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Man Sentenced in Louisa County Hit and Run Cold Case Video included

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An 18-year-old hit and run case is finally over. Brandon Fields will spend one year in jail after pleading guilty to taking part in the crash. More>>

Jurors on High-Profile Cases Reflect on Process Video included

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The jury in the Huguely case had a lot of evidence to sift through. Often, jurors in cases with hefty charges like murder can find deliberations a tough chore. We talked to couple jurors who served on other high-profile cases. More>>

New Town Hall in Mineral Opens Video included

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The town at the epicenter of August's earthquake is building up its downtown.  Mineral hopes a new municipal building will spark a revitalization to spruce up the small town. More>>

Three Homeowners First to Receive Grants to Repair Video included

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Homeowners are still picking up the pieces in Louisa County after August's earthquake.  Funds are finally getting into the hands of homeowners who are dealing with damage. More>>

Mineral Plans for Alan Jackson Concert in May Video included

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The town of Mineral is planning for a May concert date from country crooner Alan Jackson. The earthquake-damaged town won the free concert in an online contest back in October. More>>

Budget Amendments Call for Aid for Louisa County Schools Video included

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Budget amendments from the Virginia House of Delegates include $2 million to help Louisa County rebuild two earthquake-damaged schools. 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>>

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>>

New Developers Attracted to Zion Crossroads

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Business is booming in Zion Crossroads, and it's catching the eye of developers looking to invest. More>>

In Search of a Heart Video included

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Don Leake of Orange County wears his heart on his waist. Due to a lack of organ donors, it could be years until he has an actual heart pumping in his chest.  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>>

Orange County Linking Students & Mentors Over Breakfast Video included

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A program in Orange County is linking elementary school students with mentors across the county.  Monday morning, Breakfast Buddies met over what many consider the most important meal of the day. More>>

Orange Property Owners Forced Cleanup of Vacant Homes Video included

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Town of Orange property owners will soon be asked to fix up vacant homes after town council approved a new ordinance this week. 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>>

  • Tuesday, December 20 2011 9:59 AM EST2011-12-20 14:59:24 GMT
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for Louisa County residents affected by the August earthquake and subsequent aftershocks to register for state and federal disaster assistance.
    The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for Louisa County residents affected by the August earthquake and subsequent aftershocks to register for state and federal disaster assistance.
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