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Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority Executive Director Resigns

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Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority Executive Director, Barbara Hutchinson, has resigned from her position at the Authority.   More>>

Charlottesville City Council Discusses Dealing with Deer Video included

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Tuesday night's topic of choice at Charlottesville City Council was the dangers of a booming deer population.  But not everyone is convinced that population is a problem. More>>

Safety Report: Work Can Make You Sick Video included

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We're almost over the hump for another work week.  If you're already feeling sick of work, it may be more than the mid-week blues.  A Charlottesville doctor diagnoses work sleep disorder. More>>

Better Business Challenge: Trim Your Waste Lunch Video included

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Charlottesville business leaders are learning what it takes to reduce their waste. It's part of the ongoing Better Business Challenge competition. More>>

Dialogue on Race Resignations Video included

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Several members of Charlottesville's Dialogue on Race Steering Committee have resigned, frustrated after city council slowed plans to create the city's first human rights commission. More>>

Halfaday Indicted by Grand Jury, Expected to Plead Guilty Video included

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Former Charlottesville City Council candidate James Halfaday is expected to plead guilty to election fraud charges.  He was indicted by a grand jury Tuesday in Charlottesville Circuit Court. More>>

Business Booming for Charlottesville App Company Video included

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A Charlottesville company is taking a bite out of the competition and creating apps for businesses in the community and around the country. More>>

Representative Hurt Visits Ash Lawn

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Representative Robert Hurt celebrated Presidents Day with a past commander in chief.  The 5th District congressman took a tour of Ash Lawn with James Monroe himself. More>>

Marathon Mondays: Drawbacks of Taking the Treadmill Route Video included

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Sunday's snowfall may have had many runners turning to the great indoors for training. In this week's Marathon Monday, we look at drawbacks of taking the treadmill route for the majority of your runs. More>>

Best Belmont Bridge Design May Be No Bridge At All Video included

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There could be a new look between the Belmont section of the city and downtown.  A contest was held to pick a new design for the Belmont Bridge. More>>

New Life for Charlottesville Gas Station Video included

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The former home of Patricia Kluge's "Fuel Company" is back with new owners and a new life as a Sunoco gas station. More>>

Bell's Budget Amendment Fails, Charlottesville School Board Relieved Video included

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Charlottesville School Board members are relieved that Rob Bell's budget amendment failed in Richmond this weekend.  They say it would have cost them $2.5 million in funding they can't afford to lose. More>>

VA Blood Services Host Broadcasters for Blood Video included

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Virginia Blood Services hosted its biannual Broadcasters for Blood Drive Monday. The event at the MLK Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville ends at 7:00 Monday night. More>>

Charlottesville Man Dies in I-64 Crash Video included

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A Charlottesville man died and four others were injured in a two car crash on Interstate 64 in Albemarle County Sunday. The crash was not weather related. More>>

Monticello Celebrates Presidents Day with New Exhibition Video included

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Monticello is celebrating Presidents Day weekend by virtually bringing those who worked on the plantation back to life. More>>

Local Composite Index Not Included in House Budget Amendments

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One item not included in the House of Delegates budget amendments Sunday night is a change in how the state disperses sales tax revenue. More>>

Victim of Group Beating Hospitalized at UVA Medical Center

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A Charlottesville man, the victim of a group beating, is in critical condition at the University of Virginia Medical Center Sunday. More>>

Rapid Snowfall Impacts Roads Across Central VA and the Valley Video included

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This year's first real winter storm took a while to get started, but has since come with a vengeance. More>>

Snow Brings in the Cash Flow for Some in Central Virginia Video included

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Snow means a day off for many, but not the folks who drive the plows. When part of your livelihood depends on bad weather, a mild winter can make or break you. More>>

Charlottesville Police Investigate Corner Armed Robbery

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Charlottesville police are searching for an armed robber who held up a University of Virginia student on the corner Saturday morning. More>>

Winter Storm Watch in Effect

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A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Sunday Morning through 6am Monday for Albemarle, Augusta, Culpeper, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa Madison, Nelson, Orange, Page, and Rockingham counties. More>>

