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Governor Glenn Youngkin has removed U. Bertram “Bert” Ellis, Jr. from the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, according to a letter released Wednesday pursuant to subsection D of Virginia Code § 23.1-1300.

 The James Madison University Board of Visitors Wednesday morning affirmed the appointment of current University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Chancellor Dr. James C. Schmidt as the Harrisonburg university’s 7th President.

 Following a storm that has calmed since installation of new leadership, the Charlottsville Albemarle SPCA announces they have finalized new agreements as the shelter for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. 

UVA Health is one of five health systems nationwide selected to join a mobile care collaborative to share lessons learned and discover how to enhance the services provided by its mobile care unit.

For the 14th time, Charlottesville High School has won the highest award given to school music programs in Virginia, and for the first time, one of the school’s music directors was a student. 

Shenandoah National Park has instituted a complete park fire ban until 8 this (Wednesday) evening.

The Hoos ended up losing another tough midweek contest and now return home to prepare for Stanford.

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from 11am to 7pm for a critical wildfire risk.

The Virginia Department of Transportation and the City of Charlottesville are conducting a joint study on potential improvements at the Ridge Street, Water Street, and U.S. 250 Business (West Main Street) intersection, and are seeking public input through an online survey open until April 7.

Virginia senior Gretchen Walsh was named the Division I Women’s Swimmer of the Year, and Todd DeSorbo was named Women’s Division I Swim Coach of the Year by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America’s.