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Virginians Weigh In On Blood Alcohol Limits
If you usually have a drink or two and think you can drive home, your chances of blowing under the limit might drop. The Nati...
Governor Kicks Off "Virginia Adopts" Campaign
Governor McDonnell wants to find homes for children who are in foster care. He announced the "Virginia Adopts" camp...
UVA Sees More People Needing Genetic Counseling
A University of Virginia health professional says growing numbers of patients are seeking genetic counseling. Matt Thomas say...
Suspected Case Of Mumps Diagnosed At UVA
Mumps at the University of Virginia. The Executive Director of the Department of Student Health James C. Turner sent a letter...
Prominent UVA Graduate Backs Brain-Mapping Proposal
President Obama has proposed a multi-million dollar program to begin mapping activity in the human brain, and a prominent Uni...
Thorpe To Resume Lead Role In Jefferson Area Tea Party
A change in leadership at the helm of the Jefferson Area Tea Party. Carole Thorpe will resume her role as the Chair of the lo...
Abortion Rights Backers Denounce Changes To Health Bill
Some abortion rights advocates are upset with Governor McDonnell because he's amended a bill that would establish a healt...
UVA Nursing School Gets Major Gift
A $5 million gift from a Washington-area financier and his wife will help the University of Virginiato doublethe enrollme...
McDonnell Signs Bill Expanding List Of Banned Drugs
Governor Bob McDonnell has signed a bill to expand the list of banned synthetic drugs. McDonnell says synthetic cannabinoids ...
Bell Opposes Some Lawmakers' Approach To Medicaid
A local lawmaker hopes Virginia won't cave on the issue of Medicaid expansion. Albemarle Republican Delegate Rob Bell (pi...
Toscano Expects To See Expansion Of Medicaid Rolls
A prediction that the Medicaid rolls in Virginiawill expand. That comes from Charlottesville Democratic Delegate David Toscan...
Potential Roadblock For Transportation Spending
Virginia Democrats might block transportation funding unless the governor expands Medicaid to more than 400-thousand low inco...
Tea Party Calls On Dumler To Resign
The local Tea Party wants Chris Dumler out. The Jefferson Area Tea Party says Dumler should do the honorable thing and step d...
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame to Honor Dr. Frank McCue with the Distinguished Virginian Award
PORTSMOUTH, VA – The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has selected Dr. Frank C. McCue III for its 2013 Distinguished Virgin...
Drug Association Says Clinical Trials Good For Economy
We've all heard the ads that recruit people to take part in clinical trials. A medicine trade group says those studies ca...
House Republicans: Expand Medicaid But Fix It First
State House Republicans are not changing their tune on Medicaid. They have said they are okay with Medicaid expansion, but sa...
School Lunch Overhaul In Fairfax County
The biggest school division in Virginia says its students are overloading on processed food. Fairfax County is renovating a h...
Cuccinelli Addresses Area GOP Activists
The Republican nominee for Governor opposes an expansion of the Medicaid rolls in Virginia. Ken Cuccinelli (pictured) shared ...
Medicaid Becomes Bone Of Contention For Lawmakers
The two chambers of the General Assembly have found a new source of disagreement. The House of Delegates and the State Senate...
UVA Student Has Bacterial Meningitis
A University of Virginia student has been diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, but school officials say the treatment was imm...
AAA: Cell Phone Use Connected To Other Risky Driving Behavior
Using a cell phone while driving is a sign that other risky behavior behind the wheel is likely to occur. That's accordin...
Lawmakers Consider Drug Testing For Those On Welfare
One of the polarizing issues in this year's General Assembly involves a proposal to require Social Services departments t...
Belmont Will Be Future Home of Blue Ridge PACE
The University of Virginia Health System, the Riverside Health System, and the Jefferson Area Board for Aging broke ground We...
Cancer Screening Numbers Decline
Preventative screenings for cancer have dropped in the last ten years. The American Cancer Society spokesman Chuck Reed think...
