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The ripple effects would come down to how long the shutdown lasts and varying contingency plans in place at impacted agencies.

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Albemarle County is looking for more school bus drivers

5 bus drivers hired during job fair, ACPS says

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:57 PM EDT

By Keagan Hughes

Albemarle County Public Schools is picking up a handful of bus drivers after hosting a job fair Friday, September 29.

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Trevilians Elementary School hosting Chase’s Cure Blood Drive Sept. 30

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT

By Destini Harris

A sickle cell warrior is beating the odds, and needs your help to continue the fight.

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Bail bondsman charged alongside Trump in Georgia becomes the first defendant to take a plea deal

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 7:00 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

A judge on Friday rejected a request by former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark to move the Georgia election subversion charges against him from state court to federal court.

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Health experts discuss preventing, treating sports injuries

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:33 PM EDT

By Anahita Jafary

The University of Virginia recently held a health briefing to discuss how to prevent and treat fall sports injuries.

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Week 6 of high school football in central Virginia

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:40 AM EDT

By Marty Hudtloff

It is a busy night with Monticello, Charlottesville, Albemarle and Western Albemarle all at home Friday, September 29.

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Rep. Spanberger rejecting congressional pay until government has been funded

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:44 PM EDT

By Maggie Glass

U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D) is rejecting her congressional pay until the entire federal government has been funded.

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Slow start for early voting in Charlottesville

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT

By Keagan Hughes

Early voting in Charlottesville is wrapping up its first week, and it is off to a slow start in the city.

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UVA and Sentara decreasing wait times at their Emergency Departments

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 11:11 AM EDT

By Destini Harris

One study says people are waiting in emergency departments longer than pre-pandemic times, but UVA and Sentara say they’re not seeing an increase in wait times.

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The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.

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C3 believes electric buses best option for Charlottesville

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:15 AM EDT

By Jacob Phillips

City Council is set to vote next month on the best fuel option for CAT buses. Community Climate Collaborative ran its own study to see which of the new choices is best.

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Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California dies at 90

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 3:34 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and MICHAEL BLOOD, MARY CLARE JALONICK, LISA MASCARO and MICHAEL BALSAMO

Three people familiar with the situation confirmed her death to The Associated Press on Friday.

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Mural in the works at Barracks Road Shopping Center

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:17 AM EDT

By Maggie Glass

A Charlottesville-inspired piece is coming to life on the side of Great Outdoor Provision Co.

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Strasburg Police arrest James Callahan in 9-year-old cold case in Pennsylvania.

‘John Doe always had a name:’ Strasburg Police make arrest in 9-year-old case

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT

By Mike Staley

Strasburg Police make arrest in 9-year-old case

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10th Annual Wiener Dog Races at Ogden Tap Room's Oktoberfest

Fun events for you and your furry friends this weekend

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT

By Amya Mitchell

This weekend wrap goes out to the dog owners.

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VCU Health’s gun violence intervention program to expand to hospitals across the state

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:10 PM EDT

By John Hood

A program used in Richmond to curb gun violence will be expanding across Virginia after receiving support from a $5 million grant.

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Second Chancer Foundation holds mixer

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM EDT

By Amaya Mitchell

A Charlottesville community activist is using his non-profit to make an impact.

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Keyes found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with Grove St. shooting

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT

By Keagan Hughes

Jurors are deliberating charges against the man accused of murdering a member of the BUCK Squad.

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Chief Kochis holds press conference on Market St. Park investigation

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT

By Maggie Glass

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis is announcing findings in the Market Street Park administrative investigation.

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Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital recognized for its low re-admission rates for heart failure

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT

By Jacob Phillips

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital made Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of hospitals in America that had the lowest re-admission rate for patients with heart failure.

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5 cheetah cubs born at Smithsonian National Zoo

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:22 PM EDT

By CNN Newsource staff

The world is getting its first look at the new cheetah cubs at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.

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Senators Kaine and Warner offering solution to prevent government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:28 PM EDT

By Anahita Jafary

The Democrats say there is a bill that can avoid the shutdown: They’re proposing a continuing resolution.

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UVA Women’s Basketball adds talent and depth for upcoming season

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:11 PM EDT

By Marty Hudtloff

Both of UVA’s basketball teams are practicing for the upcoming season.

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UVA researchers using liver simulation to better understand medications

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:23 PM EDT

By Bria Stith

When it comes to medication, men and women are not alike. Now, UVA Health has a new tool to find out why.

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Thousands of air fryers recalled after several fire reports

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 12:52 PM EDT

By Debra Worley

Secura has received nine reports of the air fryers catching fire, burning and smoking.

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Luray High School to host Remote Area Medical clinic

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:19 AM EDT

By Bria Stith

The Remote Area Medical pop-up clinic is being held at Luray High School on both Saturday, Sept. 30, and Sunday, Oct. 1.

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Katrina Callsen resigning from Albemarle County School Board

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:58 AM EDT

By NBC29

Katrina Callsen is resigning from the School Board, Albemarle County Public Schools announced Thursday, September 28.

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Organizations teaming up to explore history of Black barbershops in Charlottesville

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:08 AM EDT

By Destini Harris

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society and Friends of Charlottesville Downtown are teaming up to explore the rich history of Black barbershops in the city.

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AARP: Care for elderly and disabled is inadequate

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:45 AM EDT

By Destini Harris

A recent study finds that care for elderly and disabled people is inadequate.