
Game Notes: #8 Virginia hosts #12 North Carolina on Saturday
No. 8 Virginia (13-1, 2-0 ACC) hosts No. 12 North Carolina (12-3, 1-1 ACC) in ACC men’s basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 6. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 1 p.m.

No. 8 Virginia (13-1, 2-0 ACC) hosts No. 12 North Carolina (12-3, 1-1 ACC) in ACC men’s basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 6. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 1 p.m.

U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to open nearly all United States waters to new oil and gas drilling, putting Virginia’s coastal communities at risk.

A winter storm warning is still active for east central, eastern, south central, and southeast portions of Virginia until 1 p.m. In addition, a blizzard warning has been issued for Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach until 1 p.m.

The projected low temperatures, snow and ice have prompted the need to raise awareness on how to protect outside natural gas meters.

Winter weather is already affecting some parts of the nation, but as an intense winter storm forms off the eastern coast, residents are encouraged to take the storm seriously, and to act now to prepare homes and families for potential impacts.

Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency at 2:20 p.m. today authorizing state agencies to assist local governments in responding to the significant winter storm that is expected to impact the Commonwealth over the next 24-48 hours.

Despite a frigid start to the year, thanks to continued low natural gas prices, average bills for Columbia Gas of Virginia residential customers are expected to be slightly lower this January when compared to the same period a year ago.

No. 8 UVA (12-1, 1-0 ACC) battles in-state rival Virginia Tech (11-3, 0-1 ACC) in ACC action on Wednesday, Jan. 3. Tipoff at Cassell Coliseum is set for 9 p.m.

The Virginia wrestling team opens the new year on Monday, beginning competition at the Southern Scuffle hosted by Chattanooga. Wrestling begins at 10 a.m. on each day of the two-day event at McKenzie Arena.

UVA coach Tony Bennett and players Kyle Guy, Isaiah Wilkins, Jack Salt and Ty Jerome talk with reporters after the Cavs’ 59-58 win over Boston College on Saturday.
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