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Virginians who want to stock up on batteries, bottled water and other supplies for the hurricane season will get a tax break starting Saturday. More>>
Virginia State Police will boost road patrols over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as part of the annual Operation CARE national traffic-enforcement effort. More>>
This weekend the Charlottesville downtown mall will transform into a dance studio. More>>
The controversial Route 29 Western Bypass is back up for debate at a VDOT-sponsored public comment session. More>>
Central Virginia golfers hit the course Thursday afternoon to benefit the Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail and a Charlottesville nonprofit. More>>
The case against a Barboursville man accused of abducting a 20-year-old woman and taking her to an abandoned house last December stretches into its third day. More>>
Virginia State Police will be increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend.
James Mawyer and Kaheem Gregory appeared in Charlottesville General District Court Thursday on charges that stem from a robbery in January. More>>
Jeanne McCusker, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care, was presented a Pursuing Excellence by Advancing Quality Award by J.D. Power and Associates. More>>
Ground was broken Wednesday morning on a Hilton Homewood Suites near Seminole Square Shopping Center. More>>
A group of professional young performers is touring the country to raise money for charity, and they're making a stop in Charlottesville.
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Being a mother is a full-time job - and that often means mothers don't get enough time to do things for themselves. A Charlottesville workout class is trying to change that. More>>
Patients who are treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center will see their hospital bills go up soon. More>>
UVA researchers say they have identified a master switch - a vital enzyme that regulates cancer cell survival, growth and tumor formation. More>>
Police have arrested Olivier Ndolo of Albemarle County on charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident with injuries.
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On May 25, swimming beaches at Chris Greene, Walnut Creek and Mint Springs will open for the three-day holiday weekend. More>>
George Huguely, former UVA lacrosse player convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend, is being sued by AIG over his refusal to answer questions from insurance investigators. More>>
Mildred Spicer has retired after three decades of work for Charlottesville's Department of Parks and Recreation. More>>
Albemarle County police are investigating a shooting on McAllister Street in Crozet. Police confirm a 10-year-old year was shot and killed by a 14-year-old boy. More>>
Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend. More>>
Even in Charlottesville, considered one of the most liberal cities in Virginia, blacks and whites had to fight to be seen as equal as late as the 1970s and beyond.
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Monticello is one of our region's most popular landmarks, but it's also a former plantation with deep racial history that's often been overlooked on tours and in public dialogue. More>>
Strategic planning took center stage Tuesday morning for the University of Virginia Board of Visitors. More>>
A Republican nominee for statewide office is getting noticed for statements this week – including a comparison of Planned Parenthood with the KKK. More>>
The Charlottesville Chamber of Commerce is working toward making every family in Charlottesville self-sufficient. It released its 'Charlottesville Works' project Monday. More>>
The Jefferson Area Tea Party took part in a national wave of protests against the IRS's targeting of conservative groups. More>>
A lawsuit between Charlottesville's Redevelopment and Housing Authority and six people who live in public housing is moving ahead in federal court. More>>
The Fourth Hour segment of the Today Show is sending a Waynesboro teacher, Barbara Maher, on a five-star trip to Greece. More>>
Service Dogs of Virginia is training dogs to assist children with physical and mental disabilities. More>>
A series of town hall-style meetings for Charlottesville's neighborhoods will continue on May 23 with a meeting for residents of the Martha Jefferson and Little High neighborhoods.
Meade Avenue is closed Tuesday at the intersection with Carlton Road while crews put in a new railroad crossing. More>>
State Police statistics show both violent and property crimes fell about 3 percent in Virginia in 2012 compared to the year before. More>>
Charlottesville City Council approved two ordinances, bringing parking fines up and speed limits down. More>>
The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors unanimously elected William H. "Bill" Goodwin Jr. to a two-year term as vice rector. More>>
Charlottesville City Council approved a human rights commission Monday night in a 3 to 1 vote.
