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Man Claims Va. Deputies Beat him for Burping

Last Updated: 10:57 AM 02/09/10
A Roanoke man claims sheriff's deputies beat him in the city jail because of his burping. Thomas Scott Vandegrift made the allegations in a federal lawsuit filed last week against several deputies, the city, the sheriff's office and the sheriff.

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Sink Hole Closes Eastbound I-64 Lane in Va.

Last Updated: 10:54 AM 02/09/10
One eastbound lane of Interstate 64 in New Kent County is closed because of a 6-foot-deep sink hole.

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UPDATE: Charlottesville Fire Consumes House

Last Updated: 9:51 AM 02/09/10
Multiple fire engines from the Charlottesville Fire Department battled a house fire in the 200 block of Robertson Avenue Monday afternoon.

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VSP: Winter Storm Generates 5,000+ Service Calls

Last Updated: 9:40 AM 02/09/10
Virginia State Police had 75 percent of its uniformed workforce responding to the more than 5,000 calls for service around the Commonwealth during the latest weekend winter storm.

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McDonnell Updates Snow State of Emergency Be the first to comment Last Updated: 5:19 PM 02/08/10 - Gov. Bob McDonnell has updated the State of Emergency he declared last Wednesday ahead of the weekend's snowstorm. The announcement comes before the state is slated to receive additional snowfall accumulation from a passing storm Tuesday into Wednesday. (Full Story)
Beth on the Bright Side: Galapagos Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:08 AM 02/09/10 - At Charlottesville High School, a group of students who have a unique chance to do their learning far from home. Beth Duffy features the teacher and his hands-on trips in this week's Beth on the Bright Side. (Full Story)
Without Power, Family Camps Out in Their Own Home 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:58 AM 02/09/10 - Like some residents in the area, the Weaver family has been without power for 48 hours and have put their camping skills to use to make up for their lack of electricity and water. (Full Story)
Two Arrested in Albemarle County Drug Bust 3 Comments Last Updated: 3:38 PM 02/08/10 - Members of the Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement (JADE) Task Force arrested two men for possession of cocaine following a special operation in the 1700 block of Timberwood Blvd. in Albemarle County. (Full Story)
Va. Diesel Spill Kills Hundreds of Fish Be the first to comment Last Updated: 10:45 AM 02/09/10 - State officials say hundreds of small fish died after diesel fuel spilled into a lake and stream near Henrico County's public safety building. (Full Story)
State Workers Kick Off Va. Weight-loss Challenge Be the first to comment Last Updated: 10:50 AM 02/09/10 - State workers have started a team competition to lose weight. Gov. Bob McDonnell on Monday kicked off the "Governors Challenge 2010" program aimed at reducing obesity among the state's 110,000 employees. (Full Story)
UVa Students Hear from 5th District Republicans Be the first to comment Last Updated: 9:55 AM 02/09/10 - Several students at University of Virginia spent part of Monday night getting to know six of the seven Republicans looking to unseat Representative Tom Perriello in the 5th District. (Full Story)
Parking Equipment Freezes after Snow Last Updated: 6:49 PM 02/08/10 - The equipment used to distribute tickets to drivers using parking garages in downtown Charlottesville froze up from the weekend's heavy snow and low temperatures. Parking in the garages is no longer free, so attendants are hand-writing tickets to customers. (Full Story)
CHO Operations Getting Back to Normal Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:50 PM 02/08/10 - A diverted flight to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport stranded passengers there during the snowy weekend. Power outages and delays at other airports backed up CHO, but the airport began getting back on track Monday. (Full Story)
Experts Inspect 84 Lumber Roof Collapse Be the first to comment Last Updated: 5:14 PM 02/08/10 - Inspectors surveyed the property Monday of 84 Lumber, which sustained a partial roof collapse because of the weekend's heavy snowfall. Business in town is being taken care of in Lynchburg. (Full Story)
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