MaKayla Grapperhaus
Multi-Media Journalist
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MaKayla Grapperhaus joined the NBC29 team September 2022. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in English.
During her time at UVA, she wrote for The Cavalier Daily. She was also a staff writer for PVCC’s student newspaper, The Forum, prior to transferring to UVA.
In her free time, she enjoys taking pottery classes, photography, rock climbing, and exploring new hiking trails. She has two cats, Arthur and Guinevere.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:07 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
With the recent announcement of the 2023 nominees, the Violet Crown is showing some of its favorite films on the list. The theater will start showing Oscar nominated films through the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 5:09 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The possible renaming process of Burnley-Moran and Johnson elementary schools is rolling forward tonight with a public Zoom feedback session.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 2:19 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Staunton-based conservation nonprofit secured 16 easements last year. In doing so, it says it helped to permanently protect 1,909 acres of land.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:20 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
More than 150 students are helping to package meals going to the Louisa County Resource Council.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 4:03 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Charlottesville Area Transit briefed the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors during a work session Wednesday, January 18.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 3:27 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Everyone’s looking forward to this year’s Super Bowl game, but there’s another bowl event getting a lot of people excited in Fluvanna County.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 1:37 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Wildlife Center of Virginia is hosting a Black Bear Birthday Party for its five growing cubs.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The money comes from a surplus collected due to the increased value of used vehicles.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 12:08 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The survey can be found online on the CCS website. You can vote on names for the two schools or share suggestions for new names.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:33 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
“Feed prices are high, fuel, labor costs, and this is nothing really unique to the egg industry. It’s kind of across the economy,” Virginia Poultry Federation President Hobey Bauhan said.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Charlottesville City Council has taken action to allow VEO to keep its scooters on the streets and all over the sidewalks.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 3:47 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Piedmont Virginia Community College says its new Advance Technology Center will give students the skills they need to walk right into well-paying jobs.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 4:26 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Over the next few days, trees on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall will be receiving some much-needed pruning and maintenance.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
All Virginia schools are now required to notify parents of classroom material that is deemed by the state as “sexually explicit.” How schools will do that remains a question.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:39 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Special Olympics Virginia Xperience Tennis Invitational at Boar’s Head Resort is bringing together some of the top athletes from around the country to compete.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 4:36 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Gas prices around the commonwealth are up due to a post-holiday spike.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
According to a recent report, there is a shortage of large animal veterinarians in rural areas. Now, farmers raising dairy cows and livestock are facing the consequences.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 5:12 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The studio encourages all artists to create art that is authentic and unique to their own style.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 5:37 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Three Notch’d Brewing Company is releasing a new line of non-alcoholic beers.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors held its first meeting of the year Wednesday, Jan. 4, in the Lane Auditorium at the County Office Building.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:37 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
A deaf wrestler now has hearing aids to help him on the mat and off it. Roger Stewart competed in the 2022 Deaf Olympics. He has been coaching matches at Louisa County High School for three years.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 5:27 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Dogs are left out in the cold without proper shelter every winter. HOWS Project, a volunteer-based nonprofit, is working to build dog houses to help.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 3:19 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Going into the new year, the City of Charlottesville is encouraging people to think about ways to save water.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 4:26 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
President James Monroe’s Highland in Albemarle County will be temporarily closing to the public January 1, 2023. It is set to reopen January 20.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:52 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Law Firm of Allen & Allen is providing a safe ride home for those who will be drinking New Year’s Eve.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
If you find yourself taking an at-home COVID-19 test, it’s important that you know how to read the results.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Morgan Dean with AAA says that if you find yourself stuck at an airport due to a canceled flight, you should make sure to keep track of all your expenses.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 4:38 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA says there are things you can do to help if you see a dog outside this winter without proper shelter.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 5:11 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Due to freezing temperatures in central Virginia, some places were closed Monday, December 26, due to pipes bursting.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 3:08 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
There is a new bipartisan effort to abolish Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 3:06 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Families and friends gathered for a special Christmas service at Jefferson Park Baptist Church Sunday morning.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
A new plan that would make dual enrollment free for more students is now gaining traction.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 4:24 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
UVA Health says that the stem cell transplant program at its cancer center recently finished its 1,000th stem cell transplant.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 4:47 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Wintergreen Resort is opening up ski slopes Tuesday, December 20, and says this year’s winter weather is creating the perfect conditions.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:58 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is waiving its adopting fees through the holidays, but before you give your loved one a furry friend as a gift, remember that adding a new member to the family is a big commitment.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 5:31 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
While VDOT is not pre-treating roads ahead of tomorrow’s winter storm, its crews are already on standby.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 4:47 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
With winter storms on the way, many species of wildlife are bracing themselves for the colder weather, and the Wildlife Center of Virginia says there are a few things you can do to help.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:05 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Applications are open to nonprofits, arts organizations, schools, businesses, and individuals. Each awarded project can receive up to $4,000.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 5:03 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Schools in and around the Charlottesville area are starting to see an increase in students missing class due to being out sick.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 4:48 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Community Climate Collaborative is offering recommendations for Charlottesville’s Climate Action Plan.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 4:46 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
AAA says gas prices in Virginia have fallen $0.13 per gallon in the last week.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 5:17 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The offices will provide programs and work opportunities to underserved people in the area.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 4:39 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Third quarter sales were strong for many retailers around the greater-Charlottesville area, according to report from the Free Enterprise Forum.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 4:51 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The McGuffey Art Center is kicking off its holiday season with the opening of its annual holiday show and sale.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 4:39 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
New Directions Center is telling the stories of survivors of domestic abuse.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 4:29 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
ReLeaf Cville is spending its Tuesday planting trees in Charlottesville neighborhoods in hopes of mitigating the heat impacts of climate change.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 4:29 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
It’s still not a big bargain, but gas prices in Virginia are slowly trending downwards.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 4:28 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
Three local garden clubs are decorating Charlottesville’s Amtrak Train Station.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:34 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Orange County Animal Shelter is looking for foster homes to help its dogs and cats get out of the shelter for the holidays.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 5:02 PM EST
|By MaKayla Grapperhaus
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia received three awards at the Virginia and Washington Area Council Annual Conference.
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