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Charlottesville and Albemarle News

The Highland Descendants Council celebrates Descendants Day

The Highland Descendants Council celebrates Descendants Day

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jacob Phillips
Descendants Day gives people a chance to learn more about the family history that was lost in the slave trade.

Central Virginia News

Castle Hill Cider hosts the 231 Fest to benefit Blue Ridge Area Foodbank

Castle Hill Cider hosts the 231 Fest to benefit Blue Ridge Area Foodbank

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jacob Phillips
Vendors from all across the 231 Corridor served craft drinks and food.

Shenandoah Valley News

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality says precipitation maps have shown continued...

Drought watch hits counties across the Shenandoah Valley

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
The goal now is for people to be armed with information so they can help keep the drought watch from becoming a drought warning.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Health

UVA Health finds connection between menopause and long COVID

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Researchers say long COVID is occurring more frequently in women experiencing perimenopause.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Buford Middle School renovation project breaks ground

Buford Middle School renovation project breaks ground

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 5:43 PM EDT
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By Destini Harris
Work to modernize Charlottesville’s Buford Middle School is now underway.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Political expert Larry Sabato weighs in on additional Trump charges

Political expert Larry Sabato weighs in on additional Trump charges

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 5:40 PM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
Trump has been indicted before on state charges in Manhattan, but this is the first time any former American president has been indicted on federal criminal charges.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

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Albemarle police arrest two suspects on multiple charges

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By NBC29
Police say the suspects were located at a residence and taken into custody without incident.

National

Marcus Maly sentenced to 6 years imprisonment in January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection

Virginia man sentenced to 6 years imprisonment in January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol insurrection

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
Maly told the judge that he was sorry that he followed the crowd to the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021

Virginia News

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Virginia’s 2022 Crime Analysis Report is now available

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 12:08 PM EDT
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By NBC29
The report provides precise rates and occurrences of crimes committed in towns, cities and counties across the Commonwealth.

Central Virginia News

The funding will be used to recruit and support more teacher candidates from diverse...

Central Va. set to receive nearly $1.6 million to address teacher shortage

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 12:03 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
Central Virginia is getting some funding to address ongoing teacher shortages throughout the commonwealth.
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Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville and Albemarle police participate in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 10:45 AM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
Due to far-reaching smoke from wildfires in Canada, this year’s event was moved indoors to the UVA Aquatic & Fitness Center.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Crozet reaches worst air quality index in Virginia, Charlottesville reaches sixth, per IQAir

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 9:45 AM EDT
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By NBC29 and Jacob Phillips
Smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada is impacting air quality in central Virginia.

Central Virginia News

RPS resumes high school graduations

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 8:40 AM EDT
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By Oliver Sabo
Richmond Public Schools Superintendant Jason Kamras provided updates on end-of-the-year operations.

News

‘We have to heal as a community’: Dozens gather to pray in Monroe Park following mass shooting

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
Groups prayed for healing and comfort in Richmond following Tuesday's mass shooting in Monroe Park after Hugenot High School's graduation ceremony.

News

Man accused of animal abuse appears in court

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By Olivia Whitehouse
Carl Lentz, who was arrested last week and accused of animal abuse appeared in the Augusta County Courtroom today.

Central Virginia News

Ben and Jenna King hosting ‘Ride Home Roads’ cycling event

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
A well-known cyclist from Charlottesville and his wife are hosting a cycling event called “Ride Home Roads” for their charity, “Olivia’s Light.”

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Chief Kochis hears input from community during walk on Downtown Mall

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:17 PM EDT
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By Destini Harris
Police Chief Michael Kochis and his team are stepping out onto the Downtown Mall to hear from the community.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle schools looking for ways to close student achievement gap

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:24 PM EDT
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By Jacob Phillips
Albemarle County Public Schools conducted an audit in an attempt to help close the achievement gap between Black and white students.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville airport reminding passengers to arrive early for TSA check-in

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
TSA at the airport normally closes around 11 p.m. and does not reopen until 4 a.m.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville reaches ‘Very Unhealthy’ air quality, per AirNow

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Jacob Phillips
On Thursday, June 8, Charlottesville’s air quality on AirNow went from yellow, to orange, to a “Very Unhealthy” purple.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Street fair to take place by Downtown Mall June 10

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By Emily Horn
Vendors are getting ready for a street fair in downtown Charlottesville this weekend.

Central Virginia News

State Police investigating fatal Fluvanna County crash

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:25 PM EDT
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By NBC29
The Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Fluvanna County earlier in the week.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Black men at a higher risk for stroke, according to health experts

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:00 PM EDT
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By Destini Harris
Doctor Brad Worrall says Black men are at a 2-2.5 times greater risk of having a stroke, being left disabled after having a stroke, and dying from a stroke.

