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UVA receives criticism for delay releasing 2022 shooting report
Read full article: UVA receives criticism for delay releasing 2022 shooting reportThe University of Virginia is getting criticism following its decision to delay releasing the findings of an investigation into last year’s shooting to the public.
Citing ongoing criminal case, UVA further delays release of campus shooting findings
Read full article: Citing ongoing criminal case, UVA further delays release of campus shooting findingsUniversity of Virginia officials are further delaying the public release of the findings of an investigation into the events surrounding a 2022 campus shooting that killed three student-athletes and wounded two other students.
Kirk Family YMCA receives donation to provide free swim lessons this summer
Read full article: Kirk Family YMCA receives donation to provide free swim lessons this summerROANOKE, Va. Budget cuts are causing Roanoke City pools to stay closed the rest of the summer. On Thursday the fundraising group Keep Roanoke city pools open announced it is donating $20,000 dollars to the Kirk Family YMCA to provide 125 people with swim lessons. In addition to helping the city reopen pools next summer, the money will pay for the swim lessons now. Staff at the YMCA will work with the department of health to make sure the swim lessons can be taught safely under any guidelines set by the state. The first session of swim lessons will begin in August.
'There's hopelessness operating in our city': Gun Violence Task Force listens to concerned citizens
Read full article: 'There's hopelessness operating in our city': Gun Violence Task Force listens to concerned citizensROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke residents fed up with gun violence let out their frustrations Thursday night. The city's Gun Violence Task Force invited citizens to approach city council's chambers and share their ideas and concerns on how to make Roanoke more peaceful. He told the task force about a program he promoted while federal attorney that taught children to stay away from guns. "This council is determined to do that, that's why we brought this task force together." However, some residents such as Jeffrey told the task force they're tired of waiting.