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Neighborhood News:  Louisa and Orange Counties

Grilling Safety Tips from Charlottesville Fire Department Video included

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Grilling safety tips from the Charlottesville Fire Department to ensure that you and your family and friends, have a safe summer gathering. More>>

Town of Orange Police Investigate Shooting Video included

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A woman is recovering and two men are behind bars after a shooting in Orange County Thursday. More>>

Hurricane Prep Sales Tax Break Starts Saturday Video included

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Stores across the commonwealth are stocking up with supplies to help people prepare for hurricane season. More>>

Louisa Dog Up for National Award Video included

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A pit bull-bulldog mix in Louisa County is in the running for the national Pets of Valor award. More>>

Scent Leads Bloodhound to Burglary Suspect

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After a police bloodhound tracked his scent, Troy Hensley was arrested and charged with burglary and larceny of a Louisa County store. More>>

Virginia State Police to Boost Patrols this Weekend

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Virginia State Police will boost road patrols over the Memorial Day holiday weekend as part of the annual Operation CARE national traffic-enforcement effort. More>>

UPDATE: Victims Identified in Double Fatal Crash on Rt. 33 in Louisa

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Virginia State Police are investigating an early morning crash that killed two people on eastbound Route 33 in Louisa County.
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Virginia State Police to Increase Patrols for Memorial Day Weekend

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Virginia State Police will be increasing patrols for Memorial Day weekend.
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Orange Man Charged with Possession of Heroin, Ammunition by a Felon

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Eddie Cubbage of Locust Grove was arrested and charged with possession of heroin and possession of ammunition by a felon. More>>

Fewer Virginians Expected to Travel During Memorial Day Weekend

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Fewer Virginians are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Memorial Day weekend. More>>

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>>

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>>

Orange County Substitute Teacher Charged with Assaulting 6 Students

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An Orange County substitute teacher is out on bond, after police say she assaulted several students at Locust Grove Middle School. 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>>

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>>

Orange County to Observe Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

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Orange County will observe a sales tax holiday, during which consumers will not pay sales tax on many supplies that can be used to protect homes and businesses from hurricanes and tropical storms. 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>>

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>>

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>>

2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Louisa

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A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Louisa at 7:01 a.m. Wednesday. More>>

Drug Destruction Compliance Lagging for Local Police Departments Video included

Drugs slated for destruction Drugs slated for destruction
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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>>

UPDATE: Good News for Orange Family of Five Battling Cancer Video included

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The family of 2-year-old Ellie Blaine spoke with NBC29 via FaceTime Monday and shared new test results that show some great improvements for Ellie's health. 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>>

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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