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After hours of testimony, Judge Cheryl Higgins continued Albemarle Supervisor Chris Dumler's trial. She will rule in the case on May 31. More>>
Charlottesville is celebrating the completion of the largest environmental restoration initiative in the city's history. More>>
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank received more than 192,000 pounds of food during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. More>>
The Virginia Department of Transportation is closing the McCormick Road Bridge over Emmet Street at 12 p.m. Monday to begin the process of replacing the aging bridge. More>>
As we start to spend more time outside, it could increase our exposure to ticks and tick-borne illnesses - including Lyme disease. More>>
The campaign's funds have built the John Paul Jones Arena and paid for the first phase of rotunda renovations. More>>
Summit Custom Homes built the house located on Ragged Mountain Farm in Charlottesville. More>>
Big C New Me is getting ready to take its message to cities across the country after kicking off its tour Sunday in Charlottesville. More>>
Charlottesville's fire marshal is investigating the cause of a two alarm blaze at an apartment building. More>>
The Fellowship Program gives the students financial support, mentoring, and professional guidance as they learn to become teachers. More>>
More than 6,300 students can now call themselves graduates of the University of Virginia's class of 2013. More>>
There is a traffic alert for drivers on grounds at the University of Virginia. More>>
High school students in Albemarle County are starting a community-wide conversation to end homelessness. More>>
A Nelson County man diagnosed with cancer last year returned to the University of Virginia Saturday to reconnect with a special nurse who cared for him.
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Despite rain showers, hundreds of runners still came out for a fun race in Albemarle County Saturday. More>>
Candidates running for two constitutional offices in Charlottesville faced off on the issues Saturday. More>>
Stephen Colbert, the host of the Emmy Award-winning show "The Colbert Report" gave the valedictory address at the University of Virginia Saturday. More>>
Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was nominated for governor at a statewide Republican convention Saturday. More>>
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey. More>>
Students, parents and alumni are gathering to honor Greenbrier Elementary School's past. More>>
Charlottesville police are investigating allegations of a sex crime at a McDonald's on Emmet Street in Charlottesville. More>>
In 2012, Charlottesville City Council established a new, permanent Charlottesville Youth Council. The council in currently accepting applications.
The University of Virginia's final exercises kick off on the lawn Saturday morning - depending on Mother Nature. More>>
Rates at Virginia's community colleges are going up. The State Board for Community Colleges voted to increase in-state tuition and mandatory fees rate by 4.4 percent. More>>
Charlottesville police are investigating an attempted robbery where a man was shot. More>>
The nTelos Wireless Pavilion may expand its seating options, but it has to go before Charlottesville's Board of Architectural Review first. More>>
Work has stopped for the day at VDOT's emergency project on I-64 at Afton Mountain. The project will resume on Monday, May 20.
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Charlottesville police are investigating after a female University of Virginia student reported she was fondled. More>>
Meade Avenue will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. next Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at its intersection with the railroad/Carlton Road. More>>
The LOOK3 Festival of the Photograph banners are now hanging on the downtown mall - and this year's tree exhibit is all about birds.
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The three suspects charged in running a fake ID ring out of a Charlottesville home were back in federal court Thursday for a preliminary hearing. More>>
Summer travel can be both entertaining and educational. The trick is to look for learning opportunities that the kids will actually enjoy. More>>
Paul Allaire filed "non-suit" and withdrew his $100,000 civil suit against the University of Virginia. More>>
Jefferson Area Children's Health Improvement Program and Club Yancey now have more funding to work with. More>>
Just weeks before the primary, candidates for Charlottesville City Council discussed some hot topics, including the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. More>>
Cancer survivors in Charlottesville are getting ready for a very special weekend, thanks to the work of a new nonprofit. More>>
Two historic civil war items with Confederate ties are set to hit the auction block in Charlottesville this weekend. More>>
There are more details on the shooting outside the Elks Lodge on Second Street Northwest in March. More>>
Charlottesville soon will be home to a full-scale replica of the 800-year-old labyrinth at Chartres Cathedral. More>>
The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department is leading the effort to replace trails at Ragged Mountain Natural Area during construction of the new dam. More>>
Charlottesville City Council candidate Wes Bellamy appeared in Charlottesville General District Court Thursday morning. More>>
Lotto fever has struck, with people hoping they own Wednesday night's $360 million winning Powerball ticket. More>>
Bad news could be on the horizon for anyone with Anthem Health Insurance. Patients may soon not be covered to see emergency room doctors at Martha Jefferson Hospital. More>>
An ongoing battle over blasting made for an intense meeting at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport. More>>
Pageant season is around the corner, and some of the commonwealth's reigning beauty queens are wishing one of their own the best of luck. More>>
UVA students are leaving for the summer, and that means countless couches, rugs and other things could hit the curb. More>>
The Charlottesville Police Department is in need of a new K-9 dog to use in investigations. More>>
The commonwealth is celebrating six companies in central VA and the valley for hiring people other employers may turn away due to disabilities. More>>
