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DailyProgress.com ‘Finesse’ leads student to Scripps Regional Spelling Bee victory - It came down to finesse for seventh-grader Sarah Anne Allen on Saturday. 18 candidates for superintendent post - The Madison County School Board has received 18 applications from candidates hoping to be the ... 2 Charlottesville residents facing drug charges - Keisa Annette Bell, 33, and Leandra Isiah Henderson, 20, both of Charlottesville, are charged with ... 2 locals accused of child porn possession - Albemarle County police arrested two people and charged them with possession of child pornography ... 2-hour checkpoint nets 19 traffic tickets - Albemarle County police issued 19 tickets to motorists as part of a two-hour traffic safety ... 3 county bridges to close for inspection - Crews will close three Albemarle County bridges to inspect them starting Monday, according to the ... 3 jailed in Churchville man’s death - Authorities arrested three Waynesboro residents early this morning on charges they conspired to ... 5 local elementaries win statewide honors - Albemarle’s Red Hill and Stony Point elementary schools have been recognized by the Virginia ... After interruptions, Yoo defends harsh methods - Between outbursts of “war criminal!” and “nothing justifies torture!” the ... Albemarle man shines light on legislation - Watching Richmond politics unfold in person or on the General Assembly’s Web site is ... Albemarle OKs university plans for research park - The University of Virginia Research Park will be expanding after the Albemarle County Board of ... Albemarle schools won’t get $2.8 million from city - “Hopefully, this is a wakeup call to all parties involved,” said Sen. Apocalypse to feature Monticello’s last days - Monticello, Thomas Jefferson’s beloved mountaintop home, likely will meet a dire fate this ... Arrest made in decade-old city rape - Charlottesville police arrested a man Tuesday in connection with a rape that happened nearly a ... Arrest made in fatal Louisa car wreck - A Henrico man injured in a fatal Louisa County car crash Sunday was arrested upon his release from ... Author thanks South for his success - Author and TV writer Michael Malone spent part of Thursday publicly thanking the women who made ... Bill on campus threat response passes after open records deal - The General Assembly approved a measure Saturday that would allow campus threat assessment teams ... Board members approve funds for libraries, YMCA - Albemarle County supervisors decided against slashing funding for the regional library system on ... Board removes library funding cut - Albemarle County supervisors said this morning their budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year will not ... Book festival author condemns Bush, Yoo - David Swanson, author of “Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency,” said presidents ... Casteen to be UVa graduation speaker - University of Virginia President John T. Casteen to deliver commencement address to graduates - University of Virginia President John T. Charlottesville expands parkland - Charlottesville is adding close to 27 acres to its park system following two donations and a ... Citizens’ Fire Academy sets workshop dates - Charlottesville’s next Citizens’ Fire Academy, intended to help residents understand ... City couple going solar with a $42,000 package - The system will be “quite ... City manager O’Connell looks back on years of service - The tax base has swelled — along with the city’s budget. City seeks to speed up suit on Meadowcreek Parkway - Federal highway officials must take a series of actions before the coalition could file a ... City unemployment rate jumps to 2-decade high - Charlottesville’s unemployment rate abruptly surged to a 20-year high in January, apparently ... City, county police departments net anti-terrorism grants - The Charlottesville Police Department has netted a $302,000 anti-terrorism grant. Community activist Worrall, man behind OAR, dies at 94 - The man who founded the Offender Aid and Restoration program and also served as the first director ... County issues 139 summonses in speeding crackdown - During a Tuesday crackdown on speeders on the U.S. County man held on child porn count - Albemarle County police have arrested Lorenzo Antwain Carey and charged him with possession of ... County planners endorse loosening restrictions on Albemarle wineries - Albemarle farm wineries would have more opportunities to sell their products and hold special ... County rejects calls to raise real-estate tax - Despite school officials’ pleas for more money, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors on ... County rests easier: School cuts set aside - Residents have been holding their breath for weeks, fearing massive state funding cuts that could ... County schools wrestle with efficiency vs. funding - The Albemarle Board of Supervisors, having recently seen a wave of conservatives swept into ... County tax rate likely to stay same - That rate is identical to the current fiscal year, and the vote almost certainly means a higher ... Courts squeezed for space - Officials making do while planning for ... Daily Progress photographer wins top honors - Shurtleff had been trying the behind-goal angle all season, but hadn’t captured anything ... Daily Progress rakes in awards in press contest - The paper has climbed from 24 total points in 2005 to 44 points in the 2009 contest year. Dam’s price tag may get lower - Local water officials believe they might be able to construct a new dam — key to