VPLC Law Speaks Out Against McDonnell's Medicaid Pledge
An attorney who works with low-income patients is challenging Governor McDonnell's response to a federal health care init...
Flu Epidemic Keeps Health Professionals Hopping
The current flu epidemichas many Virginia doctors and nurses handling larger than usual patient loads.Many health districts h...
Cuccinelli Says Go To Jail To Fight Health Care Reform
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli suggests going to jail as a way to fight health care reform. On the Steve Deace Show Cuccinel...
Research: Nutritional Supplement Could Prevent Alzheimer's
Research from the University of Virginia and Northwestern University shows a nutritional supplement might offer protection fr...
Supervisors Allow Child Care Facility To Expand
The Albemarle Supervisors will let a child care facility in the Four Seasons subdivision expand its enrollment. The board vot...
CDC: Get Your Flu Shot Now
Health officials want to see more people get their flu shots before Christmas gets here.Dr. Michael Jhung is with the Centers...
UVA And Continuum Notify Patients About Missing Device
The University of Virginia Medical Center is notifying patients of Continuum Home Infusion that an unencrypted handheld elect...
Virginia Limits Movement Of Deer Bagged In Pennsylvania
Virginia is limiting the movement of deer that was bagged in Pennsylvania into our Commonwealth. That's because chronic w...
Panel Discussion Held On Affordable Care Act
A panel recently met in Richmond to discuss how the state should implement the Affordable Care Act. Mike Jorgensen of the Vir...
New ID Card Simplifies Veteran Services
Many retailers and restaurants offer discounts and other incentives to veterans. With a new ID card, veterans can easily show...
New ID Card Simplifies Veteran Services
Many retailers and restaurants offer discounts and other incentives to veterans. With a new ID card, veterans can easily show...
Area Residents Will Observe Veterans Day
Our region's primary Veterans' Day observance will take place at 11 a.m. Monday at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on th...
Sabato Reacts To Election Results
The election results have been analyzed by Larry Sabato of the UVA Center for Politics:Sabato says Republicans need to make s...
Local Facilities Received Items From Mass. Company
The Food and Drug Administration says some local facilities received drug shipments from a Massachusetts firm that might have...
Virginia's Health Commissioner Steps Down
Virginia's Health Commissioner is stepping down after four years on the job. Dr. Karen Remley (pictured) has served in th...
Petition Aims To End Use Of Live Cats At UVA Pediatrics
A petition with more than 180,000 signatures is aiming to end the use of live cats at the UVA pediatrics residency program. T...
Help For Homeless Veterans In Our Area
More help for homeless veterans is coming to our area.The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting what's called a St...
Health Commissioner: Recent Meningitis Cases Not Contagious
The state health department says the general public shouldnot be concerned about recent cases of meningitis reported in sever...
Virginia Among States Affected By Meningitis Outbreak
Virginia is one of the states involved in an outbreak of a rare type of meningitis. There have been cases linked to treatment...
Medicaid Fraud Investigation Ends In $1.5 Billion Settlement
An investigation of Medicaid fraud has resulted in a $1.5 billion settlement. The Virginia attorney general's Medicai...
Secretary Of Commerce Reveals Investment Initiative At UVA
Acting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank has announced a $1 million investment to spur job growth and economic dev...
Ten Miler Organizers Raise Money To Fight Lung Cancer
Those who organized the 37th annual Charlottesville Ten Miler are celebrating this year's efforts to bolster research at ...
Two West Nile Virus Cases Reported In Virginia
Virginia health officials are reporting the state's first two cases this year of humans infected with the mosquito-transm...
Almost 30% Of Virginia Residents Are Obese
Virginia is in the middle of the states in a ranking of obesity. The study comes from the Trust for America's Health and ...
ADA Wants Diabetic Students To Get Proper Care
With students heading back to school, the American Diabetes Association wants to make sure diabetic kids are getting the care...
