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A new omicron variant is becoming more dominant that, once again, is a bit better at evading immunization than previous variants.

State Police have released the identity of the 11-year old boy who was among three dead outside of Schuyler whose name was not released Thursday.

The Cavalier Women put forth a valiant effort, but fell short on the road against a top ten opponent.

VSP says none of the individuals were related.

UVa Police say they’ve arrested a Madison County man for burglarizing the Thornton Hall engineering building Wednesday in the 300 block of McCormick Road. 

 As the application process has begun for those interested in replacing Sena Magill on City Council through the end of the year, Mayor Lloyd Snook tells the Schilling Show the new councilor decision will be made February 21.

AG’s Office of Civil Rights will investigate Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s overhauled admission policies, failure to timely notify students of commendation received in scholarship competition.

A number of area attractions are featured in the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s new video and guide “What’s New in Virginia in 2023”.

UVa Health has put out a free, downloadable book — in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Poison Control Center, UVa School of Medicine, and Virginia Master Naturalists — helping you identify 35 poisonous animals in Virginia. 

Charges pending in crash on Route 29 at Route 655.