the ... Divers search Sugar Hollow after pickup truck submerges - Forty to 50 rescue personnel are on the ... DMV’s latest plate: Shenandoah styles - The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has unveiled a new Shenandoah National Park license ... Dogwood Festival to remain at McIntire, won’t move to mall - The Charlottesville Dogwood Festival’s carnival rides and games will remain in McIntire Park ... Downpour hampers area travel - More roads are expected to close throughout the weekend, VDOT said Friday. Drug courts avoid attempt to cut funding - Under the state’s two-year spending plan approved by lawmakers Sunday, Virginia’s ... Education funds’ fate in limbo - The fate of an amendment that would take $2.8 million in education funds from Charlottesville and ... Emcee recovering after monster truck accident - “What we saw was the truck jump out and basically didn’t even see him and ran ... Engine power loss preceded Louisa plane crash - A twin-engine airplane experienced a loss of engine power before it crashed at the front of a ... Family: Morgan Harrington bones were shattered - “I cannot get the image of Morgan’s shattered bones out of my mind,” Gil ... Festival of the Book opens today - Not all of the festival’s ticketed events were sold out as of Tuesday afternoon. Fluvanna police brutality suit advances - A federal judge is allowing a police brutality lawsuit against Fluvanna County’s sheriff and ... Founding Fathers’ beliefs fascinate many to this day - They’ve been dead for more than a century, but people are still fascinated by the ... Greenbrier, Johnson elementaries win academic accolades - Charlottesville’s Greenbrier and Johnson elementary schools have been recognized by the ... He’s the courts’ go-to psychologist - Prosecutors and defense lawyers typically don’t agree with each other in the courtroom, ... Heavy rains cause area road closings - Heavy rains across the Charlottesville region caused small streams to rise and closed a limited ... Hnerico man charged with manslaughter after Louisa police chase - A Henrico man, injured in a fatal Louisa County car crash on Sunday, was arrested upon his release ... Illegal immigrant jailed for ‘09 drunk driving death - An illegal immigrant was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison Wednesday for a drunken-driving crash ... Judge says city lacks legal authority to file charges over snow removal - Charlottesville’s snow-removal ordinance, which criminalizes the failure to clear sidewalks, ... Madison County schools review superintendent applications - The Madison County School Board has received 18 applications from candidates hoping to be the ... Man Struck By Monster Truck At JPJ - The announcer of a monster truck event at Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena was ... McDonnell swaps gags, takes students’ queries - McDonnell offered serious answers to each of the student questions he faced, the overall tone of ... Montpelier honored for ‘We the People’ effort - Two lawmakers presented a commendation Thursday to the Center for the Constitution at James ... More crime, less money a challenge for sheriffs - PALMYRA — Sgt. Move over tea party, here comes coffee - “The tea party is fine, except they’re kind of radical about ... Murder trial awaits Richmond man in Charlottesville - Curtis Tyrell Montague is charged with murder and other counts in connection with the April 8, ... New Dominion Bookshop a vital part of festival - Visitors came to last year’s Virginia Festival of the Book from 31 states and eight ... Octonia Road bridge remains closed after flood damage - The Octonia Road bridge over the South River is closed after suffering damage during recent ... Officials: Don’t forget to check smoke alarms along with clocks - Local officials are reminding people that, when they change their clocks for Daylight Saving Time ... Orange deputy involved in 2-vehicle wreck - A 27-year-old Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy suffered non-life-threatening injuries ... Orange teens suspected in thefts from Schewels store - Police say two 17-year-old boys are suspected of taking $12,000 worth of electronics from an ... Park officials close down Old Rag parking lot - Authorities are permanently closing the nearest parking lot to the Old Rag Mountain trailhead in ... Parkway meet causes ‘heartburn.‘ Chamber questions move. - Councilors have directed the city attorney to meet with the Coalition to Preserve McIntire Park. Pickup plunges into reservoir - Dozens of rescue personnel, including dive teams, were trying to recover anyone who may have been ... Police apprehend man charged with attempt on officer’s life - Albemarle County police, just after 1 a.m. Prison for masseur in babysitter fondling - Robert John McMurray, 39, pleaded guilty to purposefully touching the genitals of a 16-year-old ... Progress, Better Living seek your nominees for Golden educators - One teacher is honored at each school, receiving a Golden Apple and gift certificates from local ... Proposed logo for area transit to get 2nd look - “I like the idea of having a cat-themed logo but a lot of people found it uninspired,” ... Residents to council: Time to trim the tax rate - “Not only is it not time to raise the tax rate but it would be welcome to lower it,” ... School Board to county: ‘Best’ education has price - “If you want ‘best,’ that’s going to cost you. Service authority unveils larger budget - The Albemarle County Service Authority has unveiled a proposed $35 million budget for next fiscal ... Sides need to talk, leaders