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This Aug. 6, 2018, photo released by Fairfax County Police Department shows Veronica...

Mother gets 78-year prison term for killing daughters, 15 and 5, in Virginia

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 4:37 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

Youngblood told detectives that she planned to kill them and herself following a protracted custody dispute.

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Search is on for new COVID-19 vaccines in Charlottesville area

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:08 PM EDT

By Anahita Jafary

Some people are traveling to other counties and cities for the vaccine, though health professionals say you should be able to get a shot in the Charlottesville area.

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Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo underway at Ix Art Park

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 2:27 PM EDT

By Destini Harris

The annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo is underway at Ix Art Park.

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Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., briefs reporters following a closed-door...

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:20 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and JOSH BOAK, STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO

The standoff with House Republicans over government funding puts at risk a range of activities — including pay for the military and law enforcement personnel, food safety and food aid programs, air travel and passport processing.

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Highest rain totals will be along and east of I-95. Localized flooding will be possible inland....

Youngkin declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Ophelia

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:19 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, strong, gusty winds and tidal flooding Friday evening through Saturday.

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City Manager working on plan to help unhoused sleeping in Market Street Park

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:48 PM EDT

By Maggie Glass

Tents have been set up in the public park in downtown Charlottesville. They’re being used by the unhoused community, which the city is allowing for the time being.

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A doctor with the University of Virginia is helping to lead research on NASA astronauts’ bodies.

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The search is on for where to get the newest COVID-19 vaccine.

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Gun violence is the ultimate ‘superstorm,’ President Biden says as he announces new federal effort

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and SEUNG MIN KIM and COLLEEN LONG

The new office of gun violence prevention will be led by Vice President Kamala Harris.

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Paramount Theater screening ‘Go On, Be Brave’ Sept. 23

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 12:12 PM EDT

By Amaya Mitchell

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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FILE - In this April 17, 2019, photo, reviewed by U.S. military officials, the control tower is...

Guantanamo judge rules 9/11 defendant unfit for trial after panel finds abuse rendered him psychotic

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 3:57 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

The ruling means Ramzi bin al-Shibh will not be tried together with his four 9/11 co-defendants, whose case will now proceed without him.

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Blue Ridge Mountain Maze opening Sept. 23

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM EDT

By Anahita Jafary

The Blue Ridge Mountain Maze is in Nelson County at the Blue Toad Hard Cider.

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FILE: A pharmacist walks through prescriptions. FDA data shows liquid amoxicillin is still in...

Antibiotic shortage worries parents as winter illness season arrives

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:49 AM EDT

By CNN Newsource

According to the Food and Drug Administration, liquid forms of amoxicillin are still in short supply.

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Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his...

US education chief considers new ways to discourage college admissions preference for kids of alumni

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 6:47 AM EDT

By The Associated Press and COLLIN BINKLEY and CAROLE FELDMAN

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said legacy admissions must be revisited for the sake of diversity on campuses following the recent Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

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Thursday, the Staunton Planning Commission approved the rezoning request unanimously.

Staunton Planning Commission pushes forward former Coke plant development

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

Thursday, the Staunton Planning Commission approved the rezoning request unanimously.

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Harrisonburg allergist gives insight on FDA saying certain over-the-counter meds don’t work

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:50 PM EDT

By Mandy Bartholomew

Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Sudafed PE and Vicks Sinex are common medicines containing the ingredient phenylephrine which the panel found ineffective.

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Virginia woman charged with murder in ex-boyfriend’s death

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT

By NBC12 Newsroom

A 56-year-old woman from Bumpass was convicted of second-degree murder after her boyfriend broke up with her in June 2022.

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Upcoming elections could net Republicans a political trifecta in Virginia

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:02 PM EDT

By Amaya Mitchell

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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Deja Taylor arrives at federal court, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Va. Prosecutors...

Mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher in Virginia to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:41 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

U.S. Magistrate Judge Douglas Miller said during a hearing in U.S. District Court that Deja Taylor can remain free on bond despite the failed drug tests because she has made efforts to improve.

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Senators Warner and Kaine discussing possibility of a government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 4:01 PM EDT

By Anahita Jafary

“It feels like lurching towards the potential government shutdown at the end of next week,” Sen. Warner said Thursday, September 21.

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Charlottesville-area 911 center gets upgrade

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:42 PM EDT

By Destini Harris

The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center recently launched its next generation 911 upgrade.

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Discussion on ways to improve downtown Charlottesville being held at CODE Building

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 3:21 PM EDT

By Maggie Glass

Friends of Charlottesville Downtown is hosting an event early Friday, September 22, giving you the chance to share your thoughts on the city’s downtown area.

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Changes may be coming to Market Street Park

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:44 PM EDT

By NBC29

Charlottesville is looking into making changes to Market Street Park after a recently reported incident involving police occurred there.

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Early voting in Virginia starts Sept. 22

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:20 PM EDT

By Bria Stith

Early voting starts Friday, September 22, for all offices across Virginia.

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FILE - Former U.S. Sen. Dick Clark has died. He was 95.

Former US Sen. Dick Clark, an Iowa Democrat known for helping Vietnam War refugees, has died at 95

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:32 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

With little money for his campaign, Dick Clark opted to walk across Iowa during numerous trips in 1972.

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Ix Art Park hosting Black Business Expo Sept. 22

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 2:28 PM EDT

By Destini Harris

The annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo gets underway Friday, September 22.

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Tropical Storm Ophelia off the mid-Atlantic coast producing winds just below hurricane force

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 11:20 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

The intensifying weather system spun up into a tropical storm on Friday afternoon.

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Wildlife Center of Virginia helping out some woodrats

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 1:06 PM EDT

By Jacob Phillips

The Wildlife Center of Virginia was recently paid a visit by an endangered species of rat.

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No injuries reported after vehicle into an Albemarle apartment

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:32 AM EDT

By Bria Stith

Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle into a home at the Spark Apartment Complex early Thursday, September 21.

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FILE - Meredith Stiehm, president of the Writers Guild of America West, pickets outside...

An end in sight? Striking writers and Hollywood studios spend second full day in negotiations

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:31 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers and the Writers Guild of America said that they’d met for bargaining Wednesday and would continue Thursday.