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Animal statues decorated by local artists are part of the second annual Cats and Dogs Around Town raffle. More>>
Mark Weiner was found guilty of one count of forced abduction with intent to defile Friday. More>>
Grilling safety tips from the Charlottesville Fire Department to ensure that you and your family and friends, have a safe summer gathering. More>>
Stores across the commonwealth are stocking up with supplies to help people prepare for hurricane season. 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>>
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>>
The Albemarle County Police Department held its 18th annual Police Foundation awards banquet. More>>
The controversial Route 29 Western Bypass is back up for debate at a VDOT-sponsored public comment session. More>>
According to the Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond, Tuesday's shooting in Crozet and the death of Maggie Hollifield appears to be accidental in nature.
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About 200 Albemarle County school employees were honored on the steps of the county building with "We Notice" awards. 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>>
On Thursday, Albemarle County Schools and police investigated a report of an incident between a student and a stranger after school. More>>
Virginia State Police will be increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend.
More information is coming to light about a 10-year-old girl fatally shot in Crozet, but it's not coming from police; it's coming from the girl's family. 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>>
The Albemarle County Democratic Committee nominated Liz Palmer and Brad Sheffield for the Board of Supervisors on Monday night at their nominating caucus. More>>
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority held an open house Wednesday to show off its design plans for a new water pump station. More>>
A fatal shooting in Crozet on Tuesday has sparked a conversation about a much broader issue - gun safety laws. NBC29 spoke with experts about what's on the books in Virginia and some measures gun owners can take within their own households. More>>
Patients who are treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center will see their hospital bills go up soon. More>>
A man charged with abducting a 20-year-old and taking her to an abandoned house is on trial in Albemarle County. 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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Stabilization of the Afton Mountain slope above Interstate 64 has progressed to the point where closures are no longer necessary. More>>
On May 25, swimming beaches at Chris Greene, Walnut Creek and Mint Springs will open for the three-day holiday weekend. More>>
Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend. More>>
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 Republican nominees for statewide office are making their way around the commonwealth this week. Their latest stop - the GOP headquarters in Albemarle County. 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>>
Service Dogs of Virginia is training dogs to assist children with physical and mental disabilities. More>>
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>>
The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors unanimously elected William H. "Bill" Goodwin Jr. to a two-year term as vice rector. More>>
After hours of testimony, Judge Cheryl Higgins continued Albemarle Supervisor Chris Dumler's trial. She will rule in the case on May 31. More>>
Protesters took to historic Court Square ahead of Monday's hearing to remove Albemarle County Supervisor Chris Dumler. More>>
Thanks to a partnership between a developer, a builder, and a nonprofit, six houses will become homes to people who otherwise couldn't afford them in Albemarle County. 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's emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above Interstate 64 at Afton Mountain is suspended Monday due to weather. 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 town's streetscape project took 10 years to complete - and Sunday the people of Scottsville celebrated their new and improved downtown. More>>
The nationwide Click It or Ticket campaign starts off Monday morning. More>>
The Fellowship Program gives the students financial support, mentoring, and professional guidance as they learn to become teachers. 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>>
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>>
Members of the Albemarle High School community are lacing up their running shoes to remember a former student. 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>>
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>>
Paul Allaire filed "non-suit" and withdrew his $100,000 civil suit against the University of Virginia. More>>
A group of fifth grade journalists are making their debut on Crozet Elementary School's new morning show. More>>
The Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia is making a big investment in the lives of Albemarle County children. More>>
Golfers put their skills to the test at the second annual Sheriff's Posse Golf Tournament, to raise money for volunteer programs. 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>>
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 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>>
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>>
Sarah Cameron of East Rockingham HS and Daniel Kuzjak from Western Albemarle HS were two of 10 students across the state to receive a college scholarship from the Allstate Foundation and the VHSL. More>>
Mother Nature unleashed a big blow to the wine industry overnight Monday with a heavy frost. 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>>
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>>
Preservation Virginia announced the Jesse Scott Sammons farmstead off Lambs Road is one of its 2013 endangered sites. More>>
A popular festival in Albemarle County drew thousands of art lovers Sunday. More>>
More than 30 people gathered Sunday for a reception at Hillsboro Baptist Church to dedicate the highway marker for the Greenwood-Afton rural historic district. 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>>
Learning resources proposed for adoption at the Albemarle County School Board’s May 9 meeting, will be on display through June 12 at the Albemarle Resource Center, located at 1200 Forest Street in Charlottesville. More>>
The cicadas are starting to swarm central Virginia after living underground for 17 years. More>>
Commuters who make the drive over Afton Mountain should prepare for more frustration during their morning commute. 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>>
Albemarle County families became farmers Saturday at Bellair Farm's new CSA member orientation. 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>>
The city of Charlottesville has settled a lawsuit with the shops at Stonefield developer. More>>
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