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Virginia News

Wireless emergency alert set for Wednesday raises concerns for domestic violence victim advocates

National test alert raises concerns for domestic violence advocates

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jennifer Blake
National Emergency Alert Systems will be tested Wednesday afternoon, which raises concerns for domestic violence advocates.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Contraline.

“IUDs, but for men” Charlottesville company one step closer to male contraceptive

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Dryden Quigley
‘The biggest development in male contraception since the vasectomy’ is what the Charlottesville based Contraline says it’s working towards.

Virginia News

A police car in Richmond, Va.

Progressive groups blast Virginia Municipal League over traffic stop stance

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Graham Moomaw
The 2020 law doesn’t erase minor equipment violations from the books entirely, but it prevents law enforcement from using them as the primary reason to initiate a traffic stop.

Shenandoah Valley News

Garden pilot program

UVA student bringing nature to Harrisonburg elementary school

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Anahita Jafary
A pilot program created by a University of Virginia student is bringing nature into Keister Elementary School.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Tents at Market Street Park in Charlottesville

PACEM opening sooner to help Charlottesville with Market St. Park situation

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Maggie Glass
Two Charlottesville shelters are having different conversations with the city to try help the people staying in tents in Market Street Park.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

(FILE)

Charlottesville and Albemarle schools see increase in absenteeism

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Bria Stith
Albemarle County Public Schools and Charlottesville City Schools both say student attendance has dropped since the return from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Central Virginia News

(FILE)

Volunteer open house being held in Madison County Oct. 4

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Destini Harris
Madison County Public Schools is in need of volunteers.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA Health

UVA Health making advances in coronary artery disease prevention

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Bria Stith
UVA Health says it had identified genes that brings it closer to preventing deadly coronary artery disease.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

USPS (FILE)

Charlottesville-area Meals On Wheels affected by inconsistent mail deliveries

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Keagan Hughes
Some people in the Charlottesville area have been dealing with inconsistent mail delivery.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

(FILE)

Albemarle orchard ready for apple season

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Destini Harris
If you're an apple love, this is good news for you!
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Charlottesville and Albemarle News

City Manager presents plan to address homelessness to Charlottesville City Council

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 6:10 AM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
The main talking point during Charlottesville’s City Council meeting Monday, October 2, wasn’t even on the agenda.

Shenandoah Valley News

Elkton added to Virginia Landmarks Register for historic sites

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 12:10 AM EDT
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By Mandy Bartholomew
This designation allows property owners within the town to apply for certain tax credits.

Central Virginia News

RPS chooses law firm for third-party review of graduation mass shooting

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT
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By Madison McNamee
The Richmond school board is moving ahead with a third-party review of the deadly mass shooting outside the Altria Theater.

Virginia News

Columbia Gas of Virginia prioritizing online safety

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 8:17 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
Even though they weren't affected by the hack Columbia Gas of Virginia stressed maintaining the confidentiality of customer information is critical.

Shenandoah Valley News

Early voting logistics simplified for easy process

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 8:15 PM EDT
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By Cora Dickey
All anyone needs is five minutes to present your ID and mark your ballot.

Central Virginia News

Country Cookin coming back to Orange County

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
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By Maggie Glass
Country Cookin is returning under new ownership, but in the same location.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Albemarle crews respond to fire on Oak Hill Drive

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Dryden Quigley
Fire crews were called out to Oak Hill Drive around 4:30 p.m. Monday, October 2.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Architectural Review Board looking at plans for project near John Warner Parkway

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
ARB today went over a preliminary review of a site development for Rio Point, a 328-unit apartment complex near the John Warner Parkway.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

CRHA asking Charlottesville for millions to redevelop Westhaven

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT
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By Destini Harris
The Charlottesville Redevelopment Housing Authority is leaning on the city to help redevelop Westhaven.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

New Jersey airport using autonomous vehicles from Charlottesville-based company

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:45 PM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
A Charlottesville-based company says it is bringing driverless cars to Newark for the first time ever.

News

Flipp Inc. Awarded Grant

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:32 PM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
One Virginia non-profit organization has been awarded nearly two million from the U.S Department of Labor.