agree; mayor, supervisor stress more cooperation to save dollars - An antagonistic spirit that has existed between Charlottesville and Albemarle County is ... SLASHING SERVICES: Declining revenues mean hard choices in Albemarle - Albemarle County’s bid to survive the recession could ax new infrastructure projects, force ... Smith loves bringing Southern lit into town - The Daily Progress caught up with Smith on the eve of the festival for a quick ... Snow Shoveling Tickets Dismissed - The snowy winter caused more than just headaches for Charlottesville businesses and homeowners. St. Pat’s checkpoint nets 44 summonses - The Albemarle County Police Department marked St. Student-run bank receives School Board’s blessing - A plan to offer student-operated banking at Albemarle High School received the School ... Supervisor faction questions funding for McIntire YMCA - Three members of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voiced support Monday for revisiting ... THE LENDING DROUGHT: Struggle to get loans hurts small business - RUCKERSVILLE—After nearly a decade in business, a great credit rating, debt-free inventory ... Today’s Festival of the Book events - Check vabook.org for more details, as well as updates about possible cancellations or venue changes. Toscano: Transfer of money to county schools may be dead - Del. David J. Toscano, D-Charlottesville, said he has heard reports that a state budget amendment ... Utility work planned for Hydraulic Road - Utility work will cause several detours and closures on Hydraulic Road during the coming days. UVa seeks volunteers for trout-stream study - The University of Virginia and Trout Unlimited are looking for volunteers to help with a ... UVa specialists to treat Haiti’s sick via Internet - Specialists from the University of Virginia Health System and the University of Miami Health ... UVa team watches helplessly as spring hits Mount Chipotle - What was once a snowy wonder is now ... UVa to host annual Venture summit - The University of Virginia will host its second-annual Venture Summit later this month. UVa, others escape tough paring measures - The General Assembly has spared the state’s higher education system — including the ... UVa’s The Bay Game aims to show man’s effects on Chesapeake - The University of Virginia is preparing to unveil a new version of a cautionary game that teaches ... Virginia to raise jobless tax on firms as recession depletes benefits fund - Virginia businesses will see at least a $32 per employee increase in the tax they pay to fund ... Western student’s school threat case going to grand jury - A Western Albemarle High School student accused of threatening to kill four schoolmates waived his ...
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NBC29.com 1,800 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Verona - The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is calling this by far the biggest pot bust they have seen. Albemarle Rethinking McIntire YMCA - Supervisors say the already agreed upon $2 million for a YMCA in McIntire, needs to be looked at ... Albemarle School Board Prepares For Cuts - The Albemarle County School Board is preparing for coming cuts to school staff. Albemarle Schools Crunch Budget Numbers - Albemarle County Schools has already cut more than $6 million from its upcoming spending plan. Albemarle Supervisors Hold Tax Rate - Supervisors agreed to post the property tax rate no higher than the existing 74. Antique Carousel Comes to Downtown Mall - The carousel is an old-fashioned, early century unit that is being used to usher in spring. Arrest Made In Decade Old Rape Case - Thirty-six-year-old George Felix Baskerville of Mineral was arrested Tuesday. Augusta School Board Debates Budget - The Augusta County School Board met Thursday night to discuss the budget. BRMS Haiti Tent Drive Sees Huge Response - Over 200 tents have been donated and shipped to Haiti since the program began in January. Bull Killed after Rampage through Harrisonburg - Police shot and killed a bull after the animal escaped from a livestock business and rampaged ... C'ville Business Bust Turning into Boom - After seeing a number of stores close their doors, shoppers are seeing business owners starting to ... Cash Charged with Attempting to Kill Officer - Jason Todd Cash of Orange County is behind bars, charged with attempting to kill a police officer ... Casteen to be Commencement Speaker - UVA President John T. Census Forms Due April 1 - The questions you will answer are simple but can have big implications for your community. Central Virginia Business Is Growing - A new business is installing gardens and fruit trees for residents. Chaplain's Program Fundraiser Held - The First Baptist Church in Charlottesville held a fundraiser Friday night for the chaplain's ... Charlottesville Adds Park Land - The 27 acres of land is divided between three plots along Meadow Creek, two of which were donated ... Charlottesville Drug Bust Nets Cocaine - Members of the JADE Task Force arrested two Charlottesville residents on drug ... Charlottesville Festival Needs A Home - The annual Dogwood Festival is currently an event without a location. Charlottesville Wayfinding Program Begins - Charlottesville's new Wayfinding program opened up last week. Choosing A Heart Healthy Meal Getting Easier - The UVA Health System is teaming up with a restaurant in Charlottesville to provide heart healthy ... CHS Students Push For Google Fiber - Communities nationwide are applying for the high-speed upgrade, completely paid for by Google. Cinderella's Closet Helping