The Daily Progress reports that UVA’s endowment has increased by nearly $1 billion during the past fiscal year, jumping from $8.6 billion in 2017 to $9.5 billion this year. About one-third of U.S. universities have endowments, which allow them to invest money and get bigger returns that can eventually be turned into scholarships, endowed professorships…… Continue Reading
Monticello Hosts 12th Annual Heritage Harvest Festival
On Saturday, the 12th annual Heritage Harvest Festival was held at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello. The yearly festival is a celebration of Virginia’s harvest and the culinary legacy of Thomas Jefferson and this year spotlighted the skills of chefs from around the south while Jefferson’s own garden provided many of the herbs, fruits and vegetables available…… Continue Reading
Belmont Bridge Is Falling Apart
Construction of the new Belmont Bridge is not scheduled to begin until 2020, but there are signs of deterioration that suggest that won’t be soon enough – sections of concrete are falling off the bridge and those who work nearby reportedly avoid parking underneath it. Construction of the new bridge is not expected to be…… Continue Reading
Warner Visits Charlottesville To Speak With Brewers About Trump Administration Tariff
A new tariff by the Trump administration was the focus of discussion Friday when U.S. Mark Warmer met with members of the Brewer’s Association at Random Row Brewing Company in Charlottesville. The tariff affects imported aluminum and steel, including products from Canada and Mexico. The Brewer’s Association said the tariff is expected to raise production…… Continue Reading
Albemarle County Sees Rise In Number Of Absentee Ballots
Albemarle County is seeing a spike in the number of absentee ballots on the first day of absentee voting ahead of the November midterm elections. Albemarle County Registrar Jake Washburn said his office mailed out more than 700 ballots on Friday, which was the first day of absentee voting. During the last midterm cycle, just…… Continue Reading
Virginia’s Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate At 3 Percent
Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since July 2007. In a release Friday, Gov. Ralph Northam’s office said the Commonwealth had a seasonally adjusted unemployment rate of 3 percent in August. This is below the national rate of 3.9 percent and the lowest among the Southeast states.… Continue Reading
UVA Makes MS Discovery
UVA researchers are making progress in the fight against multiple sclerosis. Researchers recently identified lymphatic vessels in the brain that transport unknown messages, causing symptoms. Research on mice shows blocking those messages may offer new treatments to treat the disease. Researchers will be taking a look at how this same process works in people.… Continue Reading
Virginia Tech /State Farm Employ Hurricane Damage Drones
State Farm and Virginia Tech are using technology together to assist in storm recovery by sending drones to assess damage from Hurricane Florence. The first-of-its kind mission has special permission from the FAA to allow the drones to fly in over people and neighborhoods in emergency zones. The drones can explore neighborhoods with the most…… Continue Reading
Local Hurricane Relief Effort Underway
A local Hurricane Florence relief effort is well underway in Charlottesville – the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and Toy Lift Charities have teamed up to transport three tractor trailers of food and supplies to victims of the storm in North Carolina communities. Tom Powell from Toy Lift Charities: POWELL: “We’ve already filled up three pallets…… Continue Reading
A Caring Day — The United Way
In Charlottesville, the Thomas Jefferson Area United Way is getting ready for next week’s annual day of service. With nearly 2,000 volunteers expected to participate on Wednesday, Sept. 26th , local area schools and non-profit organizations will be hosting nearly 200 separate projects. Go to www.unitedwaytja.org for more info about a Day of Caring…the United…… Continue Reading