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Albemarle Fire Rescue Fire Marshall and Deputy Chief Shawn Maddox discussed the importance of firework safety and the difference between legal and illegal fireworks in the jurisdiction.
One of the automotive pros at Bob’s Wheel Alignment, Todd Archer talked about the importance of state inspections, avoiding the ticket from the state police and hidden issues with your car that can be revealed during a routine inspection.
WINA Chief Legal Analyst Tim Heaphy discussed the situation around the lawsuit against the NCAA involving Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who has admitted to gambling on college football but was granted an injunction against the NCAA to continue playing college football.
The Jack Jouette representative to the Albemarle County School Board discussed the difficult circumstances facing the division regarding lack of parental trust, issues in communication and the impending leadership change in the superintendent’s office.
The Emergency Management Coordinator for Albemarle County provided detail on safety procedures in the extreme heat and the protocol for cooling centers to be established and more.
Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis, Dr. Wes Bellamy and Nick Feggans aka DJ Runway discussed the big July 4th event at Tonsler park to promote unity in the community with fireworks, food trucks, basketball, music and more.
UVA Economics Professor Ed Burton discussed A-I and whether it is a threat to entry level jobs, data centers and the cost/benefit analysis and surging home prices for previously owned homes nationally.
The Executive Director of the Center at Belvedere discussed the importance of music in healthy aging and the exciting free concerts that are taking place in the month of June at the Center featuring gospel, jazz and more.
The President and CEO of the Free Enterprise Forum, who is one of the “Smart Guys” in terms of civic engagement in our community discussed a major land purchase in Nelson County geared at economic development, building inspection issues in the Charlottesville government and recent collaborative trip to Chapel Hill NC as a part of the Chamber of Commerce and the ongoing “growth” conversation in Albemarle.
Morning News takes a look at a high-profile case of a college quarterback with a gambling addiction and whether or not he is getting the help and support he needs, even though he’s getting what he wants.