Sandy Hausman

Between May and July, the Wildlife Center of Virginia gets lots of calls about what people assume are abandoned fawns. In fact, experts say, female white tails usually leave their babies in what they think is a safe area and spend much of the day feeding. The fawns are usually just fine.

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe versus Wade, many states passed laws making it difficult or impossible for women to terminate pregnancies. Others, like Virginia, now draw thousands of women from out-of-state to have an abortion.

It’s been six months since prisoners at one of Virginia’s two maximum security prison— Red Onion— began burning themselves. They said they were abused by guards and were desperate to escape to a hospital where they would be taken for treatment. The incidents prompted a hearing by the General Assembly and calls for an investigation, but inmates and advocates say little has changed behind bars.

It might come as a surprise in these times of high-tech medicine that women still die of childbirth in this country. Virginia’s numbers are higher than the national average, and UVA’s School of Nursing will take a closer look at the problem May 6.

It’s construction season in Virginia with crews at work on our roads and highways. That, coupled with the price of gasoline, has prompted some people to try an electric bike. Many make their purchase online, but a Charlottesville man allows anyone who’s interested to test drive an e-bike from his backyard.

It might come as a surprise in these times of high-tech medicine that women still die of childbirth in this country. Virginia’s numbers are higher than the national average, and the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing will take a closer look at the problem on May 6.

For decades, some Republicans have talked about defunding public broadcasting. Last night, President Trump issued an executive order which would do just that. That could have impacts on stations in Virginia.

Charlottesville’s public school system is celebrating today after learning it was chosen to take possession of a 14-acre site that had been used by the Federal Executive Institute. The Trump administration canceled that program and declared the property surplus – eligible for takeover by a local educational institution. The University of Virginia also applied, despite pleas from the school board that it not compete for the property. Sandy Hausman has more on that story.

When Governor Youngkin replaced a vocal supporter of Trump Administration views about diversity, equity and inclusion on UVA’s Board of Visitors, some thought that signaled support for a more cooperative approach. Now, however, the Department of Justice appears to be holding the university’s feet to the fire.

Rabbits are prolific – but their babies are also at risk. Hundreds of them end up at the Wildlife Center of Virginia each spring. Sandy Hausman reports on how to tell when young rabbits are in need of care and what you can do to help.