Charlottesville Music is going out of business. The store officially closes May 31. More>>
The University of Virginia recognized more than 700 loyal faculty and staff at its 44th annual Service Awards on Wednesday. More>>
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is looking into options to expand its parking facilities. More>>
Just days before he goes to trial, Albemarle Supervisor Chris Dumler is asking for his case to be dismissed. More>>
The University of Virginia Center for Politics' latest documentary, "Out of Order", has been nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Topical Documentary. More>>
UVA Innovation launched UVA's first crowdfunding website, enabling donors to make targeted, tax-deductible donations in support of specific research and development projects. More>>
A nonprofit is providing rapid hepatitis C testing, and it's one of the first in the region to do so. More>>
The Albemarle-Charlottesville NAACP and the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library have announced Brandie Quarles of Crozet as the recipient of the first NAACP/JMRL Scholarship. More>>
Drugs slated for destructionPolice in every county in the NBC29 viewing area are breaking a law related to drug destruction records. More>>
As graduation approaches and hotels book their last few rooms, prices are doubling and, in some cases, tripling. More>>
More than 100 people have already registered for the 20th annual Charlottesville Women's Four Miler Training Program. More>>
Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile are uniting under AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign to put an end to texting and driving. More>>
Manuscripts and other materials that offer new perspectives on Thomas Jefferson are being donated to the foundation that owns his estate. More>>
This year, 84 graduates will accept their diplomas after only three years or less at UVA. The university says these early graduates are part of a growing trend. More>>
Mother Nature unleashed a big blow to the wine industry overnight Monday with a heavy frost. More>>
The Charlottesville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Americans with Disabilities Act transition plan for the city. More>>
UVA facilities management is spending the week getting the lawn prepared for thousands of guests. More>>
The former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Preston Avenue is one step closer to having a new owner. More>>
Colum Leckey, associate professor of history, is PVCC's nominee for the 2014 State Council of Higher Education in Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award. More>>
Monday night, all eyes are on the thermometer as temperatures flirt with freezing. Central Virginia winemakers are on edge. More>>
Democratic candidates vying for a seat on Charlottesville City Council discussed issues specific to the Belmont-Carlton area. More>>
The Piedmont Housing Alliance has money available that you could put toward a down payment on your first home. More>>
Although the job market seems to be improving, that may not translate into employment for recent graduates. More>>
Cyclists are hitting the pavement as Charlottesville and Albemarle County kick off Bike Week 2013. More>>
The Boys & Girls Club of central Virginia is preparing for its 8th annual Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge. More>>
UVA President Teresa SullivanUniversity of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan is the third highest paid public college president in the state - and 15th in the nation. More>>
Preservation Virginia announced the Jesse Scott Sammons farmstead off Lambs Road is one of its 2013 endangered sites. More>>
The defense team for George Huguely, convicted of murder, is trying again to expand an appeal for a new trial. More>>
Central Virginia Dunkin' Donuts shops are giving students with autism a chance to learn outside the classroom. It's a special partnership between the chain and the Virginia Institute of Autism. More>>
On Sunday, May 19, the Charlottesville Area Transit will detour the Free Trolley due to Final Exercises and diploma ceremonies on at UVA. More>>
Charlottesville parks are offering a free and refreshing place to cool down once the temperatures heat up. More>>
Longwood University's Board of Visitors approved a 4.1 percent increase in tuition and mandatory fees for the 2013-14 school year. More>>
A small, private plane crashed on a runway at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport late Saturday afternoon. More>>
The Moms Club of Charlottesville North is collecting diapers for a cause. More>>
The 10th annual Festival of Cultures featured more than 10 exhibits, dance performances, and hands-on crafts at Lee Park. More>>
Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUV's worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup. More>>
Still looking for a gift idea for Mother's Day? Elementary school students made some sweet treats for Mother's Day at Gearhart's Chocolates in Charlottesville. More>>
For many, graduation night at PVCC was a rite of passage - and for some it was a dream come true. More>>
In a one-of-a-kind study, UVA researchers are looking at how muscles change when adapting to minimalist shoes. More>>
VDOT will begin a project to replace the McCormick Road bridge over Route 29 Business at the University of Virginia later this month. More>>
What started as a class project turned into an award-winning invention for a group of University of Virginia students. More>>
Arts group "The Charlottesville Mural Project" dedicated a 2,200-square-foot mural to Buford Middle School. More>>
The UVA Health System honored the work of nurses who have gone above and beyond at the Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony. More>>
More than 600 graduates will cross the stage at Piedmont Virginia Community College's 40th annual commencement ceremony. More>>
NBC29's Libby Allison discusses how to make bringing a newborn baby into the home an easier transition for the four-legged family member. More>>
It was the 20th anniversary of the University of Virginia's all-male a cappella group called the Academical Village People, or AVP. More>>
The city of Charlottesville has settled a lawsuit with the shops at Stonefield developer. More>>
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