WVIR - Neighborhood News: Albemarle County

Albemarle High School Hosts Homeless Speakers Bureau Meeting

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:44:00 EDT

High school students in Albemarle County are starting a community-wide conversation to end homelessness.

Patient and UVA Nursing Student Reunite at Pinning Ceremony

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:42:00 EDT

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.

Virginia Discovery Museum holds Discovery Dash

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:24:00 EDT

Despite rain showers, hundreds of runners still came out for a fun race in Albemarle County Saturday.

Stephen Colbert Delivers UVA Valedictory Address

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:35:00 EDT

Stephen Colbert, the host of the Emmy Award-winning show "The Colbert Report" gave the valedictory address at the University of Virginia Saturday.

Cuccinelli Wins Republican Party Nomination for Governor

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:52:00 EDT

Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was nominated for governor at a statewide Republican convention Saturday.

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in VA

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:22:00 EDT

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.

Race to Commemorate Albemarle High School Soccer Player

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:31:00 EDT

Members of the Albemarle High School community are lacing up their running shoes to remember a former student.

Tuition Increases at VA Community Colleges

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

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.

Soil Work on Afton Mountain to Resume Monday

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

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.

Police Investigate UVA Student's Report of Forcible Fondling

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:00 EDT

Charlottesville police are investigating after a female University of Virginia student reported she was fondled.

Professor Under Investigation Drops Suit Against UVA

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:44:00 EDT

Paul Allaire filed "non-suit" and withdrew his $100,000 civil suit against the University of Virginia.

Young Journalists at Crozet Elementary Debut Morning Show

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:41:00 EDT

A group of fifth grade journalists are making their debut on Crozet Elementary School's new morning show.

Boys & Girls Club Expands Facility in Albemarle

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

The Boys & Girls Club of Central Virginia is making a big investment in the lives of Albemarle County children.

Albemarle Sheriff’s Office Hosts Golf Tournament

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:54:00 EDT

Golfers put their skills to the test at the second annual Sheriff's Posse Golf Tournament, to raise money for volunteer programs.

Volunteers Needed to Rebuild Trails at Ragged Mountain

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:29:00 EDT

The Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department is leading the effort to replace trails at Ragged Mountain Natural Area during construction of the new dam.

City Council Candidate Bellamy in Traffic Court

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:35:00 EDT

Charlottesville City Council candidate Wes Bellamy appeared in Charlottesville General District Court Thursday morning.

Lotto Fever Strikes with Third-Highest Jackpot Ever

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:40:00 EDT

Lotto fever has struck, with people hoping they own Wednesday night's $360 million winning Powerball ticket.

Anthem May no Longer Cover ER Patients at Martha Jefferson

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:01:00 EDT

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.

CHO: Blasting to Continue, Despite Neighbors’ Complaints

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:26:00 EDT

An ongoing battle over blasting made for an intense meeting at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.

Miss Virginia USA Sent off to National Pageant

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:37:00 EDT

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.

UVA Encourages Students Moving Out to Donate Unwanted Items

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:03:00 EDT

UVA students are leaving for the summer, and that means countless couches, rugs and other things could hit the curb.

CHO Aims To Expand Parking Facilities

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:18:00 EDT

Charlottesville Albemarle Airport is looking into options to expand its parking facilities.

Dumler Asks for Case to be Dismissed Week Before Trial

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

Just days before he goes to trial, Albemarle Supervisor Chris Dumler is asking for his case to be dismissed.

First NAACP/JMRL Scholarship Winner Announced

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:53:00 EDT

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.

Drug Destruction Compliance Lagging for Local Police Departments

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Police in every county in the NBC29 viewing area are breaking a law related to drug destruction records.

Scramble for Graduation Weekend Lodging in Charlottesville

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:29:00 EDT

As graduation approaches and hotels book their last few rooms, prices are doubling and, in some cases, tripling.

Wireless Leaders Come Together to Curb Texting and Driving

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:23:00 EDT

Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile are uniting under AT&T's "It Can Wait" campaign to put an end to texting and driving.

Friend's Papers Shed Light on Thomas Jefferson

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:01:00 EDT

Manuscripts and other materials that offer new perspectives on Thomas Jefferson are being donated to the foundation that owns his estate.

Local High School Athletes Receive Awards, Scholarships

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:00 EDT

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.

Spring Frosts Continue to Affect Central VA Grapes

Tue, 14 May 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Mother Nature unleashed a big blow to the wine industry overnight Monday with a heavy frost.

PVCC History Professor Nominated for VA’s Highest Faculty Honor

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Colum Leckey, associate professor of history, is PVCC's nominee for the 2014 State Council of Higher Education in Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award.

Winemakers Worry about Effect of Frost on Crops

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:53:00 EDT

Monday night, all eyes are on the thermometer as temperatures flirt with freezing. Central Virginia winemakers are on edge.

