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Facing a new fight: Community rallies around Shenandoah Co. farmer after life-altering injury
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (697+ words) NEW MARKET, Va. (WHSV) - For more than 60 years, Sonny Hovatter has been farming " spending most of his life helping feed families and supporting others. Now, his community is rallying around him. "I've farmed my whole life. I've never had another…...
Valley medical experts warn of long-term effects of consuming energy drinks
1+ day, 7+ min ago (92+ words) WHSV Valley medical experts warn of long-term effects of consuming energy drinks Farmer discusses challenges amid fluctuating temperatures (6 p. m.) Farmer discusses challenges amid fluctuating temperatures (5 p. m.) This Day in History: Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in MLB Environmental science expert…...
RHSPCA warns pet owners to take extra precautions as temperatures rise
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (73+ words) WHSV RHSPCA warns pet owners to take extra precautions as temperatures rise This Day in History: Jackie Robinson becomes first African American player in MLB Environmental science expert speaks at EMU about connecting with nature (6 p. m.) Environmental science expert speaks at…...
New Directions Center hosts sexual assault awareness presentation at Augusta Co. Library
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (185+ words) AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 4 men will experience unwanted sexual contact in their lifetimes. April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the New Directions Center…...
Famed ESPN broadcaster Dick Vitale says biopsy confirms cancer in lung and liver
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (325+ words) Vitale said Monday that biopsy results had confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in his lung and liver cavity, which will have him starting immunotherapy. It marks his fifth battle with cancer, which sidelined him from the airwaves for two years…...
Blue Ridge Free Clinic celebrates five years of service
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (392+ words) HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Blue Ridge Free Clinic in Harrisonburg is celebrating five years of providing health care to its patients, bridging barriers for those who may not have insurance or cannot afford to see a doctor. The clinic sits…...
Bridgewater College discusses navigating resources for students with autism
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (440+ words) ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - April is Autism Awareness Month, aimed at promoting inclusion, increasing education about autism and celebrating neurodiversity. This month, Bridgewater College wants to shed light on the importance of services provided for students on the autism spectrum…...
UVA experts warn of risks as children turn to AI for emotional support
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1639+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - More children are turning to artificial intelligence for emotional support, prompting warnings from University of Virginia experts that the technology is not a substitute for real mental health care. Doctor Kim Penberthy, a clinical psychologist and professor…...
Gov. Spanberger signs law establishing right to contraception in Virginia
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (274+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Multiple bills signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger this month target the access and affordability of healthcare in Virginia. One bill, House Bill 6 establishes the right to FDA-approved methods of contraception for Virginians and outlines a path to…...
UVA hosts final spring U ask, UVA Answers session on HIV treatment accessibility
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (306+ words) CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - U Ask, UVA Answers hosted its final session of the spring Sunday, April 12. The topic was HIV and how to make its treatments more accessible for people that need them. "I think people can think that HIV…...