Medical center bans drug-rep favors

The UVA Health System has announced a change in vendor policy that effectively bans all gifts, meals and promotional items that are given to UVA employees by those companies that work closely with University staff. Principally, that means pharmaceutical reps. The ban, which went into effect on October 1, prohibits hospital and School of Medicine […]

City agrees to sell Ridge lots

After postponing discussion last month to give residents another chance to weigh in, City Council agreed at its October 6 meeting to sell two lots on the corner of Ridge Street and Cherry Avenue to Southern Development if the developer meets certain requirements. At the September 15 public hearing, no Fifeville residents spoke, but a […]

Immigration raids impact local families

Maria’s husband worked two jobs to help pay rent, to buy food and other necessities. Maria, who prefers not to have her last name printed, says he was working one day in late September, when police approached him. Now, he’s being held at Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville. Maria and their 8-year-old-daughter have not seen […]

Staff ponders HR plan choice

More than 3,500 UVA employees are facing a choice that could have serious consequences for their pay and benefits. Between October and December, certain staff members must decide whether to stick with the current state human resources [HR] plan or switch to a new University plan that will go into effect January 1. Brad Sayler, […]