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VA Health Insurance Signups Meeting Projections

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Virginia is meeting federal projections for enrollment in the Obama administration's health care program but still has a ways to go to reach the final target on March 31. More>>

VA Lawmakers Expected to Approve Plan to Rebuild GA Building

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Lawmakers are expected to approve a plan to rebuild the General Assembly building and make other capital improvements. More>>

Jury Out on Nelson Woman Accused of Murder, Arson

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A jury is deciding the fate of a Nelson County woman accused of setting a house fire five years ago that killed a man. More>>

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Lawmakers Protest Budget Stalemate by Not Shaving
Lawmakers Protest Budget Stalemate by Not Shaving
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 10:47 PM EDT2014-03-12 02:47:17 GMT
The General Assembly adjourned over the weekend without a spending plan in place, leading some lawmakers to launch a bristly protest.Full Story
The General Assembly adjourned over the weekend without a spending plan in place, leading some lawmakers to launch a bristly protest.Full Story
Epilepsy Foundation Pushes for Legal Medical Marijuana in VA
Epilepsy Foundation Pushes for Legal Medical Marijuana in VA
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 9:51 PM EDT2014-03-12 01:51:10 GMT
The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia is supporting a push from its national counterpart to change state laws on medical marijuana.Full Story
The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia is supporting a push from its national counterpart to change state laws on medical marijuana.Full Story
Planners Survey Bike Route 76 for Improvements
Planners Survey Bike Route 76 for Improvements
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 5:57 PM EDT2014-03-11 21:57:36 GMT
Central Virginia planners are surveying 136 miles of a cross-country bike route that runs through the region.Full Story
Central Virginia planners are surveying 136 miles of a cross-country bike route that runs through the region.Full Story
Engineers Finish Possible Designs for Belmont Bridge
Engineers Finish Possible Designs for Belmont Bridge
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 5:13 PM EDT2014-03-11 21:13:47 GMT
People living in Charlottesville's Belmont community have two new bridge designs to consider.Full Story
People living in Charlottesville's Belmont community have two new bridge designs to consider.Full Story
2 Traffic Stops Yield Drug Arrests in Culpeper
2 Traffic Stops Yield Drug Arrests in Culpeper
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 4:18 PM EDT2014-03-11 20:18:24 GMT
Culpeper Deputy Charles Burgoon stopped two separate vehicles and charged two separate men for having drugs in their vehicles on March 10 and 11.Full Story
Culpeper Deputy Charles Burgoon stopped two separate vehicles and charged two separate men for having drugs in their vehicles on March 10 and 11.Full Story
HPD Investigates Commercial Burglaries
HPD Investigates Commercial Burglaries
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:57 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:57:07 GMT
Between mid-February and March 10, 2014 officers from the Harrisonburg PD responded to numerous reports of commercial burglaries in the area of the 1700 block of East Market St.Full Story
Between mid-February and March 10, 2014 officers from the Harrisonburg PD responded to numerous reports of commercial burglaries in the area of the 1700 block of East Market St.Full Story
City Market Arts Returns to Carver Recreation Center on March 15 & 16
City Market Arts Returns to Carver Recreation Center on March 15 & 16
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:33 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:33:25 GMT
Artists from the Charlottesville City Market, along with other local artisans, will be displaying and selling their creations at the 2014 City Market Arts on March 15 and 16 at Carver Recreation Center.Full Story
Artists from the Charlottesville City Market, along with other local artisans, will be displaying and selling their creations at the 2014 City Market Arts on March 15 and 16 at Carver Recreation Center.Full Story
Lawrence Gaughan Announces Candidacy for 5th District Congressional Seat
Lawrence Gaughan Announces Candidacy for 5th District Congressional Seat
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 3:05 PM EDT2014-03-11 19:05:27 GMT
Lawrence Gaughan, a Charlottesville native, actor, and founder of the non-profit advocacy group Gov360 announced Tuesday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the 5th district congressional seat currently held by Republican Robert Hurt.Full Story
Lawrence Gaughan, a Charlottesville native, actor, and founder of the non-profit advocacy group Gov360 announced Tuesday that he will seek the Democratic nomination for the 5th district congressional seat currently held by Republican Robert Hurt.Full Story
