Researchers at the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service today unveiled a new poverty measure designed to more accurately reflect the economic distress among residents of the commonwealth.

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have identified a promising target for treating glioblastoma, one that appears to appears to avoid many of the obstacles that typically frustrate efforts to develop effective treatments for this deadliest of cancers.

The Harrisonburg Community Health Center (HCHC) received a $12,500 check from Emmett Toms, Manager, Dominion Resources, to support its Telemedicine Program for high-risk pregnant women.

The Waynesboro Generals and WSVA-550AM are teaming up to bring fans an exciting Generals Game of the Week package this summer. WSVA will broadcast nine Generals home games, beginning opening weekend, Sunday, June 2, when Waynesboro hosts the New Market Rebels at Kate Collins Field.

Terry McAuliffe's campaign denounced the extreme anti-gay rhetoric of Ken Cuccinelli and E.W. Jackson on Wednesday, saying the attacks “do not represent Virginia values and have no place in political discourse.”

Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe released his campaign's second advertisement today, which recounts his involvement in the February passage of Virginia's bipartisan transportation bill--the first transportation funding measure that had been approved in the state in 27 years.

Ground was broken today for a new Homewood Suites by Hilton at 2036 India Road. Scheduled to be completed in April 2014, the upscale extended-stay hotel will be a four-story, 110,000 square-foot facility. The Hotel will have 149 studio and one-bedroom suites all with living areas and full kitchens. The facility will also offer a fully-equipped fitness center, indoor pool & spa, sports court, 24-hour executive business center and flexible meeting space.

A workshop for area businesses interested in learning more about increasing their customer base through innovation commercialization is being offered 8:30 – 11:30am Thursday May 30 at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona. Those who attend will learn the steps to Innovation Excellence, from encouraging idea generation to taking a product or process innovation to the marketplace.

The Waynesboro Senior Center is pleased to welcome Karen Hurt as the new WSC Center Director. Karen is a retired teacher looking for a new career that enables her to use her experience in administration and the arts while continuing to work in social services.

The Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program will be held in the SAW Region again this year. This program gives eligible older adults $40 in coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at the Staunton, Verona, and Waynesboro Farmer’s Markets this summer. In addition to supporting senior nutrition, the program also supports local farmers and farmers’ markets.

For the first time in over a week the Lynchburg Hillcats scored first tonight, and went on to win 5-1 over the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Sophomore outfielder Chad Carroll (Oakton, Va./Oakton) was named Wednesday by College Baseball Lineup as one of 46 semifinalists for the awarding of the first Gregg Olson Award as the national Breakout Player of the Year.