Hazards increase dramatically as homes age. In this Safety Report, we talked to one Charlottesville homeowner who fixed up her 87-year-old house.More>>
Every day we breathe in a radioactive, cancer-causing gas. Usually it is in small doses that aren't dangerous, but radon is found at unhealthy levels inside one out of every 15 homes.More>>
Thursday, October 25 2012 11:02 PM EDT2012-10-26 03:02:32 GMT
You can chop, cut, and rip personal papers into pieces but a crafty crook can find one readable name, number, or account company and steal your identity. Shredding protects your private information.Full Story
You can chop, cut, and rip personal papers into pieces but a crafty crook can find one readable name, number, or account company and steal your identity. Shredding protects your private information.Full Story
This season of sniffles, coughs, and sneezes makes a germaphobe cringe. They sanitize obsessively to keep colds and flu away. But cleaning too much could make you more likely to get sick. Full Story
This season of sniffles, coughs, and sneezes makes a germaphobe cringe. They sanitize obsessively to keep colds and flu away. But cleaning too much could make you more likely to get sick. Full Story
Albemarle County volunteer firefighters are offering some tips to keep your home safe from fires this holiday season. Firefighters say they tend to see a spike in calls for service this time of year.Full Story
Albemarle County volunteer firefighters are offering some tips to keep your home safe from fires this holiday season. Firefighters say they tend to see a spike in calls for service this time of year.Full Story
Leaving children in the hands of a stranger is one of the hardest moments for parents. It is best to be prepared with tips on finding a safe babysitter.Full Story
Leaving children in the hands of a stranger is one of the hardest moments for parents. It is best to be prepared with tips on finding a safe babysitter.Full Story
Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster in your home can be downright frustrating, but recovery can happen quicker if you prepare before a storm strikes.Full Story
Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster in your home can be downright frustrating, but recovery can happen quicker if you prepare before a storm strikes.Full Story
When what you flush down the toilet comes back up, the disgusting mess creates an unhealthy and expensive disaster. Learn ways to prevent raw sewage from flowing backward into your home.Full Story
When what you flush down the toilet comes back up, the disgusting mess creates an unhealthy and expensive disaster. Learn ways to prevent raw sewage from flowing backward into your home.Full Story
Rookie drivers are at the highest risk on the road, and so are the passengers riding with them. But there are steps to take for some parental peace of mind.Full Story
Rookie drivers are at the highest risk on the road, and so are the passengers riding with them. But there are steps to take for some parental peace of mind.Full Story
Thursday, November 3 2011 2:31 PM EDT2011-11-03 18:31:18 GMT
According to the latest annual crime report, Charlottesville police investigated 180 reports of burglary or breaking and entering. Learn some tips on how to keep burglars out of your home.Full Story
According to the latest annual crime report, Charlottesville police investigated 180 reports of burglary or breaking and entering. Learn some tips on how to keep burglars out of your home.Full Story
The August earthquake is teaching homeowners a lesson about insurance. Hundreds of homeowners are left with hefty repair bills because nearly no one had earthquake coverage as part of their policy.Full Story
The August earthquake is teaching homeowners a lesson about insurance. Hundreds of homeowners are left with hefty repair bills because nearly no one had earthquake coverage as part of their policy.Full Story
The sound is the same but not all smoke detectors are alike. Ionization alarms detect flaming, fast-moving fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering, smoky blazes.Full Story
The sound is the same but not all smoke detectors are alike. Ionization alarms detect flaming, fast-moving fires. Photoelectric alarms sense smoldering, smoky blazes.Full Story
Heading to the pool is one popular way to stay cool and public pools are required to meet a set of safety standards that the federal government toughened just a few years ago.Full Story
Heading to the pool is one popular way to stay cool and public pools are required to meet a set of safety standards that the federal government toughened just a few years ago.Full Story
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:55 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:55:48 GMT
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.Full Story
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.Full Story
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:08:29 GMT
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.Full Story
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.Full Story
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:59:31 GMT
Information from the public based on a last week's release about recent heroin overdoses in the region resulted in the arrest of three Culpeper men on drug charges.Full Story
Information from the public based on a last week's release about recent heroin overdoses in the region resulted in the arrest of three Culpeper men on drug charges.Full Story
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:35:31 GMT
Culpeper police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman who presented an alleged counterfeit check at a local check-cashing service in early May.Full Story
Culpeper police are seeking the public's help identifying a woman who presented an alleged counterfeit check at a local check-cashing service in early May.Full Story
Engineers and conductors who run the trains for Norfolk Southern took NBC29 along for a ride through Charlottesville, sharing heartbreaking stories in hopes of keeping people off the tracks. Full Story
Engineers and conductors who run the trains for Norfolk Southern took NBC29 along for a ride through Charlottesville, sharing heartbreaking stories in hopes of keeping people off the tracks.Full Story