Living Wage Campaign Begins Hunger Strike Video included

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A campaign calling for higher pay for some of University of Virginia's lowest paid employees is ramping up their demands. More>>

Huguely Trial Day 11: Defense Rests, Closing Arguments Video included

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The defense rested its case in the George Huguely murder trial on Saturday and we heard emotional closing arguments, but we will have to wait until at least Wednesday before a verdict from the jury. More>>

2 Charlottesville Men Arrested on Felony Drug Charges

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Two Charlottesville men face felony drug charges after police in Albemarle County say they confiscated marijuana and cocaine from their car. More>>

Stocking Up for the Winter Storm

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The threat of snow is sending many to the hardware store to stock up on winter storm supplies. More>>

Former US Rep. Virgil Goode to Run for President Video included

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Former U.S. Representative Virgil Goode says he's running for president. More>>

Huguely Trial Day 6: Prosecution Witnesses Present Forensic Evidence Video included

Updated: Feb 14, 2012 03:31 PM EST

The commonwealth has resumed its case in the murder trial of George Huguely Monday morning. Huguely is accused of murder in the 2010 death of his ex-girlfriend, UVA lacrosse player Yeardley Love. More>>

Huguely Trial Day 5: Prosecution Testimony Continues Video included

Updated: Feb 10, 2012 08:01 PM EST

The George Huguely trial enters its fifth day with the prosecution continuing its efforts to convince jurors Huguely murdered University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love. More>>

Huguely Trial Day 3: Jury Seated, Opening Statements, Prosecution Begins Calling Witnesses Video included

Updated: Feb 9, 2012 02:48 PM EST

The third day of George Huguely's murder trial featured opening statements and testimony from eight people. More>>

Excavating What Jefferson Left Off His Maps Video included

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Archeologists at Monticello are digging up what Thomas Jefferson left off his maps. More>>

Media Descends on Charlottesville, But Why Now? Video included

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A murder trial often makes for an interesting story, but the George Huguely murder case is getting attention nationwide. When you ask anybody why, you get a wealth of opinions on the issue. More>>

Susan Allen Makes Campaign Sweep Through Charlottesville Video included

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Susan Allen, the wife of former Governor and Senate candidate George Allen, was collecting signatures to get her husband on the state's primary ballot. More>>

UVA Living Wage Campaign Demands Action

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Update: Friday afternoon, UVA President Teresa Sullivan responded to the Living Wage Campaign's demands. More>>

Cleaning Moore's Creek

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A $204,500 grant aims to clean-up fecal bacteria from Moore's Creek in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. More>>

Helping The Hungry By Example Video included

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A CHS senior is doing her part to help the hungry worldwide. Instead of organizing a conventional food drive, she decided to show people how some of those suffering actually eat. More>>

Safety Report: Teen Tracking Devices Video included

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New technology is allowing parents to track their teens – who they text, where they go, even how fast they drive.  More>>

Give the Gift of Life at Broadcasters for Blood Drive Monday Video included

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Statistics show that every two seconds someone is in need of blood.  This Monday you can answer the call for help. More>>

Brown Bag Lecture Series: Focus on Clean Water Video included

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The RCS invited the public to the main branch of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Thursday to talk about how homeowners and businesses can reduce their footprint on area parks and waterways. More>>

Dentists Seeing Increase in Issues in College-Aged Patients Video included

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A Charlottesville dentist's office is seeing more college students dealing with big dental problems. More>>

UVA Library Streaming Civil Rights Project Online

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An oral history project that tells the legal story around the civil rights struggle is now available online. More>>

LEAP Helping Homeowners With Energy Efficiency Video included

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Charlottesville's Local Energy Alliance Program - or LEAP - is trying to teach homeowners about some easy fixes to save them energy and money. More>>

Community Groups Rally for Living Wage at UVA Video included

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A dozen Charlottesville community groups are rallying behind a campaign to pay a living wage to all UVA employees. More>>

Women United in Philanthropy Hosts Gang Workshop Video included

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A women's group is taking a stand, fighting back against gang activity in Charlottesville. More>>

