Garrett Whitton

Charlottesville

Reporter at WCAV-TV (Charlottesville, VA)

Villanova ‘22, Villanova Law ‘27, San Diego, CA

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Good and McGuire offer statements on recount filed by Good

Jul 12, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Incumbent Fifth District Representative Bob Good has filed for a recount in the recent primary where he was beaten by State Senator John McGuire by a few hundred votes, but the McGuire campaign doesn't sound too shaken. "Recounting the ballots and delaying the inevitable may make Bob feel better, but it won't make him congressman again.
Rep. Good files a petition for a recount in primary race against McGuire

Jul 11, 2024 | cbs19news.com | agoBy Garrett Whitton |Garrett Whitton

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- After a contentious Republican primary where the vote count indicates he lost by a margin of just a few hundred votes, incumbent Fifth District Representative Bob Good has filed a petition for a recount. Earlier this month, the state board of elections declared Trump-endorsed state Senator John McGuire the winner over Good by a victory margin of 374 votes out of nearly 63,000 ballots cast. That is just six-tenths of a percentage point.
Kaine, other lawmakers get update on Virginia postal service

Jul 11, 2024 | cbs19news.com | agoBy Garrett Whitton |Garrett Whitton

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- After months of not receiving their mail on time, constituents continue to complain to Senator Tim Kaine and other lawmakers from Virginia. But Kaine says some progress has been made after he met and reviewed data with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recently. Kaine says delays increased after the postal service established a distribution center in Richmond.
Local immigrant students get behind-the-scenes look at UVA Health

Jul 10, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A group of 20 high school students from area public schools are taking part in a summer school program for immigrant youth to explore career opportunities in the United States. They had the opportunity to visit UVA Health's emergency department, family medicine clinic, and the School of Medicine's simulation center.
Emmet Street footbridge to be taken down this weekend

Jul 10, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

According to a release, the footbridge crossing Emmet Street, connecting Newcomb Road South with Ridley Hall, will be taken down this weekend. A new bridge was constructed as part of the Contemplative Commons project. It will replace the other bridge that was built in the 1970s. The road will be closed from 9 p.m. Thursday until 9 p.m. Sunday. The university says detours around the area will be marked.
Biden sends stern message to congressional Democrats amid age concerns

Jul 9, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

It comes as the Democratic caucus is in a state of panic after his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump just a few weeks ago. As the president stumbled over his raspy voice, sometimes losing his train of thought, the worry that he may be too old for office was reinforced.
Warner potentially involved in discussions urging Biden to leave race

Jul 9, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Virginia Senator Mark Warner has been potentially linked to efforts to lead a discussion about the future of President Joe Biden as head of the Democratic ticket, according to multiple media reports. The news has put pressure on the White House as the administration struggles to handle questions about Biden’s mental fitness after the debate. The meeting was first reported by The Washington Post and was expected to be held Monday.
Biden struggled, Trump lied during the first presidential debate

Jun 29, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

"One of my friends had a good quote on Twitter last night. He's like, 'Well it's hard to convince grandpa to give up the car keys,' and I think that's what we're looking at," said Coleman. While he says first debates tend to be rough for incumbents, Biden needed to use this debate as a way to ensure Americans he is able to lead the country at his age. Trump, on the other, countered Biden by speaking about the economy, illegal immigration and his role in the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month

Jun 28, 2024 | cbs19news.com | agoBy Garrett Whitton |Garrett Whitton

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine. According to experts, everyone has normal curves in the spine, and when looked at from behind, the spine appears straight. But, children with scoliosis have an abnormal S-shaped or C-shaped curve of the spine. In most people, the cause of scoliosis is unknown. Dr. Keith Bachmann, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at UVA Health Children's, discussed what treatments are available and described how parents can know if their child needs to be evaluated.
Sabato says he likes muted mics during the presidential debate

Jun 28, 2024 | cbs19news.com | Garrett Whitton

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS19 NEWS) -- During Thursday night's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, one of the ground rules they have agreed to is that microphones will be muted except when it is a candidate's turn to speak. Larry Sabato with the UVA Center for Politics says this is a good idea that has nothing to do with partisanship. "We've gotten to the point where candidates are so rude, especially Trump, that they will not let the other candidates speak.