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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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Beth on the Bright Side: Galapagos

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.

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McDonnell Updates Snow State of Emergency

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.

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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)
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)
Auto Body Shop Finds New Job Without Power Last Updated: 7:23 PM 02/08/10 - JMR Auto Center in Greene County can't do its normal operations since its power is out. Instead, the crew is using its tow truck to help stranded drivers in the snow. (Full Story)
Va. Drivers Would Have to Use Hands-free Devices 2 Comments Last Updated: 9:29 AM 02/09/10 - The Senate passed a bill Monday that could ban cell phone use by drivers, unless they use a hands-free device. Starting July 1, drivers using cell phones without a hands-free hookup could face fines between $20 and $50. (Full Story)
Red Cross Takes Over Emergency Shelter Operations Be the first to comment Last Updated: 4:36 PM 02/08/10 - The emergency shelter at Monticello High School has moved operations to the Earlysville Volunteer Fire Department. The Red Cross has taken command of the shelter. (Full Story)
VDOT: Plow Response Times Slow for Subdivision Streets 2 Comments Last Updated: 11:07 AM 02/07/10 - VDOT crews continue around-the clock efforts to clear historic snowfall accumulations throughout much of the state. Officials say heavy snowfall accumulations will slow typical plow response times, especially for lower traffic secondary roads and subdivision streets. (Full Story)
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