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Type 1 Diabetes Study Points to New Treatments
Scientists at the University of Virginia identified new drug treatments to target Type 1 Diabetes in a recent large-scale study
Could New Plans Reduce Virginia’s Black Maternal Mortality Rate?
RICHMOND-How do we reduce Virginia’s black maternal mortality rate? A number of plans on the state and federal level could help.
Vaccine Access is a Problem For Some Infants. No, Not That Vaccine.
CHARLOTTESVILLE-More than 25% of American infants did not receive their full round of vaccinations. UVA professors say vaccine access is the problem.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For April 17
RICHMOND-Virginia enters Phase 2, McAuliffe campaign fundraising outpaces other candidates, and some colleges will require vaccinations to return to campus.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Monday, April 12
VIRGINIA BEACH-Virginia Beach protesters are arrested, there’s good news for Portsmouth, Fairfax needs help and what is an Octothorp anyway?
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Thursday, April 1
COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings and events relax, VDOE is sued for transgender inclusive policies, and local teen uses Twitter to increase vaccine access. Daily Number 156 - That's the number of years it's been, to the day, since General Ulysses S. Grant began the...
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Tuesday, March 16
RICHMOND-Unemployment keeps dropping, more students head to class, we look at the COVID-19 test rate and continue our #ThisIsVirginia series.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Monday, March 15
DANVILLE-A mass vaccination clinic opens today, Sovah Health rolls back restrictions and and we head back to school.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Friday, March 12
RICHMOND-We talk about King James, a free clinic is coming and Southwest Virginia hits an important milestone.
Taking a Stand: Virginia College Faculty Unionize Despite Restrictions
RICHMOND-Faculty and staff at public universities in Virginia face enormous obstacles in forming a union.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know for Tuesday, Feb. 16
Yes, the power’s still out for some. Your local Election Day may be changing and gun bills pass in the Senate.
Dogwood Download: Things You Should Know For Friday, Feb. 5
RICHMOND-The General Assembly’s not going anywhere, even after this session ends.
Supporters Ask General Assembly to Legalize Marriage Equality
RICHMOND-Two identical resolutions to legalize marriage equality in Virginia have made it to the House and Senate floors.
The COVID-19 Vaccine is Available in Virginia. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Now that both Pfizer and Moderna’s vaccines have been approved, we’ve been getting questions.
Yes, Same-Sex Marriage is Legal. But Virginia’s Constitution Still Says Something Different.
RICHMOND- Dr. Carol Schall and Mary Townley have lived in Virginia for over 30 years.
Carter, Goldman File Lawsuit to Change Virginia Campaign Requirements
RICHMOND-To be part of June’s Democratic primary races in Virginia, you need 10,000 signatures.
Removing Monuments Won’t Dismantle White Supremacy, Activists Say
RICHMOND – Virginia’s governor is proposing spending $25 million to tear down monuments to white supremacy.
Only Some Virginians Will Receive the First Vaccine Batch. Here’s Why.
RICHMOND- Every Virginian won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine in 2020.
Virginia’s Approach to Marijuana Needs to Change, Analysts Say
RICHMOND- People have been talking about legalizing marijuana in Virginia for decades.
Flu Vaccine Still Important During Pandemic
MARTINSVILLE – With so much tension surrounding vaccines in 2020, there’s one experts still urge people to get.
A New Plan: William & Mary Students Design Potential COVID-19 Therapy
WILLIAMSBURG- This year, the college of William and Mary will be competing alongside 250 other schools worldwide for a chance to win a prize.
Black Contractor Braves Threats to Remove Richmond Statues
RICHMOND — Devon Henry paced in nervous anticipation, because this was a project like nothing he’d ever done.
FDA Approves Remdesivir as the First COVID-19 Drug
WASHINGTON-U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the first drug to treat COVID-19.
‘Will The Vaccine Be Affordable?’ College Students Question Warner During Q & A
LEXINGTON –Can you guarantee everyone will have access to an affordable vaccine?
One Day Later, COVID-19 Cases Spike Across State
RICHMOND-Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers aren’t as good as we thought.
Virginia Reaches a Six-Month Milestone in COVID-19 Response
RICHMOND- Virginia’s response to COVID-19 seems to be working. The actual number of cases remains steady.
How Do We Fight Black Maternal Mortality in Virginia?
RICHMOND-In the US, mothers die in 29.6 out of every 100,000 live births. Virginia is just under that at 29.5.
A Growing Concern: Colon Cancer Rates Rise in Those Under 50
CHARLOTTESVILLE-Chadwick Boseman’s death shined a light on the increasing number of young people with colon cancer.
Virginia Coronavirus Cases Top 5,000
Welcome to today's edition of the Dogwood. We've got a round-up of today's Virginia news coming right up. But first... Virginia distilleries are doing their part by donating hand sanitizers to first responders and healthcare workers in need. -- WHSV Five Things You...