Study: Graduates Face Bleak Job Market Despite Improvement

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Although the job market seems to be improving, that may not translate into employment for recent graduates.

Cville & Albemarle Cyclists Kick Off 2013 Bike Week

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Cyclists are hitting the pavement as Charlottesville and Albemarle County kick off Bike Week 2013.

Boys and Girls Club Prepares for 8th Annual Cycling Challenge

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:24:00 EDT

The Boys & Girls Club of central Virginia is preparing for its 8th annual Boys and Girls Club Cycling Challenge.

Sammons House, Cemetery Added to Endangered Sites List

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

Preservation Virginia announced the Jesse Scott Sammons farmstead off Lambs Road is one of its 2013 endangered sites.

33rd Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival Raises Funds for Park

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:56:00 EDT

A popular festival in Albemarle County drew thousands of art lovers Sunday.

Highway Marker Dedicated to Greenwood-Afton Historic District

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT

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.

CAT to Detour Free Trolley for UVA Final Exercises

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:33:00 EDT

On Sunday, May 19, the Charlottesville Area Transit will detour the Free Trolley due to Final Exercises and diploma ceremonies on at UVA.

Albemarle County Schools Learning Resources Available for Public Review

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

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.

Cicadas Have Arrived in Central Virginia

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:10:00 EDT

The cicadas are starting to swarm central Virginia after living underground for 17 years.

VDOT Extends Hours to Finish Afton Mountain Soil Project

Sun, 12 May 2013 23:09:00 EDT

Commuters who make the drive over Afton Mountain should prepare for more frustration during their morning commute.

Longwood University Increases Tuition

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:59:00 EDT

Longwood University's Board of Visitors approved a 4.1 percent increase in tuition and mandatory fees for the 2013-14 school year.

Private Plane Crash at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:46:00 EDT

A small, private plane crashed on a runway at the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport late Saturday afternoon.

Albemarle Farm Finds Success in Community Supported Agriculture

Sat, 11 May 2013 22:21:00 EDT

Albemarle County families became farmers Saturday at Bellair Farm's new CSA member orientation.

Chrysler Recalls Almost 470,000 Jeep SUV's

Sat, 11 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUV's worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup.

Student Graduates from PVCC Before Graduating High School

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:07:00 EDT

For many, graduation night at PVCC was a rite of passage - and for some it was a dream come true.

UVA Students Design Solar-Powered Wheelchair

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:35:00 EDT

What started as a class project turned into an award-winning invention for a group of University of Virginia students.

Albemarle Schools Discuss School Bus Cameras

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

People in Albemarle are illegally driving their cars around school buses, according to a pilot study conducted by the schools.

Crews Blast Rocks at Meadow Creek Parkway Project

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Crews started blasting away rocks Friday at the Meadow Creek Parkway Project in order to install a sewer line.

Albemarle Orchard Opens for Strawberry Season

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:42:00 EDT

Strawberry fans: your long wait through cold spring weather is over. It's finally picking time.

UVA Health System Honors Nurses at Awards Ceremony

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:39:00 EDT

The UVA Health System honored the work of nurses who have gone above and beyond at the Nursing Excellence Awards Ceremony.

Esmont Man Charged with Forcible Sodomy

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

Frank Dorman, 59, of Esmont, was charged with three counts of forcible sodomy and one count of sexual battery.

PVCC’s 40th Graduation Class Biggest in its History

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:55:00 EDT

More than 600 graduates will cross the stage at Piedmont Virginia Community College's 40th annual commencement ceremony.

Local Food Hub Prepares for Annual Farm Event

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:23:00 EDT

This weekend, an area nonprofit is inviting foodies, gardeners and the general public to join them in an outdoor celebration.

Dominica Man Charged in UVA Student's Death

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

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.

Mail Carriers Drop Off Bags for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive

Thu, 9 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

Thursday, mail carriers are dropping off more than just mail. They are dropping off bags for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Teachers Honored at Annual Golden Apple Awards

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

Dozens of Charlottesville and Albemarle County teachers who have gone above and beyond are being honored.

Albemarle Employee Benefits Case Re-Filed

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:46:00 EDT

More than a dozen retired Albemarle County employees have re-filed a lawsuit claiming the county owes them big money.

Albemarle Woman Accused of Selling Stolen Jewelry

Thu, 9 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

Wanda Sharell Cousins faces charges after allegedly stealing jewelry from residents at an assisted living center.

Albemarle Supervisors Reject Appeal Against Piney Mtn. Church

Thu, 9 May 2013 15:26:00 EDT

New Hope Church is one step closer to having a new home in Albemarle County - despite neighbors' concerns.

Weather Postpones Afton Mountain Soil Work Again

Thu, 9 May 2013 10:51:00 EDT

VDOT's emergency project to remove unstable soil from a slope above I-64 at Afton Mountain is suspended again Thursday due to weather.

