Amaya Mitchell
Multimedia Journalist
Charlottesville, VA
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Amaya joined the NBC29 team in May, 2023. She is a graduate of Regent University with a degree in Communications-Journalism. Before joining the team, she interned at WAVY TV 10, in Virginia Beach. She also worked at WAVY TV 10 as a studio technician and assignment editor. Amaya is originally from Halifax, VA. When she is not out on stories, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones and travelling.
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A Charlottesville community activist is using his non-profit to make an impact.
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Bluebird & Co. is partnering with the community to host a support group for parents with neurodiverse children.
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Grab your rackets and something pink to wear.
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A Virginia-based company, Omnilert, is working to help add a layer of protection to monitoring systems.
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With an election just around the corner, a forum for ranked choice voting was held at the Crozet library.
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The Healthy Birth Healthy Baby Expo returned for its first time since 2014 at the Carver Recreation Center.
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One woman took her terminal diagnosis and turned it into an inspirational story for all to see. Andrea Peet is in Charlottesville to share her message.
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Voter turnout for seats in the General Assembly is vital for determining if Republicans will take full control at the state level.
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You can donate your gently-used medical equipment to the Center at Belvedere Wednesday, September 20, from noon to 5 p.m.
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The way we drive in Albemarle County could be changing, and VDOT says it is for the better.
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The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is hosting a Costume Swap Party.
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One religious group in Crozet is taking a unique space and turning it into its own.
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Volunteers in the community suited up in waders and go to work for the 4th Annual Rivanna River Round-Up.
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The 11th annual C’ville Sabroso Festival kicked off in Booker T. Washington Park on Saturday, September 16th.
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Eight businesses selected will be awarded grants at a sold-out event, A Black & White Affair.
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Wartime Fitness Warriors is offering “Gloves Up, Gun Down” boxing from 4p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. There’ll be music, food vendors, pop-up shops, and some familiar faces in the ring.
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The new CEO of Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport is working to increase safety at CHO.
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UVA had their first game back at Scott Stadium since the November 13th Tragedy. Fans who packed the stands all wore orange.
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A tree is being planted in memory of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr., and D’Sean Perry, the three student-athletes lost in last year’s tragedy on UVA Grounds.
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A single-vehicle crash along Seminole Trail in Albemarle County sent one person to the hospital and left some without power early Monday, September 4.
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Thanks to Sentara Health’s contribution to the American Heart Association, they can put more resources into their Live Fierce, Reduce Risk program.
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The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler kicked off at Foxfield on Garth Road. Those who signed up to participate ran or walked the four miles.
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Charlottesville Parks & Rec. is getting ready to plant 160 trees this fall.
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Event organizers say they still have people signing up, and are expecting around 1,200 runners Saturday, September 2.
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Orange County’s Liberty Mills Farm says it keeps maze lovers returning every year with its themes.
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According to a report by the Urban Institute, SNAP benefits do not cover the full cost of a meal.
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The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library will soon be serving locations in Louisa and Nelson counties.
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Applications for the Charlottesville Homeowner Assistance Program (CHAP) are now open. Applications close at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8.
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This was the festival’s first in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Anyone who sells an item over the weekend gets store credit to use at Blue Ridge Cyclery.
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Students who participated in the event left with a succulent plant of their own and recycled school supplies.
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The Onion, a satirical news outlet, mentioned the University of Virginia in a recent article.
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A survey is now open with an option to include a picture of the problem.
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Out of 1,000 applicants, sixteen young people from the Caribbean were selected to come to Charlottesville and learn about leadership and civic engagement at UVA.
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One parent is stepping up to help get Albemarle County students to school, but it will cost you $5 each way.
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The Orange County Education Foundation is recognizing two teachers for their outstanding work.
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Several Charlottesville organizations are teaming up to give kids a fresh look and some school supplies before heading back to classrooms.
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A Charlottesville development is celebrating as its first residents move into their new homes.
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Families filled up the Ting Pavilion early Saturday, August 19, for a Back To School Bash.
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There have been five separate reports of vehicle thefts on Wertland Street since Monday, August 14.
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Greenbrier Elementary School recently wrapped up construction on its library.
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“It’s not just equipment that we went out and bought, its something that we have worked over the years to accumulate,” Sabrina Feggans said. She is the owner of Beyond Fitness with Sabrina.
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A team of one professor and three students have been studying coronary artery disease.
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Albemarle County police officers recently got to attend special training that explores law enforcement from a female’s perspective.
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Thanks to a grant from the Climate Resiliency Challenge, one nonprofit can now train inmates in solar certification.
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The nonprofit is looking to hit its donation goal of $35,000 to help complete the project.
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Organizers say all three days of the event will highlight Black excellence in the city and county.
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The students hope to reflect what community recovery looks like as an incarcerated individual.
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Every week saw the students cook different recipes from around the world.
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A celebration of life will be held at Albemarle High School’s gym from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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