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8+ hour, 18+ min ago (531+ words) Four of the top medical leaders in Virginia have signed a letter opposing a vote last week by a Centers for Disease Control committee to end the agency's recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns at birth. If the mother tests positive for hepatitis B or if their infected status is unknown, the CDC still recommends the infant should receive the vaccine within 12 hours of birth. The signatories of the letter are: The letter was provided to The Virginian-Pilot this week. They urge medical providers to follow the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, which advises all newborns to receive the hepatitis B vaccine. In the letter, the signatories warned that without being vaccinated at birth, up to 25% of infants who become chronically infected with hepatitis B will die prematurely due to liver cancer or cirrhosis. There…...

8+ hour, 29+ min ago (191+ words) RUSTBURG, Va. (WDBJ/VDH Release) - The Virginia Department of Health has been notified of a confirmed measles case in a person who visited the Central and Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious, according to VDH. The confirmed case is a resident of another state and is not being identified by VDH, but health officials are "coordinating an effort to identify people who might have been exposed." "Vaccination remains the best protection against measles," said Virginia State Epidemiologist Laurie Forlano, D.O., M.P.H, "This latest exposure is a good reminder to check your vaccination status, especially before holiday travel." Listed below are the dates, times, and locations of the potential exposure sites in Virginia: Any additional exposure sites identified in Virginia will be posted to the VDH Measles website. Additional exposure sites have been identified in North Carolina. What to Do If You…...

12+ hour, 2+ min ago (208+ words) By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer Publisher Alfred A. Knopf announced Tuesday that more than half the sales for "Nobody's Girl," came out of North America; in the U.S., the book is now in its 10th printing after an initial run of 70,000 copies. Guiffre's book, co-written by author-journalist Amy Wallace, was published in early October. It helped revive criticism of former Prince Andrew, whom Guiffre alleged had sex with her when she was 17. And it heightened demands that the Justice Department release its files on Epstein, who killed himself in prison in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Guiffre died by suicide in April at age 41. Within weeks of Guiffre's book being published, King Charles III stripped Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence. Andrew has long denied Giuffre's claims but stepped down from royal duties after…...

14+ hour, 14+ min ago (350+ words) As the semester winds down for students on Grounds, the Virginia Cavaliers are in their pre-holiday hiatus. While fans await the next men's basketball tipoff on Saturday against Maryland, here is a rundown of this week's Virginia sports news. Bennett To Be Inducted Into Virginia Sports Hall Of Fame " CBS 19 News (Richmond) Last week, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 inductee class, which includes Virginia's Tony Bennett. The inductees are considered a "group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors selected for their significant achievements and lasting impact on sports in the Commonwealth." According to a release, Bennett is being recognized not only for his coaching achievements but also for his commitment to player development. The ceremony honoring Bennett and his fellow inductees will be held in April. "Hoos In The NBA: Trey Murphy, Jay Huff Off To Strong…...

14+ hour, 55+ min ago (199+ words) VIRGINIA " Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Virginia's child welfare system and improving the lives of foster children across the state. The Safe Kids, Strong Families initiative is part of a broader child welfare modernization effort in the Commonwealth. It aims to improve outcomes, safety and permanency for youth in the foster care system. During an event on Monday, Youngkin outlined the three-year strategic Safe Kids, Strong Families roadmap, developed through months of intensive analysis and collaboration. The final report identified the most urgent challenges facing the system: workforce shortages, inconsistent intake and screening, overreliance on congregate care, and limited access to preventive and behavioral health services. The roadmap highlights six pillars of reform to address these challenges, which include: "This announcement represents the culmination of years of work to strengthen child welfare in Virginia,…...

19+ hour, 11+ min ago (28+ words) Virginia Roeder, a longtime Baltimore Evening Sun food columnist, cookbook author and former Baltimore City Schools deputy superintendent, died Nov. 28 at age 98. More in News Obituaries...

22+ hour ago (318+ words) The 2025-26 college football bowl schedule continues on Saturday, Dec. 27, when the Missouri Tigers face the Virginia Cavaliers in the 2025 Gator Bowl. Virginia just missed a spot in the CFP as it lost to Duke in the ACC Championship Game. Mizzou had early-season playoff hopes after a 6-1 start, but the Tigers dropped three of their last five. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Tigers are 6.5-point favorites, while the over/under is 47.5 in the latest Missouri vs. Virginia odds. Before making any Mizzou vs. Virginia picks, be sure to check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model. The model simulates every FBS game 10,000 times, and it is profitable on its top-rated money-line picks since the beginning of the 2024 season. Anyone following could have seen impressive returns. The model has simulated…...

22+ hour, 10+ min ago (243+ words) HANOVER COUNTY, Va. " George Bond, the Mechanicsville man whose birthday was brightened with Christmas magic amid his battle with terminal cancer, has passed away. His wife, Renee Bond, shared the news with CBS 6 Wednesday. Renee organized a community gathering in November for George's birthday to light up his backyard and raise his spirits and bring Christmas early. "I want his children to have this memory instead of a grief memory," she told CBS 6 at the time. The theme of the celebration was "It's a Wonderful Life." "The first time he watched 'It's a Wonderful Life' which is the theme of this party, he cried because he felt like he didn't have any friends," Renee said. "When we watched it a couple of weeks ago, he cried because he didn't know how many friends he had." The community showed up in…...

23+ hour, 23+ min ago (267+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center announced a new Veterinary Internship in Aquatic Animal Medicine, presented by TowneBank, offering annual clinical training for graduate veterinarians seeking specialization in aquatic and zoological medicine. The internship will begin in the summer of 2026, with applications opening this winter. Interns will train under the Aquarium's two specialty-trained aquatic veterinarians, including one board-certified specialist. According to the Aquarium, the program is designed to provide hands-on clinical experience and professional mentorship in a highly competitive field." The intern will work alongside the Aquarium's veterinary team, including a hospital manager and a licensed veterinary technician, assisting with preventative care, emergency treatment, and animal welfare. Veterinary interns will also participate in the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program, which provides medical care and necropsy services for stranded sea turtles and marine mammals. The position includes rotational…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (258+ words) Man wins $825K Bucks Triple Play prize after thinking it was demo mode Ruther Glen, VA " A Caroline County resident received a six-figure shock after playing the Virginia Lottery's Bucks Triple Play online game and winning a massive $825,176 " a total so large he initially thought it wasn't real. Gregory Sanders, nearing retirement, had been playing the instant win game online when he hit the top prize. He briefly questioned whether the game had switched into demo mode, but quickly confirmed the win was legitimate and claimed his prize shortly after. The winning play came through the Virginia Lottery's online platform, which offers dozens of instant games alongside traditional draws like Powerball, Mega Millions, and Cash 5 with EZ Match. Sanders plans to use the unexpected windfall for personal health-related expenses. Bucks Triple Play is a digital instant game featuring three separate games…...