Group Urges Anthem To Back Medicaid Expansion
Virginia Organizing wants the Chief Executive Officer of a large insurance company to lobby to expand Medicaid coverage. Mem...
Douglass Speaks To Senior Statesmen Of Virginia
The Democrats' nominee for Congress wants to reform the way members of the House of Representatives finance their campaig...
New Online Course To Study Veterans Issues
Social workers from across the state to discuss how they can better serve returning veterans. The National Association of Soc...
Group Touts Benefits Of New Health Care Law
A report says hundreds of thousands of Virginians with pre-existing conditions will benefit under the new health care law. Th...
Lawsuit Filed Over Health Care At Fluvanna Women's Prison
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of fiveprisoners incarcerated at the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women. The lawsuit a...
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Expands
Pregnant, low-income legal immigrants and children under the age of 19 are now eligible for health care through Medicaid and ...
UVA Specialties Make Latest "Best Hospitals" List
Some specialties at the University of Virginia Health System have made the latest "Best Hospitals" guide from U.S. ...
Bolling Opposes Medicaid Expansion
Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling says he opposes expanding Medicaid in Virginia. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling said it will b...
VDOT Reduces Weight Limit On McCormick Road Bridge
The bridge that carries McCormick Road over Emmet Street at the University of Virginia has a reduced weight limit. Vehicles t...
Broadcasters For Blood Underway
The Broadcasters for Blood Drive is going on until 7 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel on 29 North. The event benefits Virginia Bl...
Consumer Reports Has Safety Rankings For Area Hospitals
A new report in a national magazine casts the University of Virginia and Martha Jefferson Hospitals in a less than flattering...
Cuccinelli Vows To Keep Fighting Obamacare
One of next year's candidates for Governor says he will keep fighting the federal health care law that Congress approved ...
Virginia Reaction To Supreme Court Ruling On Healthcare
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the sweeping healthcare reform law that was passed two years ago. Chief Justice John Robert...
Virginia Gets Grants For Veterans To Become Police Officers
Some recent military veterans will have a chance to be a police officer or deputy. Virginia has received ten federal grants t...
Blood Drive Happens Friday On Emmet Street
AT&T and Virginia Blood Services are partnering for a Friday afternoon blood drive in the city. The blood drive will take pla...
Moore, Strasburg Lead Nats Over Jays
Tyler Moore clubbed his first two major league homers and Stephen Strasburg tossed six strong innings as the Nationals cruise...
Doctors Challenge Certificate Of Need
A number of doctors are joining the Institute of Justice in challenging Virginia's certificate of need requirement. The s...
American Cancer Society Warns Of Summer Sun Dangers
Vacation season is here, which means more time outside. American Cancer Society says while more cases of skin cancer are bein...
Virginia Veterans Can Get New ID Card
There is good news for veterans in Virginia. A new Veterans ID card provides free admission to amusement parks, discounts at ...
Update: Body Found In Lake Anna Identified
The LouisaSheriff's Office has identified the body found Wednesday in Lake Anna. Major Donnie Lowesays the victim is 60-y...
A High Ranking For UVA Hospital
Becker’s Hospital Review has named the UVA Medical Center as one of the "100 Great Hospitals" for 2012. Becke...
Van Strikes YMCA Facility On Westfield Road
A van slammed into a child care center Tuesday afternoon on Westfield Road. Albemarle officials say the van driver was trying...
State Moves Forward With Medicaid Expansion
Virginia is moving forward with an expanded Medicaid program and health benefits exchange. That's to prepare for the stil...
Virginia Settles Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Firm
Virginia and many other states have reached a settlement in a medicine lawsuit. It involves a $100 million payment by Abb...
REMINDER: Foster Care Event Saturday
Community Attention Foster Families will host an information and community fair. The group is looking for volunteers to parti...