Fake IDs Present Problems Greater than Underage Drinking

Wed, 8 May 2013 22:18:00 EDT

Counterfeiting IDs is part of a growing national security problem that has local and national law enforcement working together.

Fake ID Ring Suspects Appear in Court

Wed, 8 May 2013 19:01:00 EDT

All three suspects arrested during a federal investigation into fake IDs appeared in Charlottesville Federal Court Wednesday morning.

Charlottesville Real Estate Company Gives Back for “RED Day”

Wed, 8 May 2013 18:16:00 EDT

Keller Williams realty company is preparing to give back to the Charlottesville community for "RED Day."

UVA Nursing School Home to New Simulation Lab

Wed, 8 May 2013 18:10:00 EDT

The Mary Morton Parsons Learning Center at the University of Virginia is home to some of the latest simulation technology.

Rotunda Roof Painting Postponed Due to Weather

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

The copper-colored Rotunda roof will remain that way through final exercises at the University of Virginia.

Huja, Mallek Speak on City-County Cooperation at Meeting

Wed, 8 May 2013 16:20:00 EDT

Elected leaders in Charlottesville and Albemarle County say working together is keeping the area on the right track.

Walton Middle School Administration, Parents Discuss Issues

Wed, 8 May 2013 15:44:00 EDT

Concerned parents filled Walton Middle School Tuesday night, saying the school's administration has failed its students.

Broadway Star Skypes with MHS Spring Musical Cast and Crew

Wed, 8 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT

A Broadway star paid a special visit via Skype to students involved in Monticello High School's spring musical "In the Heights."

Examining Options for Pet Health Care Costs

Wed, 8 May 2013 12:59:00 EDT

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.

Drug Trafficking Suspects Appear in Cville Federal Court

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT

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.

Albemarle Man Says He Was Injured by Inmate Work Crew, Files Lawsuit

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:25:00 EDT

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.

One-Lane Closures on Rt. 29 for Hazard Tree Removal

Wed, 8 May 2013 11:23:00 EDT

Drivers on Route 29 north of the South Fork Rivanna River will encounter single-lane closures on Wednesday while a VDOT contractor removes hazard trees in the median.

Carry the Load Relay Runners Welcomed in Charlottesville

Tue, 7 May 2013 18:08:00 EDT

The nonprofit organization Carry the Load is leading a cross-country relay to honor America's military heroes. Runners stopped in Charlottesville on Tuesday.

Man to Serve 4 Years after Pleading Guilty to Arson

Tue, 7 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

Chancey Ramsey, who pleaded guilty in March to arson, was sentenced to 20 years behind bars with 16 years suspended.

City of Cville to Present Utility Rate Recommendations to Council

Tue, 7 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

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.

Art Professor Receives PVCC Distinguished Service Award

Tue, 7 May 2013 13:07:00 EDT

Beryl Solla, professor of art, is the recipient of the 2013 PVCC Distinguished Service Award.

City Council Candidate Fenwick Shows Support for Small Business

Tue, 7 May 2013 12:43:00 EDT

Small business owners gathered Tuesday in downtown Charlottesville to support Democratic City Council candidate Bob Fenwick.

McAuliffe Visits PVCC on Official Campaign Kickoff Tour

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:51:00 EDT

With six months left until Election Day, Terry McAuliffe is officially kicking off his campaign in Charlottesville.

Victim Unknown in Reported Charlottesville Sexual Assault

Mon, 6 May 2013 18:40:00 EDT

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.

Truck Overturns on Route 29 South

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:28:00 EDT

A truck driver nearly lost a load of lumber Monday morning after overturning on Monacan Trail.

Weather Delays I-64 Work at Afton Mountain Again

Mon, 6 May 2013 15:11:00 EDT

The Virginia Department of Transportation's work at Afton Mountain has been delayed again.

May Marks Start of Farmers Markets in Virginia

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:44:00 EDT

With the arrival of May, farmers markets are opening for business across Virginia.

Website Launched to Record Farm Accidents

Mon, 6 May 2013 10:18:00 EDT

The Virginia Farm Bureau has launched a website for reporting farm accidents.

Crozet Church Holds Benefit Concert for Library

Sun, 5 May 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Neighbors are coming together to raise money for the new Crozet library.

Design House Tours Benefit Domestic Violence Shelter

Sun, 5 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT

It was opening weekend at the Design House - which benefits the Shelter for Help in Emergency.

Baby 101: Getting Rover Ready

Wed, 1 May 2013 16:17:00 EDT

NBC29's Libby Allison discusses how to make bringing a newborn baby into the home an easier transition for the four-legged family member.

Shops at Stonefield Lawsuit Settled

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:35:00 EDT

The city of Charlottesville has settled a lawsuit with the shops at Stonefield developer.