Prom-Goers - Charlottesville's Cinderella's Closet is helping area girls realize their prom dreams. City and County Officials React to Legislators Decision - Charlottesville City Schools are breathing a sigh of relief but Albemarle County School Board ... City Won't Lose School Funds - Sunday night's budget votes have made official what NBC29 first reported on Friday. Coffee Party Meets In Charlottesville - The Charlottesville chapter of the Coffee Party held it's first meeting Saturday. Contact Us - <span style="font-size: 12px;">Use this link for information on our mailing address, send us ... Contest Winners - NBC29 Contest ... Craft Show Continues Through Sunday - The Augusta County ExpoLand Arts and Crafts Show continues through Sunday. Crider Waives Preliminary Hearing - A Western Albemarle High School student has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Del. Bell Reflects On First General Assembly - Bell says his opening session in Richmond was some of the hardest work he has ever done, but he ... Dogwood Festival Finds A Home - A new location has been found for the annual Dogwood Festival. Dredging Activists Argue Against Dam - A Charlottesville group leading the dredging debate is getting support from a new engineering study. Family Of Holocaust Survivor Gathers For Banana Split Reunion - A family met at an area store for their 'banana split reunion. Fire Department Getting K9 to Help in Arson Investigations - Charlottesville will soon have a new tool to stop arsonists in their tracks. Fitzgerald Arrested on Felony Sex Charges - Thurman Fitzgerald Junior was arrested Saturday after being accused of molesting a 12-year-old ... Fluvanna Flip Flops On Tax Rate - A lot of people left after supervisors voted to leave the rate at 50 cents, but around midnight a ... Fluvanna Forms Citizen Water Committee - The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors wants your input on the water supply situation. Fluvanna Sheriff's Office Dodges Budget Cut - Initially the office was facing $240,000 in cuts from the state, but that does not seem to be the ... General Assembly Passes Budget - The Virginia General Assembly's 2010 session has adjourned, one day past its scheduled end ... General Assembly Wrap Up - The dust has settled on the 2010 session of the General Assembly. Going Green at the Car Wash - A typical car wash can use as much as 150 gallons of water but what if we told you your car could ... Going Green Saves Albemarle Green - Solar panels were installed at the Albemarle County Office Building last spring to offset energy ... Gordonsville Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges - A Gordonsville man was arrested on child porn charges Friday after a month-long criminal ... Greene County Arson - Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Main Street in Greene County. Greene Students Supporting Troops - The kindergarten class has been collecting food, razors, and other things that they hope will ... Harringtons Stop By John Paul Jones - Wednesday marks the five month anniversary of Morgan Harrington's disappearance in ... HAZMAT Crew Responds To Bottle Incident - A suspicious bottle on an aircraft prompted the response of a HAZMAT crew to the airport Friday ... Hitchin To Take Waynesboro Position - Waynesboro has selected a new economic development director. House Passes Health Care Bill - The vote in the House was 219-212. Jewish Film Fest In Staunton - A film festival celebrating Jewish contributions to the art form opened in Staunton Saturday. John Yoo Speaks At UVA - Former Bush administration member John Yoo spoke at UVA Friday. Lady Gaga Coming to Charlottesville - International pop diva Lady Gaga is bringing her music, dancing, and theatrics to John Paul Jones ... Library Opens World War I Exhibit - The World War I exhibit at the Woodrow Wilson Library in Staunton opened Thursday. Lollipop Shop Sale - Parents in the Charlottesville area are joining forces to save some money. Louisa County Fatal Accident - A 22-year-old is dead after a short police chase Sunday in Louisa County. Man Struck By Monster Truck At JPJ - The condition of the emcee who was run over by one of the Monster trucks Friday has been upgraded ... McDonnell Considering Special Session - Governor McDonnell says he is thinking about at least one special session this year to deal solely ... McDonnell Donates To Charity - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is donating a portion of his inaugural committee funds to charity. McDonnell Meets with Va Budget Negotiators - Governor Bob McDonnell has met with House and Senate budget negotiators in an effort to expedite ... McDonnell Requesting Federal Cash For Snow Costs - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is asking for cash from Washington to help pay for snow ... McDonnell Signs Education Bills At UVA - McDonnell's legislation is paving the way for lab schools: innovative K-12 schools that are ... McDonnell Wants To See The New Budget - Governor Bob McDonnell is urging lawmakers to finish up the state budget. Miami Stuns Virginia Tech 70-65 In ACC Tourney - Miami defeated Virginia Tech Friday in ACC basketball action. Montpelier Train Depot Restored - The train depot on the Montpelier Estate in Orange County has just been restored. Motorcycle Safety Courses Offered At AHS - The weekend-long course at Albemarle High School teaches basic skills to beginning bikers. Nelson County Drug Bust - The Nelson County Sheriff's Office has charged three individuals on drug related charges. News Links - <span style="font-size: x-small;">If we