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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>>
Charlottesville City Council is considering two separate ordinances that could bring parking fines up and speed limits down. 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>>
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. 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>>
People in Charlottesville are taking a look at the benefits of having a walkable and bike-friendly city. More>>
People got down on their hands and knees and scrubbed Charlottesville's Music Resource Center from top to bottom for "RED Day." More>>
A Dominica man has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a University of Virginia student who was struck by a dive boat's propeller. More>>
A slideshow called the "Signs of C'ville" will celebrate photographs of Charlottesville signs, murals, ads and storefronts. More>>
Thursday, mail carriers are dropping off more than just mail. They are dropping off bags for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. More>>
According to a USA Today study, the cost of college athletics is rising, but at the University of Virginia these expenses are matched by rising revenues. More>>
Wanda Sharell Cousins faces charges after allegedly stealing jewelry from residents at an assisted living center. More>>
A Charlottesville group is doing what it can to keep the city's history alive, even parts that have disappeared forever. More>>
A new report says UVA remains one of the nation's least socioeconomically diverse public schools. More>>
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will open its three spray grounds on May 11. Spray grounds are an alternative to traditional swimming pools. More>>
The superintendent for Roanoke City Public Schools - Rita Bishop - has been named Virginia's Superintendent of the Year. More>>
VDOT's emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above I-64 at Afton Mountain is suspended again Thursday due to weather.
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This year, Monticello High School students are performing a Latino/rap/hip-hop musical called "In the Heights."
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Democrats vying for a seat on Charlottesville City Council addressed concerns from people in the Fry's Spring neighborhood. More>>
Charlottesville's historic Jefferson School was celebrated as part of Preservation Piedmont's Preservation Week. More>>
Counterfeiting IDs is part of a growing national security problem that has local and national law enforcement working together. More>>
All three suspects arrested during a federal investigation into fake IDs appeared in Charlottesville Federal Court Wednesday morning. More>>
Keller Williams realty company is preparing to give back to the Charlottesville community for "RED Day." More>>
The Mary Morton Parsons Learning Center at the University of Virginia is home to some of the latest simulation technology. More>>
Steve Deaton says, if elected, he will change the way the prison system runs. More>>
The CFA Institute is spending tens of millions of dollars to renovate the old Martha Jefferson Hospital building. More>>
The copper-colored Rotunda roof will remain that way through final exercises at the University of Virginia. More>>
Elected leaders in Charlottesville and Albemarle County say working together is keeping the area on the right track. More>>
The iConnect camp is an opportunity for underprivileged kids to get out and explore the area through a camera. More>>
A Broadway star paid a special visit via Skype to students involved in Monticello High School's spring musical "In the Heights." More>>
There are openings on a number of Charlottesville city boards and commissions. The application deadline in May 23. More>>
Those four-legged friends you have at home could bankrupt you with vet bills should the worst ever happen. In this NBC29 special report, we take a look at the options out there for pet health care. More>>
A federal raid Monday night - and an investigation that took most of Tuesday - led to a foot pursuit at Barracks Road Shopping Center and three arrests. More>>
Federal prosecutors say an Oklahoma traffic stop that found 140 pounds of marijuana in a recreational vehicle helped lead police to other suspects in a trafficking ring in Virginia. More>>
An Albemarle County man is suing for $10 million after he says he was hurt by a vehicle inmates were using during a work program. More>>
The nonprofit organization Carry the Load is leading a cross-country relay to honor America's military heroes. Runners stopped in Charlottesville on Tuesday. More>>
Chancey Ramsey, who pleaded guilty in March to arson, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars with 16 years suspended. More>>
The City of Charlottesville announced that staff will present the FY 2014 Utility Rate Recommendations to City Council at their regular meeting on May 20. More>>
Beryl Solla, professor of art, is the recipient of the 2013 PVCC Distinguished Service Award. More>>
Small business owners gathered Tuesday in downtown Charlottesville to support Democratic City Council candidate Bob Fenwick. More>>
A group of University of Virginia students presented an in-depth report about poverty in Charlottesville to city council. More>>
Charlottesville City Council approved the ordinance that articulates rules for mobile food trucks to do business in the city. More>>
The Shops at Stonefield developers are giving the city of Charlottesville $800,000 to help improve traffic conditions on Hillsdale Drive. More>>
With six months left until Election Day, Terry McAuliffe is officially kicking off his campaign in Charlottesville. More>>
UVA officials and police are working to help the victim of an alleged sexual assault, but no investigation is underway because they don't know who the victim is. More>>
Dwindling donations after the holidays mean two upcoming initiatives to help families in need keep food on the table. More>>
Michael Vernon Giannini entered into a plea agreement Monday in Charlottesville Circuit Court. He will spend a year in jail. More>>
A truck driver nearly lost a load of lumber Monday morning after overturning on Monacan Trail. More>>
Charlottesville announced that during the Bond sale process it received the highest rating from both Standard & Poor's Rating Services and Moody's Investor Services. More>>
The Virginia Department of Transportation's work at Afton Mountain has been delayed again. More>>
With the arrival of May, farmers markets are opening for business across Virginia. More>>
The Virginia Farm Bureau has launched a website for reporting farm accidents. More>>
The students spent months taking an in-depth look at poverty's impacts, and they'll share the findings with city council Monday night. More>>
Play On still needs to raise $4,000 to relocate. More>>
Teams battled it out at the third annual One Love Tennis Tournament to benefit the foundation created in Yeardley Love's name to prevent dating violence. More>>
The Washington Post poll gives Cuccinelli a 46 to 41 percent lead over Terry McAuliffe. 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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