Andrew Hollins

Charlottesville, Louisa, Virginia

Freelance Writer, Reporter and Investigative Journalist at Freelance

Contributor at Trendline News

I type things and sometimes people read them. Sometimes they even pay me.

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Articles

At UVA Medical Center, scientists are making breakthroughs that could change—and save—lives - C-VILLE Weekly

1 week ago | c-ville.com | Andrew Hollins

The University of Virginia Medical Center is not just one of Newsweek’s top 50 hospitals in the country (and No. 1 in the state), it is the only Level I trauma center in our area. It is also home to some of the world’s biggest medical breakthroughs. As you’ll see in the following pages, UVA is on the bleeding edge of several advancements in medicine, from treatments for one of the deadliest cancers in existence, to a potential cure for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
From dice rolls to role-play goals, Charlottesville's gaming scene is on a winning streak

2 months ago | c-ville.com | Andrew Hollins |Sarah Sargent

The world is a lot right now. Headlines scream for our attention, deadlines loom, and the constant hum of daily life can often feel overwhelming. Sometimes, we just need a break—a moment to step away from the noise and immerse ourselves in something purely fun. Enter gaming. Whether it’s an epic adventure, a mind-bending puzzle, or a casual mobile distraction, games offer us an escape hatch, a way to decompress, connect, and even make sense of the world in unexpected ways.
Orange Veterans Day preview

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

For Veterans Day, there are nearby events and offerings for both veterans and non-veterans to enjoy.
Orange Town Council winners Pent and Cashell have some residents outraged

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

As votes for Orange Town Council were tallied Tuesday night, three winners were declared: incumbent Donna Waugh-Robinson, and newcomers Jeremiah Pent and Jason Cashell. However, Pent and Cashell’s victories have drawn skepticism due to questions about their legal residency.
How Halloween got its screams

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

Our modern Hallowe’en has its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced “SAH-wen”), the biggest of the four yearly fire festivals. It marks the end of the harvest and the beginning of the darkest quarter of the year. While it’s somehow survived Puritanism, the Inquisition, and even the “satanic panic” of the 1980’s but not without its share of changes. In the 5th Century, the Pope tried to move it to mid-May, but it didn’t stick.
Local filmmaker, historical society to premiere Documentary on the Town of Orange

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

To celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town of Orange, local historian and documentarian, Phil Audibert, has spent the better part of the past year working on “Unqualified Promise,” a film about the history of Orange County. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Audibert was featured heavily in the October 25 editorial about Edna Lewis.
Orange County stays red while the 7th District stays blue: Spanberger wins VA-7

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

Spanberger managed to stave off the expected “red wave” last week, winning her third term as a U.S. House Representative with a larger margin than both of her previous elections combined. With 52% of the vote, Spanberger will continue to serve the newly redrawn 7th District in Congress in spite of fierce competition from Prince William County Supervisor Yesli Vega.
Orange small business owner selected as finalist for “QuadTank”

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

The seventh annual Quad County Business Summit went off without a hitch last week at Louisa’s Shenandoah Crossings Resort, just over the Orange County line, near Gordonsville, with Louisa’s Southern Revere brewery and winery coming away as the winner of “QuadTank,” a localized version of “Shark Tank.”The half-day event on Oct.
Orange Fire Chief laments holdups in equipment, personnel in Supervisors report

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

Last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting featured a mixed report from Jeff Mendonca, president of the Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association, who listed inflation and supply chain issues as well as red tape and bureaucracy as problems that were affecting county fire and rescue operations. First was the good news: volunteer numbers were reported last quarter at 144, and this year had climbed to 156.
Orange County to decide between Spanberger and Vega

Mar 7, 2025 | dailyprogress.com | Andrew Hollins

This coming Tuesday, Nov. 8, Orange County residents will vote as members of the 7th District of Virginia, after 2016’s redistricting had made them members of the 5th. Now, voters in Orange County will join Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and counties toward the northern part of the state in deciding between two women with a background in law enforcement: incumbent Abigail Spanberger and challenger Yesli Vega.