UVA Marks Milestone for Female Enrollment Video included

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February 15 marks a milestone for women at UVA. On that date in 1969, the Board of Visitors voted to remove all restrictions that prevented women from earning undergraduate degrees. More>>

College Aged Dating Violence Video included

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Witnesses in the George Huguely trial have said they saw Huguely and Love act abusively towards each other; that testimony has opened the door to a conversation many people would prefer to hide. More>>

Department of Forestry Prepares for Spring Fire Season

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Virginia's spring fire season has started and the Virginia Department of Forestry is busy making sure they're ready. More>>

Valentine's Day Bake 'N Bike Fundraiser Video included

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Cupids pedaled the streets of Charlottesville this Valentine's Day armed with sweet treats. It was all part of the 8th annual "Bake 'N Bike" fundraiser. More>>

Charlottesville Men Wanted on Credit Card Fraud Charges

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Two Charlottesville men are wanted for credit card fraud in Albemarle County. Twenty-year-old Dionte Barbour and 21-year-old Wendell Burton Jr. each face nine felony counts. If you have any information More>>

UVA EcoMOD Housing Gets Financial Boost Video included

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UVA's efforts to build more affordable, modular homes in Virginia is getting a financial boost thanks to a grant worth millions. More>>

Committee Resurrecting Plan to Restore Charlottesville Cemeteries Video included

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A committee from the Charlottesville community is resurrecting a plan to restore the city's publicly-owned cemeteries. Interested members met Monday to develop a plan to map out the burial plots. More>>

Marathon Mondays: Training Can Be Easier with Help from Friends Video included

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Training for a big race is sometimes easier with a little help from your friends. In this week's Marathon Monday, we met a running group that thrives on the social aspect of the sport. More>>

Impact of Huguely Trial on Charlottesville Businesses Video included

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With talk of about 175 journalists in town for the Huguely trial, area businesses wanted to be prepared. But not everybody says the trial is generating extra sales. More>>

Charlottesville Grandmother Receives Car Donation Video included

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A Charlottesville grandmother has a new ride thanks to Battlefield Ford, State Farm, and the Monticello Area Community Action Agency. More>>

UVA Poet Receives National Medal of Arts Award

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A University of Virginia professor received one of the nation's most prestigious arts awards Monday afternoon in Washington, DC. More>>

Police Step Up Move Over Law Enforcement Video included

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Albemarle County police are stepping up enforcement of a law that keeps you and those in blue safe. More>>

Charlottesville Shelter Struggling Through Winter Video included

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A Charlottesville shelter that helps the homeless said right now it doesn't have enough funding to get through the winter. More>>

Charlottesville Barbershop Quartet Offers Singing Valentine Video included

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Looking for a unique way to say "I love you" this Valentine's Day? The Jeffersonland Barbershop Chorus in Charlottesville could help. More>>

GOP Presidential Primary Registration Deadline Approaches Video included

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The VA GOP presidential primary is just three weeks away, but the deadline to register is on Monday. With only two of the four front-runners on the ballot, Super Tuesday may not be that super. More>>

Charlottesville Sheriff's Office to Hold Emergency Training

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The Charlottesville Sheriff's Office is putting together a disaster training class to prepare people to handle an emergency when first responders are overwhelmed. More>>

Virginia Consumers Show More Confidence

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Virginia consumers are more confident and willing to drop dollars on big ticket items right now than they were this time last year. That's according to the new Virginia Index of Current Conditions. More>>

Art Students Use Creative Gifts to Enhance Their Community Video included

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Some students at Charlottesville High School are using their creative sides to enhance the community around them. More>>

Gearharts Chocolate Stocks Up for Valentines Day

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Valentines Day is just two days away and a Charlottesville chocolate shop is working overtime to be stocked and ready for those last minute gift-buyers. More>>

Plans for the Future of the Belmont Bridge On Display Video included

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The deadline passed Saturday for designers to submit their creations into a city-wide contest to draw up plans to replace the crumbling Belmont Bridge. More>>

Teens Step Up to Fight Sexual Abuse Crimes Video included

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Central Virginia high school students are raising awareness and money to stop sex abuse crimes targeting teens. More>>