mentioned a web site on-air, you'll find the ... Orange Teens Arrested - Two Orange teenagers have been arrested in connection with a number of break-ins in that area. Park Service Still Cleaning Up Skyline Drive - Snow storms have kept work crews busy clearing roadways and campgrounds before some of them open ... Peacock on the Loose in Scottsville - A peacock is on the loose in Scottsville - yes, a peacock. Perriello Comment Draws Fire - Comments from Democratic Congressman Tom Perriello have raised some eyebrows. Perriello In Political Pickle Over Health Care - The political impact of the House vote on health care trickles down to the polls, especially in ... Perriello May Vote Yes On Healthcare - Democratic Congressman Tom Perriello may vote yes on the healthcare issue. Perriello Talks Up The Census - Congressman Tom Perriello was in Greene County Saturday talking about the 2010 Census. Perriello to Vote Yes on Health Care Reform - Perriello says he will vote "yes" this weekend on health care reform, if 51 senators commit to ... Preservationists Work On The Rotunda - Preservationists are going to work on UVA's Rotunda. PVCC Hosts Career Fair - Tenth-graders from across Central Virginia are visiting the campus to take a look into their ... Report Reveals Virginia Environmental Issues - A new report out lists the environmental conditions of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia ... Ruckersville Crash Injures Three - A car crash in Ruckersville has sent three people to the hospital. School Slated For Closure Recognized - A Staunton school scheduled to close at the end of the semester has picked up an educational award. Scottsville Families Strategize Over Library - Parents filled the conference room at the Scottsville branch to talk about the impact the space ... Search For Augusta Superintendent Continues - Board members say they are looking for someone with a diverse background in education. Sesame Street Comes To Town - Characters from the PBS series Sesame Street came to Charlottesville Saturday. Several Roads Closed by High Water - Heavy rains have caused small streams to rise and closed a handful of secondary roads in Greene, ... Shenandoah Man Claims $200 Million Jackpot - For nearly five months he waited, holding a Mega Millions ticket that he knew was worth $200 ... Snow Shoveling Tickets Dismissed - Residents ticketed for not shoveling their sidewalks after winter snows had their tickets ... Spiker Receives Record Setting Sentence - A Louisa county judge handed down the heftiest sentence in Virginia history for anyone convicted ... Sprout Film Festival Comes to Charlottesville - The Sprout Film Festival, showcasing the talents of people with developmental disabilities, held a ... Staunton Duck's Health Threatened - Staunton wildlife personnel are warning the public against feeding bread to ducks in Gypsy Hill ... Staunton Schools Budget Back To 2006 Levels - Staunton City Schools will operate on a budget for the 2010-2011 school year with funding levels ... Students Celebrate Successful Fundraiser - To celebrate a successful fundraiser, students at Hollymead Elementary School put their assistant ... SVEC Lowers Rate to VA members - SVEC has announced that a reduction in fuel adjustment cost for March 2010 will decrease VA ... Tap Project Provides Safe Water Worldwide - Restaurants in Charlottesville are participating in the project to provide clean, safe ... Tax Alliance Applauds Albemarle Board - Truth in Taxation says it is a step in the right direction; away from a tax first and tax only ... Tea Partiers Go To Washington - Members of Charlottesville's Tea Party went to Washington Saturday to confront Congressman Tom ... Two Arrested on Child Porn Charges - Christopher Michael Watson and Lawrence Douglas Green Jr. Unique Art Show In Charlottesville - The innovative art show 'Design Revolution Road Show' is in town. UVA Gets New Lab - The University of Virginia has acquired a new construction-themed laboratory. UVA seeks Volunteers for Trout Stream Study - UVA and Trout Unlimited are looking for volunteers to help collect water samples from trout ... Valley Women Knit For Kids - Some Shenandoah Valley women are knitting and purling for kids a half a world away. VDOT Hit Hard By Snow Costs - The snow removal will eat up about 15 percent of Virginia's highway maintenance money this ... VDOT Prioritizing Road Repairs - VDOT is doing the best it can with the money it has to effect road repairs. VDOT Waging War On Potholes - VDOT has filled more than 43,000 potholes since March 1. Virginia Beats Boston College In ACC tournament - The UVA men's basketball team broke a 9-game losing streak by knocking off Boston College ... Virginia Reopens Rest Stops - Interstate 81 rest stops have ... Virginia Schools Get Budget Numbers - Virginia school districts have gotten the latest budget numbers from the state. Virginia Tech Threats Discounted - E-mails threatening Virginia Tech are being discredited by the FBI. Walmart Anchoring Greene Development - Where Walmart builds, others follow and Greene County is finding that to be true. Waynesboro Development Back On Table - Developers want to transform 44 acres of open fields at the dead end of Windigrove Drive into a ... Waynesboro Does Not Recommend Development - The Waynesboro Planning Commission has not recommended approval of a planned development there. Waynesboro Girl Wins Spelling Bee - Waynesboro resident Sarah Anne Allen emerged victorious in the Scripps Spelling Bee, held at ... Waynesboro Making Plans For Business - Waynesboro's South River Complex