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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

Harrisonburg Police Investigate Park Robbery

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The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating a robbery it says occurred around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in Purcell Park.
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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>>

Linville Man Charged with DUI, Child Endangerment

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The Harrisonburg  Police Department arrested Bradley Shane Falin, 25, of Linville on charges of DUI, driving with a suspended or revoked license and felony child endangerment. More>>

6 VA Companies Honored for Hiring People with Disabilities Video included

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The commonwealth is celebrating six companies in central VA and the valley for hiring people other employers may turn away due to disabilities. More>>

Shenandoah Park Seeks to Stop Deer Disease Spread

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Officials at Shenandoah National Park are working on a plan to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease. More>>

Harrisonburg Police Investigate Strong-Armed Robbery

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The Harrisonburg Police Department is investigating a strong-armed robbery that occurred between acquaintances on the 1100 block of Forest Hills Road on Monday. 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>>

Local High School Athletes Receive Awards, Scholarships

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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. More>>

Harrisonburg Begins Installing New Sidewalks

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The City of Harrisonburg will begin adding additional sidewalks - along East Gay Street, from Sterling to Summit streets - and will add to the already existing sidewalks.
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Gang Task Force Arrests MS13 Member in Harrisonburg

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On May 10, a high ranking member of MS13 was arrested in Harrisonburg. Jose Leonel Ramos Hernandez had an active aggravated murder warrant for his arrest from El Salvador. 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>>

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>>

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>>

Harrisonburg PD to Take Part in 'Click it or Ticket' Campaign

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Beginning May 20, 2013 law enforcement officers will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement. 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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