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Students Help Usher in Festival of the Book with Poetry and Prose

Last Updated: 12:20 AM 03/17/10
The Virginia Festival of the Book is event attended by thousands of literary lovers every single year, and Tuesday night students of all ages helped usher in the event by sharing some of their own written work.

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Police Plan Traffic Checkpoints for St. Patrick's Day

Last Updated: 7:17 PM 03/16/10
Albemarle County Police said they will set up a traffic checkpoint Wednesday evening to deter those celebrating St. Patrick's Day from drinking and driving.

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Statewide Tornado Drill Grabs Attention, Has Flaws

Last Updated: 6:10 PM 03/16/10
A scheduled statewide tornado drill took place Tuesday morning. The warning was broadcast by thousands of services across the state, but some say the message was unclear, especially at the University of Virginia.

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McDonnell to Sign Legislation at UVa

Last Updated: 6:13 PM 03/16/10
Gov. Bob McDonnell will sign two bills into law at the University of Virginia on Wednesday that establish college partnership laboratory schools.

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C'Ville Plugged In: Retail Relay 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:48 PM 03/16/10 - This week's Charlottesville Plugged In segment focuses on consumer news and a online marketplace that is giving grocery shopper a chance to get what they want without paying a surcharge and without having to pay for gas. (Full Story)
UVa Football Fans Gather for Commercial Shoot 2 Comments Last Updated: 6:16 PM 03/16/10 - The University of Virginia Athletics department shot a scene of a commercial for the football program on the steps of the Rotunda. Hundreds of fans gathered to be featured. (Full Story)
JPJ Appoints New General Manager Last Updated: 3:24 PM 03/16/10 - Jason Pedone, who has served as the assistant general manager of the John Paul Jones Arena since 2007, has been named JPJ's new general manager. He replaces outgoing GM Larry Wilson. (Full Story)
Latino Language Resource Loses Half of Its Budget 1 Comment Last Updated: 7:21 PM 03/16/10 - Creciendo Juntos is a group that helps members of the local Latino community overcome language barriers. Because of budget issues, Albemarle County officials have cut the group's budget by $12,000, which is half of its yearly operating budget. (Full Story)
Mrs. Moneysaver: Deals of the Week Be the first to comment Last Updated: 6:24 PM 03/16/10 - Every Tuesday, Dana Adams joins CBS19's Jim Hanchett to share some of the top shopping deals in the Charlottesville area. This week she features Kroger's March to Savings event and a children's clothing sale at a local store. (Full Story)
PVCC Makes Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll Be the first to comment Last Updated: 5:30 PM 03/16/10 - For the fourth consecutive year, Piedmont Virginia Community College has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The program recognizes schools that advance exemplary community service. (Full Story)
Plane from Virginia Kills Jogger in SC Beach Emergency Landing Be the first to comment Last Updated: 4:34 PM 03/16/10 - A 38-year-old father of two was jogging and listening to his iPod when he was hit from behind and killed by a small plane making an emergency landing on the beach in South Carolina, officials said Tuesday. The plane is registered to Edward Smith of Chesapeake, Va. (Full Story)
Greene Co. Bridge Closed Due to Flood Damage Be the first to comment Last Updated: 12:42 PM 03/16/10 - A small bridge that crosses the South River in Greene County is closed to traffic following last weekend's flooding. The bridge on Route 637, or Octonia Road, near South River Road will be closed until repairs are made. (Full Story)
Louisa Man Arrested for Crack Cocaine Possession Be the first to comment Last Updated: 3:05 PM 03/16/10 - A traffic stop in Louisa County on Wednesday, March 10 resulted in a drug arrest for the Louisa County Sheriff's Office. (Full Story)
Tiger Woods to Return to Golf at the Masters Be the first to comment Last Updated: 12:36 PM 03/16/10 - Tiger Woods said Tuesday he will return to golf next month at the Masters, ending a four-month hiatus brought on by a sex scandal that shattered his image as the gold standard in sports. The tournament begins April 8 on CBS. (Full Story)
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