is being envisioned as a financial draw. Waynesboro Man Charged With Rape - Twenty-three-year-old Justin Cole Smith was arrested Wednesday and is being held without bond. Waynesboro Man Sentenced To 30 Years - A Waynesboro man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for raping a child. Waynesboro May Bill For False Alarms - Waynesboro may start fining businesses that report false alarms. Waynesboro Police Chase Ends Quickly - A Waynesboro youth led police on a two-block car chase. Waynesboro Revamping Tourism Industry - City leaders say the departure of Tourism Director Lianne Crookshanks is a chance to start over ... Waynesboro School Budget Approved - The Waynesboro School Board has an approved budget for the next school year. Waynesboro Trio Linked To James River Body - Murder conspiracy charges have been filed against three people from Waynesboro. Wintergreen Re-opens Slopes for One More Day - Sunday was Wintergreen Ski Resort's last day of the season but with all of the snowfall this ... Woman's Disappearance Handled Correctly - The disappearance of a Waynesboro woman was handled correctly by police. Workshop Promotes Buying Local - A new workshop in Charlottesville is promoting locally grown produce. Yoo to Speak at UVA; Protests Planned - Protesters will gather today at UVA to speak out against John Yoo, the author of the infamous ...
ReadTheHook.com1,800 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Verona - The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is calling this by far the biggest pot bust they have seen. Albemarle Rethinking McIntire YMCA - Supervisors say the already agreed upon $2 million for a YMCA in McIntire, needs to be looked at ... Albemarle School Board Prepares For Cuts - The Albemarle County School Board is preparing for coming cuts to school staff. Albemarle Schools Crunch Budget Numbers - Albemarle County Schools has already cut more than $6 million from its upcoming spending plan. Albemarle Supervisors Hold Tax Rate - Supervisors agreed to post the property tax rate no higher than the existing 74. Antique Carousel Comes to Downtown Mall - The carousel is an old-fashioned, early century unit that is being used to usher in spring. Arrest Made In Decade Old Rape Case - Thirty-six-year-old George Felix Baskerville of Mineral was arrested Tuesday. Augusta School Board Debates Budget - The Augusta County School Board met Thursday night to discuss the budget. BRMS Haiti Tent Drive Sees Huge Response - Over 200 tents have been donated and shipped to Haiti since the program began in January. Bull Killed after Rampage through Harrisonburg - Police shot and killed a bull after the animal escaped from a livestock business and rampaged ... C'ville Business Bust Turning into Boom - After seeing a number of stores close their doors, shoppers are seeing business owners starting to ... Cash Charged with Attempting to Kill Officer - Jason Todd Cash of Orange County is behind bars, charged with attempting to kill a police officer ... Casteen to be Commencement Speaker - UVA President John T. Census Forms Due April 1 - The questions you will answer are simple but can have big implications for your community. Central Virginia Business Is Growing - A new business is installing gardens and fruit trees for residents. Chaplain's Program Fundraiser Held - The First Baptist Church in Charlottesville held a fundraiser Friday night for the chaplain's ... Charlottesville Adds Park Land - The 27 acres of land is divided between three plots along Meadow Creek, two of which were donated ... Charlottesville Drug Bust Nets Cocaine - Members of the JADE Task Force arrested two Charlottesville residents on drug ... Charlottesville Festival Needs A Home - The annual Dogwood Festival is currently an event without a location. Charlottesville Wayfinding Program Begins - Charlottesville's new Wayfinding program opened up last week. Choosing A Heart Healthy Meal Getting Easier - The UVA Health System is teaming up with a restaurant in Charlottesville to provide heart healthy ... CHS Students Push For Google Fiber - Communities nationwide are applying for the high-speed upgrade, completely paid for by Google. Cinderella's Closet Helping Prom-Goers - Charlottesville's Cinderella's Closet is helping area girls realize their prom dreams. City and County Officials React to Legislators Decision - Charlottesville City Schools are breathing a sigh of relief but Albemarle County School Board ... City Won't Lose School Funds - Sunday night's budget votes have made official what NBC29 first reported on Friday. Coffee Party Meets In Charlottesville - The Charlottesville chapter of the Coffee Party held it's first meeting Saturday. Contact Us - <span style="font-size: 12px;">Use this link for information on our mailing address, send us ... Contest Winners - NBC29 Contest ... Craft Show Continues Through Sunday - The Augusta County ExpoLand Arts and Crafts Show continues through Sunday. Crider Waives Preliminary Hearing - A Western Albemarle High School student has waived his right to a preliminary hearing. Del. Bell Reflects On First General Assembly - Bell says his opening session in Richmond was some of the hardest work he has ever done, but he ... Dogwood Festival Finds A Home - A new location has been found for the annual Dogwood Festival. Dredging Activists Argue Against Dam - A Charlottesville group leading the dredging debate is getting support from a new engineering study. Family Of Holocaust Survivor Gathers For Banana Split Reunion - A family met at an area store for their 'banana split reunion. Fire Department