News

Foxfield Races holds 44th Annual Fall Race Day

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:50 PM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
Foxfield Races returned to Albemarle County for their annual fall race.

Virginia News

Raising Cane’s raising money for cancer research

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:20 AM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
Eating some chicken Monday, October 2, can raising money for breast cancer research.

Virginia News

Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Fauquier County

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
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By NBC29
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal four-vehicle crash in Fauquier County.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

New soccer league coming to Charlottesville

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:54 AM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
The Charlottesville Blues FC is hoping to uncover local soccer talent in the area, and go up against teams from all over the country.

Shenandoah Valley News

Staunton counselor authors kids’ books on mental health

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:29 AM EDT
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By Taylor Rizzari
Dustin Wright works to teach families about mental health topics through hands-on activities and colorful characters.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Hark Vineyards offering non-alcoholic wine

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:22 AM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
If you don’t drink alcohol, but still want to enjoy the winery experience, Hark Vineyards has got you covered.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Report: Seller’s market for Virginia homes

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
“It’s certainly still a seller’s market, and we see that in the data from low inventory levels,” Virginia Realtors Chief Economist Ryan Price said. “Homes are selling very quickly.”

News

UVA NICU holds reunion for families

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 6:15 PM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
UVA’s Reunion for their newborn intensive care unit returned for its first time since the pandemic.

News

In the Pink returns for 21st tournament

Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
People brought out their racquets and dressed in pink for this year’s In the Pink charity event.

Central Virginia News

All-inclusive playground opens at Lake Monticello

Updated: Sep. 30, 2023 at 6:38 PM EDT
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By Jacob Phillips
All-inclusive playground opens at Lake Monticello

Central Virginia News

Website ranks Virginia’s school districts

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:59 PM EDT
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By Bria Stith
Albemarle and Louisa counties, as well as Charlottesville, are part of Niche’s 2024 Best School Districts in Virginia.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

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

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Destini Harris
A sickle cell warrior is beating the odds, and needs your help to continue the fight.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

5 bus drivers hired during job fair, ACPS says

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:57 PM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
Albemarle County Public Schools is picking up a handful of bus drivers after hosting a job fair Friday, September 29.

Virginia News

Rep. Spanberger rejecting congressional pay until government has been funded

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:44 PM EDT
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By Maggie Glass
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger (D) is rejecting her congressional pay until the entire federal government has been funded.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Health experts discuss preventing, treating sports injuries

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:33 PM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
The University of Virginia recently held a health briefing to discuss how to prevent and treat fall sports injuries.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Slow start for early voting in Charlottesville

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 1:12 PM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
Early voting in Charlottesville is wrapping up its first week, and it is off to a slow start in the city.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA and Sentara decreasing wait times at their Emergency Departments

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

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Mural in the works at Barracks Road Shopping Center

Updated: Sep. 29, 2023 at 10:17 AM EDT
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By Maggie Glass
A Charlottesville-inspired piece is coming to life on the side of Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

C3 believes electric buses best option for Charlottesville

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

Central Virginia News

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

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

News

Second Chancer Foundation holds mixer

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM EDT
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By Amaya Mitchell
A Charlottesville community activist is using his non-profit to make an impact.

Central Virginia News

Fun events for you and your furry friends this weekend

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:33 PM EDT
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By Amya Mitchell
This weekend wrap goes out to the dog owners.

Shenandoah Valley News

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

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
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By Mike Staley
Strasburg Police make arrest in 9-year-old case

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

Chief Kochis holds press conference on Market St. Park investigation

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:26 PM EDT
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By Maggie Glass
Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis is announcing findings in the Market Street Park administrative investigation.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

UVA researchers using liver simulation to better understand medications

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

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

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

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

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

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

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Keagan Hughes
Jurors are deliberating charges against the man accused of murdering a member of the BUCK Squad.

Virginia News

Senators Kaine and Warner offering solution to prevent government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:28 PM EDT
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By Anahita Jafary
The Democrats say there is a bill that can avoid the shutdown: They’re proposing a continuing resolution.

Charlottesville and Albemarle News

AARP: Care for elderly and disabled is inadequate

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:45 AM EDT
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By Destini Harris
A recent study finds that care for elderly and disabled people is inadequate.
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