Health Insurance Refunds Due To Some
The check could be in the mail by August 1 for some people and businesses in Virginia. According to an analysis by the Kaiser...
Veterans Support Kaine
Tim Kaine has been endorsed by a veterans political action committee. The Democratic U.S. Senate candidate has the backing of...
Hospitals Help Cover Medical Costs For Those In Need
Hospitals across the state do offer free or discounted medical services for people who qualify. Virginia Povery Law Center at...
Redskins Announces 2012 Schedule
Washington Redskins will start their season Sunday, September 9 against the New Orleans Saints.Redskins 2012 Official Schedul...
Cavalier Baseball Takes Series with a 4-1 Win Over Wake Forest
The Cavalier baseball team clinched the series win over Wake Forest with a 4-1 win Sunday at Davenport Field. The Cavaliers w...
Nationals Down The Cubs 2-1
Ian Desmond singled in the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning as the Nationals edged the Cubs for a 2-1 win on Openi...
Albemarle Gets High Ranking For Health Factors
A new report shows Albemarle is the healthiest locality in our region, and the fourth healthiest county in Virginia. It was c...
New Diabetes Test Could Show Early Risk
The American Diabetes Association is urging everyone to take a new diabetes risk test. Spokeswoman Geri Spollett says the tes...
Local Rally Held To Support Health Care Act
A rally was held Monday at the Vinegar Hill federal building to support the Affordable Healthcare Act. The gathering was led ...
Jefferson Area Tea Party Gets New Leader
The Jefferson Area Tea Party has a new leader. Helen Swift-Dovel is the group's new President. Swift-Dovel has been the T...
Councilman Wants Veterans To Tour D.C.
City Councilor Dave Norris will take some veterans to the nation's capital next month. Norris says it's a free one-da...
Goode Shares His Views On Health Care And Foreign Aid
Former Congressman Virgil Goode is seeking the Constitution Party's nomination for President and he wants to slash federa...
Tall Turkish Man Says He's Stopped Growing
The world’s tallest man has credited the University of Virginia with stopping his growth spurt. The recent experiences ...
Daylight Savings Time This Weekend
Springing forward this weekend has some good and bad. It brings an extra hour of daylight in the evening but an increased ris...
Thorpe Stepping Down As Tea Party Chair
The leader of the Jefferson Area Tea Party is stepping down from her current position. According to The Schilling Show blog, ...
HPV Bill Rejected By Senate
A bill that eliminates the mandatory HPV vaccine for young girls has been rejected by the State Senate. The Senate voted to s...
Oral Health Advocates Want Dental Clinic Funding
Oral health advocates have made their case to state lawmakers. They want to keep funding in place for dental clinics. Blue Ri...
Groups Push For Tougher Medical Device Testing
Medical devices surgically implanted in the bodies of some patients are subject to almost no government regulation, testing o...
Defense Suffers Setback In Huguely Trial
The defense team in the George Huguely murder trial suffered a setback during a Saturday session in Charlottesville Circuit C...
Pathologist: Love Brain Bruising Result Of Blunt Force Trauma
A doctor who examined Yeardley Love's brain testified today that she believes bruises on the brain were caused by blunt f...
Retired Public Health Director Dies
A onetime public health director for parts of our region has died at his Staunton home. Dr. Malcolm Sanderson Tenney was 88. ...
Pfizer Recalls Nearly 1 Million Birth Control Pills
Pfizer Inc. has uncovered a packaging error that could leave women with an inadequate dose of the hormone-based drugs and rai...
HPV Vaccination Law Considered For Repeal
Pre-teen girls may no longer be required to get the HPV vaccination. The current law requires girls entering the sixth grade ...
Consumer Reports Has Unflattering Figures For UVA
A popular magazine paints an unflattering portrait of the University of Virginia's pediatric intensive care unit. Consume...
Three Bodies Found In Hanover County House
The Hanover County Sheriff's Office says three dead bodies have been found in a house in Mechanicsville. A spokesman for ...