Dismissed Potential Jurors on Not Being the Chosen Ones Video included

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For the dozen jurors charged with deciding the fate of George Huguely, there are dozens more who were considered, but dismissed. More>>

Behind the Scenes: Social Networking The Huguely Trial Video included

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You're watching one of the biggest trials in Charlottesville's history, on the air every night, and online throughout the day but what you don't see is what it takes to bring you the latest coverage. More>>

Psychologist Perspective on the Young-Adult Brain Video included

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George Huguely's guilt or innocence of first-degree murder will likely hinge on his thought process the night Yeardley Love died.  One clinical psychologist says the brains of people in their 20s work differently because they're simply not fully matured. More>>

Practice for All District Chorus Concert Held at Monticello High School

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Rivalries were put aside Friday as students from across Central Virginia joined forces at Monticello High School in song. More>>

UVA Architecture Students to Unveil Designs for Belmont Bridge Video included

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UVA architecture students will unveil their designs for a new Belmont Bridge in Charlottesville Saturday. More>>

Book Fair to Benefit SARA Video included

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The next book you buy could help victims of sexual assault. The Charlottesville High School Book Fair is benefiting the Sexual Assault Resource Agency known as SARA. More>>

Safety Report: Reducing Radon in Your Home Video included

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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>>

Changes on UVA Grounds Following Yeardley Love's Death Video included

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After Yeardley Love's murder, UVA administrators faced questions about George Huguely's criminal past.  They said they didn't know of his run-ins with the law, and that prompted changes on grounds. More>>

RecycleMania Competition Kicks Off at UVA Video included

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The University of Virginia kicked off their eight-week recycling competition Thursday. More>>

New Retail Development in the Works for Albemarle Video included

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1500 jobs, a gourmet grocery store and a major retailer are all reported to be a part of Albemarle County's future. More>>

Increased Volunteering Interest at UVA Video included

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The Peace Corps says the University of Virginia is among the nation's top volunteer producing schools for 2012. Over 60 undergraduate alumni at UVA are serving overseas with the corps. More>>

UVA Engineering Students Aim to Help Quadriplegics Video included

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Students at UVA have engineered a way to help quadriplegics become more employable. More>>

Huguely Trial Day 1: Jury Selection Video included

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After a year and a half of investigating and legal maneuvering, George Huguely's first-degree murder trial got underway in Charlottesville Circuit Court Monday. More>>

Huguely Trial Day 2: Jury Selection Continues Video included

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The exhausting process of picking a jury in the George Huguely trial continues today. Potential jurors will be in court as both the prosecution and defense look to seat 12 jurors and 3 alternates. More>>

National Media Spotlight on Charlottesville as Huguely Trial Begins

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Monday morning, former University of Virginia lacrosse player George Huguely will step into a Charlottesville courtroom for the first time. More>>

Huguely Murder Trial Motions Hearing Video included

Updated: Jan 26, 2012 06:00 PM EST

Medical records and last minute jury questions topped a court hearing for George Huguely.  More>>

Spotlight on George Huguely Video included

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Born into a successful family, blessed as an athlete and accepted as a student into UVA, George Huguely seemed to have it all - until May 3 2010. More>>

Huguely Motions Hearing Video included

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The final motions hearing for the George Huguely murder trial was held in Charlottesville Circuit Court on Friday. More>>

Protective Barrier in Place for George Huguely Murder Trial Video included

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At this point, there will be barriers in place for the first-degree murder trial for George Huguely. It appears no one will see the defendant, unless you are inside the courtroom. More>>

Remembering Yeardley Love Video included

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Just days before a trial starts for the man accused of her murder, friends and family of University of Virginia lacrosse player Yeardley Love are remembering her. More>>

Huguely Jury Notices Mailed Video included

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More than 160 jury notices for the George Huguely murder trial are going out in the mail Wednesday. More>>

  • Jan 20, 2012 08:38 PM EST2012-02-06 04:31:02 GMT
    Friday, new details have emerged in the first degree murder case against George Huguely. On February 6 and 7, 160 potential jurors will be summoned for the trial.
    Friday, new details have emerged in the first degree murder case against George Huguely. On February 6 and 7, 160 potential jurors will be summoned for the trial.
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