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THC emergency room visits decrease in young Virginians
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New data from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows a decrease in young Virginians going to the emergency room with THC or hemp-related issues. The data suggests the decline in hospital visits for people 18 and younger follows a new law that went into effect...
Rivanna RiverFest Returns for 4th year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Rivanna RiverFest returned for its 4th year, celebrating the water that runs through both Charlottesville and Albemarle County. “Rivanna RiverFest is a celebration of the Rivanna River. It’s a way for us to come and actually get to the river, be right next to the river and hang out and celebrate all of the great things that the river has to offer,” Rivanna Conservation Alliance Operations Coordinator Sophie Elliott said.
CPD removes encampment under bridge over Preston Avenue
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Friday morning, Charlottesville Police cleared out an encampment underneath the railroad bridge that crosses Preston Avenue. Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis says the department has received complaints about individuals living underneath the bridge, leaving trash lying around, and even lighting open fires. CPD identified the...
QUICK TAKE: Lady Vols advance to Super Regional
The Lady Vols needed just three games to win the Knoxville Regional and beat Virginia for the second time in two days to advance to the Super Regional. Karlyn Pickens pitched a gem for Tennessee, 43-10, in the 6-0 win on Sunday at Lee Stadium against Virginia, 34-20. The Lady Vols didn't allow a run during the regional with two wins by Pickens and one by Payton Gottshall.
Kindlewood gets grant to help art installation project
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new federal grant means one Charlottesville neighborhoods is getting to install some new art. Kindlewood, formerly known as Friendship Court, will get a $100,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. When the redevelopment of the community gets to Phase 2 and 3, there...
Traffic enforcement on U.S. 29 yields 368 summonses, one DUI arrest
Police officers in the region conducted 355 traffic stops during an enforcement initiative on Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The traffic stops along U.S. 29 resulted in 368 summonses. Participating agencies included the Albemarle County Police Department, Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, Charlottesville Police Department, Greene County Sheriff’s Office...
Warming Trend This Week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Following a drizzly day, mainly dry weather is expected ahead. Sunday kicks off with patchy fog, and a chance for an isolated shower, otherwise a dry day, with a late break in clouds possible. High pressure builds in Monday and Tuesday, allowing for sunnier conditions. Temperatures will also be on the rebound, back in the 80′s by Tuesday. Similar to the past few weeks, we will end the week on a gray and damp note with daily rain chance Thursday into the weekend. Check back for updates.
Charlottesville schools weighing security options
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - In 2020 Charlottesville City Schools implemented care and safety assistants and removed police security resource officers. On Saturday, May 18, the school board met to consider changing security measures again. At the school board meeting several parents said they don’t want police in schools. They claimed...
Dry and warmer start to week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - After a soaking rainfall to start the weekend, this Sunday afternoon looks to be mainly dry. Expect a warming trend through mid-week. Quiet weather conditions until later in the week. Most communities received between an inch to two and a half inches of rainfall from Friday...
Two arrested for theft of Harley-Davidson motorcycle
LOUISA, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a motorcycle. The Town of Louisa Police Department says officers started investigating the theft of a Harley-Davidson on May 5. The investigation determined there were two suspects, 31-year-old Jakob Foust Beckner and 20-year-old Nathaniel...
Fourth-year Bodo’s orders — creative or catastrophic?
A pit stop at Bodo’s Bagels is a must-do at the University. Students swing by Bodo’s on the Corner to fuel study sessions, cure hangovers and catch up with friends over a weekend brunch. Though more conventional orders — like a bagel with cream cheese or an egg sandwich — are common, many students concoct more peculiar orders. This week, my friends and I called upon more seasoned patrons for Bodo’s inspiration, trying five of the most intriguing Bodo’s sandwiches recommended to us by our fourth-year friends. Some of these orders demonstrated the elderly wisdom of the eldest class, but others made us wonder whether these soon-to-be graduates — and their palates — are ready for adult life.
University of Virginia health psychologist on how cancer can affect mental health
Kim Penberthy of the University of Virginia says treatment for cancer can be just as challenging for a patient’s mental health as the diagnosis. “Mental health challenges can create the cycle with the stress and things like impacting your sleep, that then weaken the immune system,” Penberthy said.
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