JMU Professor, Student Research Ginseng Restoration
JMU Professor, Student Research Ginseng Restoration
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 12:58 PM EDT2014-03-11 16:58:25 GMT
A James Madison associate professor and a student are conducting a research project aimed at restoring American ginseng in the wild.Full Story
A James Madison associate professor and a student are conducting a research project aimed at restoring American ginseng in the wild.Full Story
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#3 UVa Baseball Handles JMU 13-2
#3 UVa Handles JMU 13-2
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 11:03 PM EDT2014-03-12 03:03:31 GMT
The #3 Virginia Baseball team improves to 12-3 on the season as they racked up 16 hits to bring home a 13-2 win over James Madison at Davenport Field. Virginia brought in 8 runs in the bottom of the thirdFull Story
The #3 Virginia Baseball team improves to 12-3 on the season as they racked up 16 hits to bring home a 13-2 win over James Madison at Davenport Field.Full Story
'Hoos Hoping to Win First ACC Tournament Championship since 1976
'Hoos Hoping to Win First ACC Tournament Championship since 1976
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:30 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:30:31 GMT
The 'Hoos know what it feels like to cut down the net. The ACC regular season champion Wahoos hope to do it again in Greensboro.Full Story
The 'Hoos know what it feels like to cut down the net. The ACC regular season champion Wahoos hope to do it again in Greensboro.Full Story
UVa's Tony Bennett Named ACC Coach of the Year
UVa's Tony Bennett Named ACC Coach of the Year
Updated: Tuesday, March 11 2014 7:06 PM EDT2014-03-11 23:06:17 GMT
UVa head basketball coach Tony Bennett has been named the ACC Coach of the Year. He led the 'Hoos to a 16-2 record in the ACC and Virginia's first outright ACC regular season championship in 33 years.Full Story
UVa head basketball coach Tony Bennett has been named the ACC Coach of the Year. He led the 'Hoos to a 16-2 record in the ACC and Virginia's first outright ACC regular season championship in 33 years.Full Story
Maryland Upsets 'Hoos in a Terp-Perfect Environment
Maryland Upsets 'Hoos in a Terp-Perfect Environment
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 10:56 PM EDT2014-03-11 02:56:41 GMT
All of the hype was on Maryland's side before they beat #5 UVa Sunday at the Comcast Center in Maryland. "It's one of the best atmosphere's I've ever played in," said UVa's Malcolm Brogdon. "It's notFull Story
All of the hype was on Maryland's side before they beat #5 UVa Sunday at the Comcast Center in Maryland.Full Story
Several UVa Basketball Players Earn All-ACC Honors
Several UVa Basketball Players Earn All-ACC Honors
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 6:44 PM EDT2014-03-10 22:44:20 GMT
UVa sophomore guard Malcolm Brogdon was named 1st team All-ACC by the ACC coaches. UVa senior guard Joe Harris was named 2nd team All-ACC by the ACC coaches.
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UVa sophomore guard Malcolm Brogdon was named 1st team All-ACC by the ACC coaches. UVa senior guard Joe Harris was named 2nd team All-ACC by the ACC coaches.
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'Hoos Fall one spot in Associated Press Poll, Ranked #6
'Hoos Fall one spot in Associated Press Poll, Ranked #6
Updated: Monday, March 10 2014 1:51 PM EDT2014-03-10 17:51:55 GMT
The UVa men's basketball team has fallen just one spot this week in the associated press poll, now ranked #6 after Sunday's regular season finale loss to Maryland.Full Story
The UVa men's basketball team has fallen just one spot this week in the associated press poll, now ranked #6 after Sunday's regular season finale loss to Maryland.Full Story
#5 UVa Men's Basketball Falls 75-69 in OT at Maryland
#5 UVa Men's Basketball Falls 75-69 in OT at Maryland
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 9:26 PM EDT2014-03-10 01:26:31 GMT
The #5 Virginia men's basketball team lost 75-69 in overtime at Maryland in its regular season finale Sunday, ending a 13 game winning streak for the Cavaliers.Full Story
The #5 Virginia men's basketball team lost 75-69 in overtime at Maryland in its regular season finale Sunday, ending a 13 game winning streak for the Cavaliers.Full Story
#5 UVa Women's Tennis Blanks Maryland 7-0
#5 UVa Women's Tennis Blanks Maryland 7-0
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 4:26 PM EDT2014-03-09 20:26:03 GMT
The #5 Virginia women's tennis team beat Maryland 7-0 Sunday at the Snyder Tennis Center.Full Story
The #5 Virginia women's tennis team beat Maryland 7-0 Sunday at the Snyder Tennis Center.Full Story
#1 UVa Baseball Beats Duke 2-1 to Win Series
#1 UVa Baseball Beats Duke 2-1 to Win Series
Updated: Sunday, March 9 2014 4:18 PM EDT2014-03-09 20:18:22 GMT
#1 UVa baseball wins the series, JMU upsets #22 Seton Hall, and the Virginia softball team is no-hit by #9 Florida State.Full Story
#1 UVa baseball wins the series, JMU upsets #22 Seton Hall, and the Virginia softball team is no-hit by #9 Florida State.Full Story
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