
UVA honored for improving heart attack care
The University of Virginia Health System has earned a national award from the American College of Cardiology for enhancing care for heart attack patients.

The University of Virginia Health System has earned a national award from the American College of Cardiology for enhancing care for heart attack patients.

Attorney General Mark Herring today announced a series of initiatives to combat a recent rise in fatal overdoses of heroin and prescription opiates.

Fans of the State Fair of Virginia can spend less time in line and more time enjoying the fair—and save money—with tickets purchased from numerous ticket outlets or online.

Tree removal work will close the southbound right lane on Route 29 (Seminole Trail) in northern Albemarle County today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The following highway work is scheduled; weather permitting, in the Culpeper VDOT District during the upcoming week.

The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 674 (Clark Road) in western Albemarle County onWednesday, Sept. 3, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to complete slope repairs on the road’s shoulders that were started earlier this week.

Play Ball! with Mike Bocock, hosted by Augusta Free Press editor Chris Graham, airs its season finale tonight at 6 p.m. live on WSVA-550AM in Harrisonburg, Va.

The Virginia Department of Transportation will close Route 674 (Clark Road) in western Albemarle County Aug. 25-28, including overnight, for slope repairs on the roadway shoulders.

The following highway work is scheduled; weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the upcoming week.

A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger vehicle has closed Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike) near the intersection of Route 151 (Critzers Shop Road) in the Afton area of Albemarle County.