Committee Wants To End HPV Vaccine Mandate
A House of Delegates committee wants to end the mandate for a vaccination. The law requires a vaccine against the human papil...
Some Lawmakers Vow To Fight Health Care Cuts
Some members of the House of Delegates say they'll fight proposed health cuts. Democrats say Governor McDonnell's pro...
Toscano: Different Approach Needed For Transportation Funding
Delegate David Toscano says the governor is using the wrong approach in sending more money to roads. Toscano (pictured) says ...
Report Highlights Shortcomings In Foster Care
A new reportis circulating at the General Assembly that highlights Virginia's last place showing among the 50 states when it ...
Va Lawyers Help Iraq, Afghanistan Vets
Virginia lawyers are pitching in to help Iraq and Afghanistan veterans obtain benefits or resolve other legal issues. Volunte...
Coach London Contributes To Indoor Practice Facility
University of Virginia football coach Mike London has made another big donation to the school. London has pledged $225,000 to...
Details Of Governor's Budget Proposals
There would be an end to hundreds of millions of dollars in inflation allowances for healthcare and non-classroom public scho...
Recent VT Grad Gets Diploma Before Dying Of Cancer
A cancer patient has died fewer than 48 hours after he received his Virginia Tech diploma.Dennis Hundley received his Bachelo...
Harris Teeter Recalls Item With Mislabeled Packaging
The Harris Teeter grocery chain has removed a product from its stores because of mislabeled packaging.Harris Teeter is doing ...
Doctors Group Questions UVA Med School
A doctors' group has called for an investigation of a training procedure at the UVA medical school. The University says the P...
Supervisors Will Get Wireless Phones Consultant
The Albemarle Supervisors have authorized spending up to $12,000 for a consultant on wireless telecommunications.The boar...
State Launching Health Care Registry
Virginia is launching a registry for residents to let friends and families know their health care wishes if they are unable t...
Listeria Prevention Measures
Health officials say the holiday season is a good time to issue a warning about food preparation. State agriculture departmen...
Free HIV Testing
In recognition of World AIDS Day 2011, the UVA Health System and the local health department are offering free HIV testing. H...
City Urged To Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water
Some local residents are urging City Council to help them get fluoride out of drinking water. Council recently heard from Alb...
Concern Over Preparing For Aging Baby Boomers
Virginia is ill prepared for the coming age wave. That's according to a survey by the non-profit Older Dominion Partnership. ...
Advocacy Group Wants UVA To Stop Using Cats
A national organization wants theUniversity of VirginiaMedical School to stop using cats when it trains young doctors.The Phy...
State Reports Positive Results On Infant Health
State officials are pleased with the latest report on infant health. The number of teen pregnancy rates and the smoking rates...
Tea Party Plans Friday Night Rally
The Jefferson Area Tea Party will hold a Friday night rally near downtown Charlottesville.The event will begin at 6 p.m. at M...
"Weight Of The State" Conference Held In Richmond
A summit meeting in the fight against childhood obesity is being held in Richmond. More than 350 are attending a conference s...
Panel Seeks Input On Caring For Those With Dementia
A state commission wants feedback on a plan to care for the growing number of Virginians with dementia.The Alzheimer's Diseas...
Firefighters Don Pink Shirts To Honor Cancer Patients
Area firefighters are wearing different garb on Fridays.They are trading in their normal uniforms for red and pink shirts on ...
State Explores Ways To Curb Methamphetamine Use
State officials are considering new measures that target the production of methamphetamines.The new approach could involve tr...
New UVA Blood Test Gives Faster HIV Results
A new blood test at UVA will provide a faster diagnosis of HIV. The new test at the UVA Health System’s Ryan White HIV ...
Update: Conference On Military Spending Concludes
A three-day conference that focuses on America's military spending wrapped up Sunday.The conference spotlighted the Military ...
