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Violent, Property Crimes Down in VA

State Police statistics show both violent and property crimes fell about 3 percent in Virginia in 2012 compared to the year before. More>>

Fluvanna CodeRED System Becomes More Accessible Video included

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The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office wants people to be aware of a major change to the county's emergency notification system. More>>

BRAFB Collects Thousands of Meals in Food Drive Video included

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The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank received more than 192,000 pounds of food during the Stamp Out Hunger food drive. More>>

Mail Carriers Drop Off Bags for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Video included

Updated: May 9, 2013 06:05 PM

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

Lyme Disease: Signs, Treatment and Prevention Video included

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As we start to spend more time outside, it could increase our exposure to ticks and tick-borne illnesses - including Lyme disease. More>>

Scottsville's Town Improvement Project is Finished Video included

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The town's streetscape project took 10 years to complete - and Sunday the people of Scottsville celebrated their new and improved downtown. More>>

Cuccinelli Wins Republican Party Nomination for Governor

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

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in VA

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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>>

Fluvanna Supervisors Appoint Zion Crossroads Task Force Video included

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The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors appointed a committee of planners to the Zion Crossroads task force. More>>

Tuition Increases at VA Community Colleges Video included

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>>

Fluvanna Supervisors Approve Road Improvement Plan Video included

Updated: May 16, 2013 01:04 AM EDT

The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors approved a six-year improvement program from VDOT. More>>

Lotto Fever Strikes with Third-Highest Jackpot Ever Video included

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

Man Shot While Serving on President's Gun Violence Commission Video included

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A Fluvanna County man is recovering from gunshot wounds after an ironic twist of fate.
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Miss Virginia USA Sent off to National Pageant Video included

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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>>

Drug Destruction Compliance Lagging for Local Police Departments Video included

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

Wireless Leaders Come Together to Curb Texting and Driving Video included

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

Spring Frosts Continue to Affect Central VA Grapes Video included

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

Winemakers Worry about Effect of Frost on Crops

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

Boys and Girls Club Prepares for 8th Annual Cycling Challenge Video included

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

VDOT to Present Plan to Repair Fluvanna Roads Video included

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VDOT will present its six-year plan to the Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors detailing which roads are due for repairs. More>>

Longwood University Increases Tuition

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

Fluvanna Board of Supervisors Race Heating Up Video included

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On Saturday, Tony O'Brien announced he's running for the Rivanna district seat. More>>

"Music of the Piedmont" Festival Held in Fluvanna Video included

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Nine bluegrass bands performed at the "Music of the Piedmont" Bluegrass Festival. More>>

Chrysler Recalls Almost 470,000 Jeep SUV's

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

Inmates Graduate from UVA Business Pilot Program Video included

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Thirty-two female inmates in Fluvanna County can now call themselves college graduates. More>>

Fluvanna Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Own House on Fire

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Jeffery Wayne Rosson pleaded guilty to felony arson on Thursday. More>>

Teachers, Students Past and Present Say Goodbye to Columbia Video included

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Those with ties to Columbia Elementary School – closing at the end of the month – celebrated memories Thursday night. More>>

Fluvanna County Public Schools Announces Teacher of the Year

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Ms. Lori Hoffman has been named 2012-13 Division Teacher of the Year for Fluvanna County Public Schools. More>>

Fluvanna Economic Development Approves School Bond Inducement Video included

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The Fluvanna County Economic Development Authority is moving forward with its support of a bond for the Veritas School in Richmond. More>>

Baby 101: Getting Rover Ready

Updated: April 19, 2013 03:47 PM 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. More>>

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