Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
Good morning, Charlottesville.
Charlottesville High School students spent months growing lettuce from seeds in their urban farming program; the school now serves the homegrown produce in the cafeteria.
The project offers hands-on learning in food production for students.
At St. Anne’s-Belfield School, seniors Alaja Gough and Henry Dozier earned national scholarships as Gough was named a QuestBridge Match Scholar for a full scholarship to Washington University in St. Louis and Dozier became one of 150 Coca-Cola Scholars with a $20,000 award for Yale University.
Woodberry Forest School senior Jayden Crosby-Brewer will host a ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in the memorial garden outside The Residence at 898 Woodberry Forest Road, honoring 53 enslaved individuals whose labor built the school + community members are encouraged to register for free attendance.
Doctor Chris Holstege of UVA Health advised people to take simple steps—wearing long pants tucked into socks and checking for ticks after outdoor time—to help avoid tick-related illnesses.
He said not every bite needs an ER visit, with most concerns addressable through a primary care doctor.
Health care leaders from across Virginia + industry experts will meet at a telehealth conference in Charlottesville to explore how virtual doctor visits can expand patient access.
The event comes as online appointments become more common.
Nine senior Mavericks at Miller School of Albemarle have signed with major college baseball programs, marking a milestone for the school.
The student-athletes will continue their athletic careers at the next level in upcoming seasons.
Nine seniors from Miller School of Albemarle signed with college baseball programs on Monday, May 11.
The group includes players headed to UNC, Virginia Tech, Coastal Carolina and a USA Baseball Women’s National Team member, with school officials celebrating the milestone and noting family ties to local baseball history.
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