Richmond-based United Network for Organ Sharing responds to criticism at Congress, calling it 'defamatory'
"UNOS has never engaged in any unlawful behavior," the nonprofit said. "Any statement to the contrary is outrageous and actionable in court."
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Another former Richmond employee files whistleblower suit alleging retaliation
In a civil complaint, Jamyce Vinson claims she was placed on indefinite, unpaid leave after informing the inspector general’s office of “the falsification of the (city’s) cash account.”
Honoring Black History: How local Black-owned business Cookie Chris began in Virginia
In honor of Black History Month, 8News highlighted Cookie Chris, a Black-owned business with two locations in Virginia that sells a variety of gourmet cookies.
Budget cuts leave oversight office understaffed
As fiscal conservatives prepared to be sworn in for the legislative session, and in coming months, develop a state budget, the head of the office that investigates abuse at hospitals…
Virginia heroes honored at Valor Awards ceremony in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. — Sixteen first responders were honored Tuesday at the 34th annual Valor Awards in Richmond for their actions during 11 critical incidents in and around Central Virginia.VCU Safety…
After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case
After a contentious hearing in Connie Clay’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city, a judge on Friday set the trial for late September.
Quantitative Foundation Gives $20M To House Data Science, Entrepreneurial Initiatives
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan announced a $20 million commitment from the Charlottesville-based Quantitative Foundation on Thursday. The grant will support the construction of a new building to expand…
Virginia lawmakers advance legislation that would give state more powers to hold nursing homes accountable
RICHMOND, Va. — A proposed change in the law that would give the state more powers to hold nursing homes accountable for poor performance cleared an early hurdle at the…
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Company stopped sending veterans to those nursing properties amid ‘care issues’
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Vacation heroes rappel down Virginia kids’s hospital to unfold cheer to younger sufferers
Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital on Friday—literally!
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Scott Sheriff’s Workplace Honors Two Native Heroes
The Scott County Sheriff’s Office recognized two local heroes who helped a family escape from a burning vehicle after a fatal crash on Veterans Memorial Highway. The crash occurred Jan.…
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