Jacob Phillips

Multi-Media Journalist at WVIR-TV (Charlottesville, VA)

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Student filmmakers shine light on climate change at annual film festival

6 days ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Young filmmakers from Charlottesville are using the power of storytelling to take on one of the world’s biggest challenges- climate change. The 3rd annual Climate Film Challenge returns to Vinegar Hill Saturday, April 19, as part of the Tom Tom Festival. The film screening is hosted by Light House Studio and the Community Climate Collaborative (C3) and will feature a wide range of films created by local students.
Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary expects record amount of patients this baby season

1 week ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary in Nelson County says it’s prepared to welcome over a thousand new critters this baby season. Sarah Cooperman with the wildlife sanctuary says this time of year is peak baby season. She says it typically starts with a wave of baby squirrels, but shortly after you can expect to see baby raccoons, birds, and many others. Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary specializes in treating healthy orphaned animals.
Charlottesville-based program helps Virginians transition to solar power

1 week ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR)—The Local Energy Alliance Program, or LEAP, is promoting solar power across Virginia. Solarize Virginia officially launched on Tuesday, April 15, and it’s aimed at helping homeowners make the switch to solar energy more affordable and accessible. Through the program homeowners can connect with trusted installers, take advantage of discounted rates, and work through the entire process from start to finish.
Bright yellow signs at VA rest stops urge drivers to slow down

1 week ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Drivers in Virginia may start to notice signs advising them to slow down. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Department of Transportation have installed 300 bright yellow safety signs across the state’s rest stops. The signs display the message ‘Slow Down, Arrive Alive.’It’s part of a statewide initiative to raise awareness on speeding, promote safer driving, and reduce speed-related crashes. Do you have a story idea? Send us your news tip
UVA Health first in VA to use new tool helping surgeons spot lung cancer

1 week ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is the first in Virginia to use a new tool in the operating room that could improve outcomes for lung cancer patients. It’s called Cytalux, a prescription medication given to patients before surgery that causes cancerous tissue to glow under a special light. That glow helps surgeons identify and remove tumors that may be too small or hidden to spot with the naked eye, especially in harder-to-reach areas of the lungs.
Charlottesville moving company lending a hand to mothers in need

2 weeks ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two Men and a Truck in Charlottesville is partnering with the Shelter for Help in Emergency for its Movers for Moms campaign. Throughout the month of April, the moving company is collecting items that a mother may want or need for Mother’s Day. It’s looking for items like clothing, toys for children, nonperishable food and more. Two Men and a Truck does this each year to spread awareness on domestic violence.
UVA Health expanding pharmacy services with new facility in Albemarle County

2 weeks ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is expanding its reach and creating dozens of jobs with a new pharmacy center in Albemarle County. The 40,000 sq ft. center is designed to serve more patients, improve access to prescriptions, and bring dozens of new jobs to the area.
Democrats nominate Rep. Spanberger to run for governor

3 weeks ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has secured the Democratic Party’s nomination to run for Virginia governor. In a statement released April 3, she thanked supporters and pledged to focus on key issues like education, the cost of living and public safety. “I’m grateful for the support of the many elected officials, local leaders, and community members who have thrown their support behind me to serve as our next Governor,” Spanberger said in the statement.
Flow Toyota teams up with foundation to help provide school supplies

Aug 19, 2024 | nbc29.com | Jacob Phillips

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Flow Toyota of Charlottesville teamed up with the Kids in Need Foundation to make sure students have the supplies they need for the school year. Monday, August 19, both groups were at Greer Elementary in Albemarle County giving out more than 500 backpacks for students during its back-to-school night. Each student got to personalize their own backpack. Each backpack also contained school supplies.
Vape-related hospitalizations rising

Aug 4, 2024 | nbc29.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hospitals are seeing more and more patients with ailments triggered or worsened by vaping or e-cigarettes. New data from the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, or VHHA, shows emergency department visits that resulted in a diagnosis due to vaping have increased drastically in recent years. The data looks at emergency department, or ED, visits from 2020 to 2023 in Virginia. According to the data, vaping-related visits doubled in that span.