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.
Updated: 14 hours ago
|By Amaya Mitchell
The University of Virginia Cavaliers are gearing up to host the NCAA Super Regionals this weekend.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 11:30 AM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
The Building Goodness Foundation and International Rescue Committee are wrapping up a project at the 5th Street Community Garden.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
A new report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation shows that in Virginia, more kids are aging out of foster care.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:07 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Avelo Airlines offers nonstop flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Orlando twice a week.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 3:28 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Charlottesville is holding on to its AAA bond rating, this after two agencies conducted and assessed the city’s credit worthiness in May.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 12:17 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
CPD and its regional law enforcement partners were at the Wawa on Pantops Wednesday, May 31, for a Cover The Cruiser event.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
The NCAA Baseball Regionals kick off Friday, June 2, in Charlottesville.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
A 2020 University of Virginia graduate has filed a lawsuit against the university and its Title IX office.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Many are taking time Monday, May 29, to stop at the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial in Charlottesville’s McIntire Park.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 6:20 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
The Waynesboro community jointed together Monday, May 29, for a Memorial Day service.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Musicians from the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz stopped by to perform and teach students about their music.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Meals will be served on a first come, first served basis for those not attending summer school.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
While studying, Irelyn Heard excelled in her core academics and extra curricular activities.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:33 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Around 40 volunteers are teaming up to give the Oakland School a makeover.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
The 5th Street Community Garden is getting a new fence.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Two bunnies who have been together since birth are in need of a temporary home.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Blue Whale Books says it is seeing more people buying books, and at a younger age, too.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 9:28 AM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
A grant is helping the Free Book Bus to extend its outreach.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 1:36 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
Charlottesville Retreads is inviting seniors to play softball.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
A Waynesboro Brewery is celebrating a back to back championship.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT
|By Amaya Mitchell
The celebration runs from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 20 at the Rivanna River Company off High Street.