Health System Celebrates Profitable Year
The University of Virginia Health System is celebrating a very profitable year.There was a more than $62 million increase...
UVA Center For Telehealth Receives Grant
The UVA Center for Telehealth is expanding its services. A grant for around $1 million has come from the U.S. Health Reso...
Flu Shots Become Available
Local health clinics will have seasonal flu shots beginning Thursday.The list includes the Health Department at 1138 Rose Hil...
Baby Boomers Impact On Healthcare
The biggest strain on healthcare in Virginia will come from the aging of the population. That's according to a study that exa...
Virginia Uranium Mining Dispute
The battle over uranium mining in Virginia continues. The state has had a moratorium in place for several years. Environmenta...
Greenbrier Builds New Medical Institute
The Greenbrier resort has plans to build a $250 million dollar medical institute. The facility will feature sports medici...
Local Runners Take Part In Four Miler
3500 area runners took part in this year's Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler.Theypounded the Garth Road pavement on Sa...
UVA Doctor Warns City Schools Against Sugary Foods
A University of Virginia doctor wants the city schools to avoid sugary foods. Dr. Zachary Bush has warned the City School Boa...
Doctor Urges City Schools To Avoid Sugary Foods
A University of Virginia doctor wants the Charlottesville Schools toavoid food items that contain sugar. Dr. Zachary Bush (pi...
Richmond Area Boy Dies From Amoeba Death
A Richmond area boy has died of a brain infection from a microscopic organism that lives in stagnant water.9-year-old Christi...
Health Department Has Advice For Swimmers
The State Department of Health wants Virginians to prevent recreational water illnesses.Some swimmers can carry germs on thei...
Va Tech Students Report Post Shooting Stress
About 15% of Virginia Tech students reported a high level of post-traumatic stress following the 2007 shooting rampage. A stu...
Number Of Children With Allergies Increases
If your child is dealing with a food allergy, you are not alone. A new study says the number of children affected is now one ...
Advocates Ask For No Medicaid Cuts
Some advocates for seniors and children are calling on Congress to not cut Medicaid funding to states.Jayne Clancy is with th...
Tea Party Members Observe Their Own Holiday Tradition
Members of the Jefferson Area Tea Party came together Monday afternoon in the city's Jackson Park.Former Congressman Virgil G...
Governor Recognizes UVA Medical Center
The University of Virginia Medical Center has been honored by the governor.Bob McDonnell has announced the recipients of the ...
E Coli Blamed For Girl's Death
The State Health Department is investigating an E. coli outbreak that killed a young girl in Southwest Virginia.
UVA Gets Grant To Help Diabetic Women
The University of Virginia has a new program that sends text messages to many female diabetes patients.UVA doctors hope the p...
State Stepping Up Efforts For Veterans
Virginia is stepping up efforts to increase the number of military veterans and their families who receive federal benefits. ...
UVA Nurse Hailed As Good Samaritan
A local nurse is being honored as a Good Samaritan.Jacque Griffin of UVA's Transitional Care Hospital (pictured), performed C...
Martha Jefferson Conducts Test Run For Pending Move
A practice was held early Tuesday for Martha Jefferson Hospital's big move in late August. The hospital staff ran through sev...
Martha Jefferson Completes Merger With Sentara
Martha Jefferson Hospital says its merger with a Norfolk-based company is complete.Martha Jefferson has become the tenth memb...
Fourth Measles Case Likely
A fourth case of measles has likely occurredin our area. Dr. Lilian Peake (pictured) of the Thomas Jefferson Health District ...
Active Duty Military And Veterans Get Break
Governor McDonnell says all Virginia military service members and veterans will have free admission to state parks for the re...
Albemarle School Board Hears From A T & T And Rural Parents
A T & T is trying to boost cell-phone coverage in rural areas of Albemarle,but some parents don't like the possibility that i...
