburban Richmond woman faces charges in the Wednesday night pedestrian accident that killed a 67-year old man on Emmet Street.

2 weeks ago

City Council considers Holiday Drive property purchase for low-barrier shelter

City Council Monday night will consider the purchase of a $6.2-million property at 2000 Holiday Drive next to the Econo Lodge for a possible low-barrier homeless shelter.

2 weeks ago

UVA reviewing White House provisions for federal benefits

Trump's proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence" requires universities to cease considering gender and race in admissions decisions.

2 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ready for area defense employee surge

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is ready for any influx of people in need because of the federal government shutdown.

2 weeks ago

RWSA starts work on Ragged Mountain Pool Fill Project next week

The goal is to add 700 million gallons of water.

2 weeks ago

NBC may pull 29News from YouTube over a dispute with the network

The station can still be watched through streaming apps and broadcast.

2 weeks ago

Maryland man who killed a Wintergreen Police officer sentenced to 48 years

Daniel Barmak, who pled guilty, was able to wrestle away Officer Chris Wagner's gun.

2 weeks ago

UVA President search committee sets meeting for first presentation of candidates

The UVA Board of Visitors' 10th Presidential Search Special Committee has set an October 7 meeting date as they move toward a late November goal to interview candidates for the position.

2 weeks ago

UVA researchers looking at focused ultrasound for substance abuse and mental health treatments

Two new UVA Health specialists are looking at ways focused ultrasound, used effectively in treating essential tremor and Parkinson's symptoms, can be used as non-invasive treatment for addiction, substance abuse disorder, and other mental health issues.

2 weeks ago

UVA’s Tony Elliott has been named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week

The award honors coaches who embody the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity. 

2 weeks ago

Three Hoos snag weekly ACC football honors

Accolades keep coming from UVA football's 46-38 double overtime victory over then 8th-ranked Florida State as three Hoos have garnered weekly Atlantic Coast Conference honors.

2 weeks ago

Horse tests positive for West Nile Virus in Orange

ORANGE COU, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has confirmed that a…

3 weeks ago

UVA fined by ACC after 19 hurt in post-FSU field rush

As per new ACC policy, the University of Virginia received a $50,000 fine for the field rush following Friday night's rush of fans after Hoos football's double-overtime upset of Florida State at Scott Stadium.

3 weeks ago

UVA Health hopes to increase awareness as Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month ends

Heading into the last weekend of September, UVA Health is getting out the word about symptoms and treatments at the end of Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. 

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