Company stopped sending veterans to those nursing properties amid ‘care issues’

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va — The federal agency that provides healthcare services to veterans stopped sending its patients to certain Central Virginia nursing homes, citing concerns about the care being provided…

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Local company giving away a free roof

Saints Roofing and Construction say that God put them on this path.

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Company that owns Colonial Heights nursing home runs several other facilities

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. —The parent company of the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at the center of a criminal elder abuse investigation operates several other low-rated nursing homes in…

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Hometown Heroes: Volunteer Greeters at Green Bay VA Outpatient Center

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Bright and early they are ready. Volunteers at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient Clinic always seem to have a ready smile, are handy with a…

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Richmond councilman calls for audit of FOIA request process

Virginia law makes clear local governments maintaining an “atmosphere of secrecy” are at odds with the Freedom of Information Act, and that government records are presumed public unless they meet…

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Virginia's health department struggles to pay bills, keep employees, watchdog says

The department has been hampered by significant, long-lasting financial mismanagement the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission said.

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VLW names 2024 s Unsung Legal Heroes Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has sponsored awards programs recognizing top lawyers in the Old Dominion for years. We know that the lawyers don t do it all themselves, so we looked…

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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.”

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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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Nursing Dwelling Staffing Shortages Key Focus for Virginia Senior Advocates

RICHMOND — What is the quality of Virginia’s nursing homes? If you ask one advocate, he says “bad.” Jared Calfee, state advocacy director for AARP Virginia, said nursing home inspectors…

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Company stopped sending veterans to those nursing properties amid ‘care issues’

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va — The federal agency that provides healthcare services to veterans stopped sending its patients to certain Central Virginia nursing homes, citing concerns about the care being provided…

10 Min Read
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