Getting K9 to Help in Arson Investigations - Charlottesville will soon have a new tool to stop arsonists in their tracks. Fitzgerald Arrested on Felony Sex Charges - Thurman Fitzgerald Junior was arrested Saturday after being accused of molesting a 12-year-old ... Fluvanna Flip Flops On Tax Rate - A lot of people left after supervisors voted to leave the rate at 50 cents, but around midnight a ... Fluvanna Forms Citizen Water Committee - The Fluvanna County Board of Supervisors wants your input on the water supply situation. Fluvanna Sheriff's Office Dodges Budget Cut - Initially the office was facing $240,000 in cuts from the state, but that does not seem to be the ... General Assembly Passes Budget - The Virginia General Assembly's 2010 session has adjourned, one day past its scheduled end ... General Assembly Wrap Up - The dust has settled on the 2010 session of the General Assembly. Going Green at the Car Wash - A typical car wash can use as much as 150 gallons of water but what if we told you your car could ... Going Green Saves Albemarle Green - Solar panels were installed at the Albemarle County Office Building last spring to offset energy ... Gordonsville Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges - A Gordonsville man was arrested on child porn charges Friday after a month-long criminal ... Greene County Arson - Multiple fire departments are on the scene of a house fire on Main Street in Greene County. Greene Students Supporting Troops - The kindergarten class has been collecting food, razors, and other things that they hope will ... Harringtons Stop By John Paul Jones - Wednesday marks the five month anniversary of Morgan Harrington's disappearance in ... HAZMAT Crew Responds To Bottle Incident - A suspicious bottle on an aircraft prompted the response of a HAZMAT crew to the airport Friday ... Hitchin To Take Waynesboro Position - Waynesboro has selected a new economic development director. House Passes Health Care Bill - The vote in the House was 219-212. Jewish Film Fest In Staunton - A film festival celebrating Jewish contributions to the art form opened in Staunton Saturday. John Yoo Speaks At UVA - Former Bush administration member John Yoo spoke at UVA Friday. Lady Gaga Coming to Charlottesville - International pop diva Lady Gaga is bringing her music, dancing, and theatrics to John Paul Jones ... Library Opens World War I Exhibit - The World War I exhibit at the Woodrow Wilson Library in Staunton opened Thursday. Lollipop Shop Sale - Parents in the Charlottesville area are joining forces to save some money. Louisa County Fatal Accident - A 22-year-old is dead after a short police chase Sunday in Louisa County. Man Struck By Monster Truck At JPJ - The condition of the emcee who was run over by one of the Monster trucks Friday has been upgraded ... McDonnell Considering Special Session - Governor McDonnell says he is thinking about at least one special session this year to deal solely ... McDonnell Donates To Charity - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is donating a portion of his inaugural committee funds to charity. McDonnell Meets with Va Budget Negotiators - Governor Bob McDonnell has met with House and Senate budget negotiators in an effort to expedite ... McDonnell Requesting Federal Cash For Snow Costs - Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is asking for cash from Washington to help pay for snow ... McDonnell Signs Education Bills At UVA - McDonnell's legislation is paving the way for lab schools: innovative K-12 schools that are ... McDonnell Wants To See The New Budget - Governor Bob McDonnell is urging lawmakers to finish up the state budget. Miami Stuns Virginia Tech 70-65 In ACC Tourney - Miami defeated Virginia Tech Friday in ACC basketball action. Montpelier Train Depot Restored - The train depot on the Montpelier Estate in Orange County has just been restored. Motorcycle Safety Courses Offered At AHS - The weekend-long course at Albemarle High School teaches basic skills to beginning bikers. Nelson County Drug Bust - The Nelson County Sheriff's Office has charged three individuals on drug related charges. News Links - <span style="font-size: x-small;">If we mentioned a web site on-air, you'll find the ... Orange Teens Arrested - Two Orange teenagers have been arrested in connection with a number of break-ins in that area. Park Service Still Cleaning Up Skyline Drive - Snow storms have kept work crews busy clearing roadways and campgrounds before some of them open ... Peacock on the Loose in Scottsville - A peacock is on the loose in Scottsville - yes, a peacock. Perriello Comment Draws Fire - Comments from Democratic Congressman Tom Perriello have raised some eyebrows. Perriello In Political Pickle Over Health Care - The political impact of the House vote on health care trickles down to the polls, especially in ... Perriello May Vote Yes On Healthcare - Democratic Congressman Tom Perriello may vote yes on the healthcare issue. Perriello Talks Up The Census - Congressman Tom Perriello was in Greene County Saturday talking about the 2010 Census. Perriello to Vote Yes on Health Care Reform - Perriello says he will vote "yes" this weekend on health care reform, if 51 senators commit to ... Preservationists Work On The Rotunda - Preservationists are going to work on UVA's Rotunda. PVCC Hosts Career Fair - Tenth-graders from across Central Virginia are visiting the campus to take a look into their ... Report Reveals Virginia Environmental Issues - A new report out lists the environmental conditions of the Chesapeake Bay and Virginia ... Ruckersville