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Health-care

UVa halts elective surgeries amid nationwide IV fluid shortage

UVa halts elective surgeries amid nationwide IV fluid shortage

  • EMILY HEMPHILL The Daily Progress

Hospitals across the country are dealing with an IV fluid shortage after Hurricane Helene caused severe damage to roads and bridges connected to the country's largest supplier.

Virginia: As waiting lists for psych beds grow, ER tensions rise

Virginia: As waiting lists for psych beds grow, ER tensions rise

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Police responding to incidents that turn out to involve a mental health crisis often find that arrest and jail are a faster route to care, a state study says.

UVa medical school faculty say Jim Ryan is lying about hospital complaints

UVa medical school faculty say Jim Ryan is lying about hospital complaints

  • EMILY HEMPHILL Charlottesville Daily Progress

UVa President Jim Ryan has referred to the complaints of criminal and unethical practices as “generalized and anonymous claims of wrongdoing.”

UVa will investigate hospital complaints, but execs are staying

UVa will investigate hospital complaints, but execs are staying

  • EMILY HEMPHILL Charlottesville Daily Progress

More than 120 workers have demanded the resignation of UVa Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent and School of Medicine Dean Dr. Melina Kibbe.

How a Virginia meat plant became the center of a national listeria outbreak

How a Virginia meat plant became the center of a national listeria outbreak

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

An investigation has found Virginia state inspectors found three recent violations of food safety rules at the cook tank where Boar's Head Provision workers in Jarratt made liverwurst.

UVa Health workers demand CEO's resignation

UVa Health workers demand CEO's resignation

  • EMILY HEMPHILL Charlottesville Daily Progress

UVa Health workers and faculty at the School of Medicine have called for Dr. Craig Kent's resignation, claiming he has instituted a “culture of fear and retaliation."

Local News

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 26

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 26

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 25

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 25

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 24

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 24

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Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 23

Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 23

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State & Regional

US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

From uniforms to bed sheets to state flags, U.S. prisons have a long history of profiting from prison labor. The Bureau of Prisons, which houses federal inmates, sells products through its company Unicor. Unicor brought in $528 million in 2021 alone.Similarly, the Texas Department of Crimina…

Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit. 

Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also be able to predict the future. At least with regards to how much your home might…

94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

An 83-year-old woman is the subject of a homicide investigation following the death of a 94-year-old at an assisted living facility in Fishersville.

Nation & World

Terry Savage: Dealing with fear in retirement

Terry Savage: Dealing with fear in retirement

Once upon a time, a retirement free of fear was defined as“ having enough money.” In fact, about 20 years ago I even wrote a book called“ The Savage Number: How Much Money Do You Really Need to Retire? But now that the huge baby boomer generation is either in or closely approaching retirement, it has become clear that beyond having“ enough” money to start a retirement, other...

Supplier to Taylor Farms frequently fails to disclose workplace injury tallies

Supplier to Taylor Farms frequently fails to disclose workplace injury tallies

North America's largest salad producer is under scrutiny for the outbreak that killed two people and sickened thousands across the country.

World pays tribute to ‘north star’ Dolly Parton after death from cancer

World pays tribute to ‘north star’ Dolly Parton after death from cancer

Tributes from around the world have honoured country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died aged 80 following a “brief battle with cancer”. The biggest names in music – including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Mick Jagger, Taylor Swift and Beyonce – have all detailed her impact and her legacy, as b…

Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children

The settlement was reached during a federal trial over claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.

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Marion council to take up proposed loitering ordinance again

Marion council to take up proposed loitering ordinance again

Chilhowie business helps law enforcement with metal theft case

Chilhowie business helps law enforcement with metal theft case

Project leader: New Marion recreation area could benefit entire region

Project leader: New Marion recreation area could benefit entire region

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36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

 

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Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

Crime

Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

Politics

New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time. 

Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

Sen. Louise Lucas discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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