News

Volunteers conducting weekly tests of James River’s water quality

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:58 AM EDT
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By Bria Stith
James River Watch, a water quality monitoring program, is helping people get information before getting into the river.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville Fire Department to host summer camp in July

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:22 AM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
The Charlottesville Fire Department is hosting its 2nd Annual Girls Fire & Rescue Camp in July.

News

‘Very special to us’: Family members mourn loved ones killed in mass shooting

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:51 PM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
Datrell Glover will never forget how her nephew, Shawn Jackson, lit up a room with his smile.

News

Parents, community members demand change following Monroe Park mass shooting

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Jennifer Blake
Cries to end gun violence continued to echo throughout the city Wednesday following a mass shooting in Richmond.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA honoring D’Sean Perry with on-grounds gallery displaying his artwork

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Emily Horn
The focus piece in the gallery is “Icarus,” 3D model collage.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Police searching for person in Preston Avenue shooting investigation

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:51 PM EDT
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By NBC29
CPD announced Wednesday, June 7, that it has obtained warrants for 18-year-old Zayon Payne of Albemarle County.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle County Parks and Rec offering July summer camp

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:33 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
The day camp will be held at nine schools around the county from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Supervisors get update on Rivanna Station project

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors got an update Wednesday, June 7, on the project to expand Rivanna Station.

Shenandoah Valley News

Upcoming Juneteenth block party open to everyone

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham NAACP suggests empowering a privilege and rights African-American ancestors never had as slaves: voting rights and registration.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new court complex

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 2:27 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Charlottesville and Albemarle County leaders are breaking ground on the renovation and expansion of Court Square.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Nonprofit coffee shop opening second location in Charlottesville

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 1:39 PM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
Charlottesville’s Kindness Café, a nonprofit coffee shop that employs adults with cognitive disabilities, is expanding.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle students competing in National History Day

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
Two Albemarle County students are heading to the University of Maryland to compete in National History Day.

Central Virginia News

Richmond Police: Suspect and graduate victim had on-going, year-long dispute

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom and Henry Graff
Richmond officials have provided new details about the mass shooting that left two people dead and injured five others in Monroe Park.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle County Public Schools getting $100K grant

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 12:02 PM EDT
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By NBC29 and Bria Stith
Albemarle County Public Schools is receiving a $100,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle County looking for feedback on Comprehensive Plan Phase 2

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:17 AM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
The four sections of the plan are activity centers, future development, rural crossroads communities, and interstate interchanges.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Animal hospital seeing uptick in dogs getting into marijuana

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 10:07 AM EDT
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By Jacob Phillips
An animal hospital in Charlottesville says it’s noticing an uptick in dogs getting into their owners’ marijuana stash.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Rotunda to host Juneteenth concert

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:53 AM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
The Early Music Access Project is hosting an event to celebrate Juneteenth.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

United Way raising money for Charlottesville-area teachers

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 9:16 AM EDT
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By Destini Harris
United Way of Greater Charlottesville is looking to support preschool teachers, but it says donations are needed.

News

2 dead, 5 injured in shooting in Monroe Park after graduation, suspect in custody

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 7:12 AM EDT
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By NBC12 Newsroom
A Huguenot High School graduate and their father were killed, and five others were injured in a shooting outside Altria Theater after a graduation ceremony.

News

‘You just kept hearing shots’: Witnesses recount mass shooting in Monroe Park

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 6:11 AM EDT
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By Desiree Montilla
Witnesses recount hearing nearly a dozen shots ring out following the high school graduation ceremony for Hugenot High School.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA professor awarded grant to study origins of the universe

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
Cosmologist Bradley Johnson is part of a $53 million dollar grant to research the start of the universe.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Senior population in Charlottesville decreasing, increasing in surrounding counties

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 3:11 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Surrounding counties such as Greene and Fluvanna saw their older populations increase by up to 8%.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville offering free meals to students during summer break

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
Charlottesville’s Parks & Recreation is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Charlottesville airport again offering direct flights to Chicago

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:53 PM EDT
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By NBC29
Direct flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to O’Hare International Airport (ORD) are set to return in August.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA conducts test for emergency notification system

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
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By Emily Horn
On June 6, the University of Virginia tested all components of its emergency notification system.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

AARP warning people to be lookout for scams targeting grandparents

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:12 AM EDT
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By Destini Harris
AARP is warning people about a scam involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI).

Shenandoah Valley News

Waynesboro man facing animal cruelty charges in Augusta

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:05 AM EDT
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By NBC29 and Keagan Hughes
Dozens of animals are currently being held at a temporary shelter at the Augusta County Government Center, and a Waynesboro man is currently charged with six counts of animal cruelty.
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