#9 NC State 5, UVa. 1

Chris Graham

The Virginia baseball team dropped a 5-1 contest at No. 9 NC State Friday evening at Doak Field at Dail Park in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia (17-9-1, 5-5 ACC) was limited to five hits. Reed Gragnani (Jr., Richmond, Va.) recorded a pair of hits for Virginia, while Keith Werman (Sr., Vienna, Va.) extended his hit streak…

Augusta Health awarded Primary Stroke Center certification

Chris Graham

After undergoing an on-site evaluation and demonstrating compliance with nationally developed standards for stroke care, Augusta Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™, and has been re-certified as a Primary Stroke Center.  Augusta Health’s Stroke Program was first certified by The Joint Commission in 2009.

Ken Plum: Reversing bad fortune

Ken Plum

The Virginia General Assembly is not having a very good year.  After making the national evening news shows and late-night comedy programs for weeks about which ultrasound to require of women, the Assembly joined many other states in passing voter suppression bills that might affect the outcome of the presidential election. 

Robert Hurt: The president’s health-care law

Robert Hurt

My many stops and meetings throughout the Fifth District have painted a clear picture of the concerns Fifth District Virginians have regarding the most pressing issues facing our country today. At the top of that list is the President’s health care law. These policies put forth in Washington have very real effects on Central and…

Harrisoburg police chief retires

Harrisonburg Police Chief Donald G. Harper will officially retire on March 31, 2012 after announcing his intention to retire in 2011. Harper has reached the mandatory retirement age for public safety officials in the state of Virginia. On Tuesday, March 27, the Harrisonburg City Council passed a resolution honoring Harper’s career with the city. Among…

Fisher’s seven RBI push UVa. to 19-5 win over Towson

Chris Graham

Derek Fisher (Fr., Rexmont, Pa.) went 4-for-6 with a grand slam and seven RBI as the Virginia baseball team won its sixth-consecutive game with a 19-5 triumph over Towson Wednesday evening at Davenport Field. Virginia (17-8-1) posted season highs in runs and hits (19) and scored in seven of its eight trips to the plate….

#9 UVa. women’s lax holds off ODU

Chris Graham

No. 9 Virginia held off a late Old Dominion rally and earned a 14-13 victory in women’s lacrosse action on Wednesday (March 28) night at Klöckner Stadium. The victory was the Cavaliers’ third-consecutive win and improved UVa’s overall record to 7-4 on the season. Old Dominion’s record went to 3-7 overall. The game’s start time…

Lovell first DAISY Award winner at Augusta Health

Chris Graham

Brittany Lovell, RN, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Augusta Health, is the first nurse there to be awarded the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.  She was recognized for her caring attitude, her grace under pressure, and her gentle and compassionate communication with patients in stressful situations.  Cathy Deane, RN, and Molly Hileman, RN,…