PVCC Hopes To Work Out Child Care Deal With UVA
Piedmont Virginia Conmunity College continues to negotiate with the University of Virginia Health Services Foundation regardi...
Accident Blocking 3 Lanes At 29N And Carrsbrook Dr.
An accident is blocking two lanes of traffic northbound on 29 North and one lane southbound at Carrsbrook Drive.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for some parts of our listening area. The watch is in effect until 9:00p.m. The watc...
Martin Named As Permanent Diversity Chief
The man who oversees the University of Virginia's efforts at diversity and equity has won the job on a permanent basis.Dr. Ma...
McDonnell Vetoes Medical Malpractice Cap Increase
Governor McDonnell has taken action on legislation passed by this year's General Assembly. McDonnell vetoed legislation that ...
Martha Jefferson Hospital Merger To Benefit Both Companies
Martha Jefferson Hospital will benefit from the merger with Sentara Healthcare. That's according to President Jim Haden, who ...
Tea Party Holds Rally At Hurt's Local Office
The Jefferson Area Tea Party conducted a rally Thursday at Congressman Robert Hurt's local office on Berkmar Circle. Chairwom...
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 11PM
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for some parts of our listening area. The watch is until 11:00p.m. The watch affects...
Webb A Short-Timer? 'I'm Not Going Away,' He Says
Senator Jim Webb says he's not leaving the political arena when he retires next year after one term in the U.S. Senate. Webb ...
UVA Study Finds Diabetics At Greater Risk For Accidents
Some drivers with Type 1 diabetes are at a much higher risk for vehicle accidents. That comes from a study at UVA. Virginia D...
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 8 P.M.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until eight o'clock tonight. The National Weather Service has issued the severe thun...
Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled Due To Salmonella
The company that makes Skippy peanut butter is recalling two of its spreads that may be contaminated with salmonella. No illn...
UVA Welcomes New Cancer Center
The University of Virginia held a weekend open houseto celebrate its new clinical care center.The facility honors the late St...
Fewer Virginians Dying Of Heart Attacks
Fewer Virginians are dying of a heart attack for the tenth straight year. Mortality rates for women have gone down nearly 50%...
Flu Cases Up In Our Area And Across The State
The Thomas Jefferson Health District has seen a sharp increase recently in the flu and flu-like illness. Elizabeth Davies say...
Bill Could Allow BB Guns On Private Property
Virginians could fire BB guns and other air-propelled weapons in their backyards under a bill heading to the governor. The me...
McDonnell Fights For Lynchburg Mental Health Facility
Governor McDonnell wants help to shore up a Lynchburg mental health facility. McDonnell is urging the General Assembly to fin...
State Senators Won't Halt HPV Vaccination Of Young Girls
Virginia remains the only state to require sixth-grade girls to be vaccinated against a virus that can cause cervical cancer....
Tea Party Criticizes Vote By Congressman Hurt
The Tea Party isunhappy withCongressman Robert Hurt and the rest of the Virginia congressional delegation for a recent milita...
Cuccinelli Testifies Before House Committee
Virginia's Attorney General had a verbal sparring match Wednesday with congressional Democrats. Ken Cuccinelli (pictured) app...
Sisters Conquering Cancer Spread Love On V-Day
A local group made certain newly diagnosed breast cancer patients at the UVA Medical Center got attention on Valentine’...
New Group Helps Recent Breast Cancer Patients
A local group made certain the University of Virginia's newly diagnosed breast cancer patients got attention on Valentine&rsq...
UVA Hospital Participates In Bunk Bed Drill
Operation "Bunk Beds" will take place Sunday at the UVA Medical Center. That's the name of a drill where UVA Hospit...
Flu Cases Increase Greatly In Virginia
Virginia is seeing increased numbers of influenza cases. More people are seeing their doctors reporting symptoms of the flu t...
UVA Hits Record For Number Of US Patents
UVA researchers secured a record number of patents last year. They had 32 U.S. patents for medical-imaging tools, improvement...