Crash Injures Three - A car crash in Ruckersville has sent three people to the hospital. School Slated For Closure Recognized - A Staunton school scheduled to close at the end of the semester has picked up an educational award. Scottsville Families Strategize Over Library - Parents filled the conference room at the Scottsville branch to talk about the impact the space ... Search For Augusta Superintendent Continues - Board members say they are looking for someone with a diverse background in education. Sesame Street Comes To Town - Characters from the PBS series Sesame Street came to Charlottesville Saturday. Several Roads Closed by High Water - Heavy rains have caused small streams to rise and closed a handful of secondary roads in Greene, ... Shenandoah Man Claims $200 Million Jackpot - For nearly five months he waited, holding a Mega Millions ticket that he knew was worth $200 ... Snow Shoveling Tickets Dismissed - Residents ticketed for not shoveling their sidewalks after winter snows had their tickets ... Spiker Receives Record Setting Sentence - A Louisa county judge handed down the heftiest sentence in Virginia history for anyone convicted ... Sprout Film Festival Comes to Charlottesville - The Sprout Film Festival, showcasing the talents of people with developmental disabilities, held a ... Staunton Duck's Health Threatened - Staunton wildlife personnel are warning the public against feeding bread to ducks in Gypsy Hill ... Staunton Schools Budget Back To 2006 Levels - Staunton City Schools will operate on a budget for the 2010-2011 school year with funding levels ... Students Celebrate Successful Fundraiser - To celebrate a successful fundraiser, students at Hollymead Elementary School put their assistant ... SVEC Lowers Rate to VA members - SVEC has announced that a reduction in fuel adjustment cost for March 2010 will decrease VA ... Tap Project Provides Safe Water Worldwide - Restaurants in Charlottesville are participating in the project to provide clean, safe ... Tax Alliance Applauds Albemarle Board - Truth in Taxation says it is a step in the right direction; away from a tax first and tax only ... Tea Partiers Go To Washington - Members of Charlottesville's Tea Party went to Washington Saturday to confront Congressman Tom ... Two Arrested on Child Porn Charges - Christopher Michael Watson and Lawrence Douglas Green Jr. Unique Art Show In Charlottesville - The innovative art show 'Design Revolution Road Show' is in town. UVA Gets New Lab - The University of Virginia has acquired a new construction-themed laboratory. UVA seeks Volunteers for Trout Stream Study - UVA and Trout Unlimited are looking for volunteers to help collect water samples from trout ... Valley Women Knit For Kids - Some Shenandoah Valley women are knitting and purling for kids a half a world away. VDOT Hit Hard By Snow Costs - The snow removal will eat up about 15 percent of Virginia's highway maintenance money this ... VDOT Prioritizing Road Repairs - VDOT is doing the best it can with the money it has to effect road repairs. VDOT Waging War On Potholes - VDOT has filled more than 43,000 potholes since March 1. Virginia Beats Boston College In ACC tournament - The UVA men's basketball team broke a 9-game losing streak by knocking off Boston College ... Virginia Reopens Rest Stops - Interstate 81 rest stops have ... Virginia Schools Get Budget Numbers - Virginia school districts have gotten the latest budget numbers from the state. Virginia Tech Threats Discounted - E-mails threatening Virginia Tech are being discredited by the FBI. Walmart Anchoring Greene Development - Where Walmart builds, others follow and Greene County is finding that to be true. Waynesboro Development Back On Table - Developers want to transform 44 acres of open fields at the dead end of Windigrove Drive into a ... Waynesboro Does Not Recommend Development - The Waynesboro Planning Commission has not recommended approval of a planned development there. Waynesboro Girl Wins Spelling Bee - Waynesboro resident Sarah Anne Allen emerged victorious in the Scripps Spelling Bee, held at ... Waynesboro Making Plans For Business - Waynesboro's South River Complex is being envisioned as a financial draw. Waynesboro Man Charged With Rape - Twenty-three-year-old Justin Cole Smith was arrested Wednesday and is being held without bond. Waynesboro Man Sentenced To 30 Years - A Waynesboro man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison for raping a child. Waynesboro May Bill For False Alarms - Waynesboro may start fining businesses that report false alarms. Waynesboro Police Chase Ends Quickly - A Waynesboro youth led police on a two-block car chase. Waynesboro Revamping Tourism Industry - City leaders say the departure of Tourism Director Lianne Crookshanks is a chance to start over ... Waynesboro School Budget Approved - The Waynesboro School Board has an approved budget for the next school year. Waynesboro Trio Linked To James River Body - Murder conspiracy charges have been filed against three people from Waynesboro. Wintergreen Re-opens Slopes for One More Day - Sunday was Wintergreen Ski Resort's last day of the season but with all of the snowfall this ... Woman's Disappearance Handled Correctly - The disappearance of a Waynesboro woman was handled correctly by police. Workshop Promotes Buying Local - A new workshop in Charlottesville is promoting locally grown produce. Yoo to Speak at UVA; Protests Planned - Protesters will gather today at UVA to speak out against John Yoo, the author of the infamous ...
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