911 center adds behavioral health specialist for another layer of support
The newly created Behavioral Health Specialist position is designed to strengthen how 911 responds to mental health emergencies.
Virginia Moves Up In AP Top 25, Achieves Highest Ranking Since 2019
The change in ranking comes as UVA takes the week off with a bye before facing off against Washington State next weekend. Virginia has not been ranked this high
Diminishing participation in spirit week
Many displays of Madison spirit were evident in homecoming school activities. The pep rally, homecoming parade and spirit week are all in place for students to show their excitement. The Student Government Association (SGA) proposes the themes for spirit week, fliers are posted in every classroom and in the...
YMCA Ben Hair Learn to Swim Program expands to Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A poolside effort to prevent child drownings and teach kids crucial life skills is expanding. The YMCA Ben Hair Learn to Swim Program is now available to students at five Albemarle County Public Schools, adding to existing partnerships with Charlottesville, Louisa County, and Greene...
JEFFERSON COUNCIL: The hypocritical politicization of U.Va.’s presidential search
The current presidential search committee is easily the largest and most diverse in University history. Many past search committees were only Board of Visitors members. Faculty and student seats only appeared — three total — during the selection of John Casteen, and it wasn’t until Teresa Sullivan’s appointment...
Pumpkin spice weaves into fall on Grounds
Appearing in dining halls, coffee shops and local bakeries around Grounds each autumn, pumpkin spice has become a recurring aspect of student culture. Whether the flavor is truly loved, secretly hated or just a tradition that never dies, pumpkin spice is arguably the unofficial mascot of this special time of year.
Harrisonburg Police investigating assault in Purcell Park
Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center received a call about the assault at 7:15pm. A woman was walking on trails within Purcell Park when an individual came out of the brush attacking her, grabbing her and attempting to sexually assault her. The suspect is described as a male, hispanic that is...
Juvenile in custody for brandishing pellet gun near Monticello High in Albemarle
A juvenile was taken into custody on Friday afternoon for allegedly brandishing a pellet gun near Monticello High School in Albemarle County.
Two Adults Dead, Two Children Hurt in Keswick House Fire
Keswick Home Blaze Claims Lives of Two Adults, Injures Two Children I still remember reading about the Keswick house fire […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.
The Gigantic Antique Store In Virginia Where $40 Fills Your Backseat With Treasures
Some people hunt for bargains at big box stores, but Virginia’s true treasure seekers know that the real motherlode awaits in Charlottesville, where history and affordability collide in spectacular fashion. Have you ever walked into a place and immediately felt that tingling sensation—the one that tells you you’re...