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Police Work on Identifying Woman Shot and Killed on VA Interstate
Authorities in Virginia say they are trying to identify a woman who was shot and killed on a desolate interstate off-ramp
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Bullied Fluco Girl Finds Confidence With Resource Teachers, Budget Cuts Threaten Help
Tia Depremo is an 11-year old Fluvanna girl who is teased at school because of a learning disability and her appearance. She says she found confidence with help from one of the school's resource teachers. But budget cuts threaten to eliminate the position, and her new-found help.
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Albemarle High School Captures State Theatre Championship
Albemarle High School has been awarded the VHSL AAA State Theatre Championship, thanks to their performance of Edward Albee's "The Zoo Story." AHS is one of only 50 high schools in the nation to earn that honor.
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3rd Annual Barrel Tasting Event at Jefferson Winery Welcomes Spring Season
The first day of spring gets a warm welcome from area wineries. Jefferson Winery held its 3rd Annual Barrel Tasting dinner to welcome Spring, the perfect season for wine tasting.
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City Names Main Street "Sesame Street" For a Day
Charlottesville's Sesame Street Week may be almost over, but before the beloved characters bid a farewell, they transformed Main Street on the Downtown Mall into Sesame Street for a day as part of the Festival of the Book.
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Sights and Sounds of a New Downtown Mall Attraction
The first day of Spring brought excitement to hundreds of children as they got to ride a new, temporary carousel on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall.
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Deals Offered on Prom Attire for Girls
Monticello High School parents organized a special sale Saturday so girls could buy beautiful prom dresses at bargain prices.
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More than 500 Attend Greene County Arts Festival
Greene County showcased the artistic abilities of its public school students Saturday. The first annual Greene County Arts Festival was a huge success.
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Perriello Plans to Vote for Health Care Reform
Fifth District Representative Tom Perriello said Friday that he plans to vote in favor of the health care reform bill, with one stipulation. The Democrat wants at least 50 senators to sign a letter saying they will commit to the legislation.
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Albemarle County Police Arrest Attempted Murder Suspect
Attempted Murder Suspect Jason Todd Cash was arrested early Friday morning for additional outstanding warrants. His warrants cover four counties including Albemarle, Nelson, Buckingham and Amherst Counties.
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Pope to Priests in Sex Abuse Cases: Submit to Justice
Pope Benedict XVI sent a letter to Irish Catholics Saturday telling priests who have abused children to submit to the demands of justice.
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Betting on Basketball: How Much is Too Much?
March Madness is one of the biggest events of the year watched by sports fans and by betters. The NCAA discourages gambling on any of its sporting events, but that doesn't mean it's not happening.
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Virginia Tech Police Comment On Threats
Almost three years after the fatal mass shootings at Va. Tech, the school has been receiving e-mail and internet threats that Virginia Tech Police believe are linked to Italy. They further added that the person behind the threats is "not in a position to be a danger".
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US, Germany Discuss Fate of Va. Prisoner
The future of the imprisoned son of a German diplomat is up in the air as the German government has petitioned for his transfer to a German Prison. Jens Soering is serving two life terms for two stabbing deaths.
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Thousands Rally in DC Against War
It has been seven years since the invasion of Iraq, and thousands of protesters gathered in the nation's capital to commemorate the day and protest as Obama sends more troops to Afghanistan.
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Torture Defender John Yoo Speaks, Draws Protests
Controversial Bush administration figure John Yoo gave a few speeches in Charlottesville Friday, igniting protests from people who say he should be charged for war criminals. Yoo is considered a defender of torture techniques some say the Bush administration used.
Letterman's Brackets Let You Choose 'Stupid' Videos
David Letterman has his own form of March Madness. In the Ultimate Stupid Tricks Tournament, he is letting viewers select their favorite videos from his Stupid Human and Pet Tricks segments.
New Hi-Tech Equipment at UVa. Medical Center
The UVa. Medical Center is the first in the country to install Gamma Knife eXtend, a state of the art radio surgery unit. The new equipment allows for a shorter time commitment from patients.
Downtown Mall Introduces a Unique Spring Attraction
A vintage carousel, complete with lights, mirrors and music, will take over as the main attraction at the Downtown Mall starting Saturday through March 27.
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Casteen to be UVa's 2010 Commencement Speaker
University of Virginia President John T. Casteen will end his tenure at the university as the commencement speaker for this year's Final Exercises in May.
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Local Pet Lovers Help in Reconstruction of Dog Shelter
Over 40 local animal lovers showed up and volunteered in the reconstruction of a roof of a local dog shelter that was severely damaged this past winter.
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Albermarle Police make Child Pornography Arrest
Albermarle Police arrested Lorenzo Antwain Carey for nine counts of possession of child pornography after a month long investigation with the Charlottesville Police Department.
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Asst. Principal Taped to Wall after Fundraising Effort
To recognize his students' drive to raise $17,000 for the American Heart Association, the assistant principal of Hollymead Elementary School allowed the students to tape him up on the cafeteria wall.
UVa's Darden School Debuts i.Lab
The Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia unveiled its new i.Lab Friday. Educators said it will complement what students learn in the classroom by teaching in a physical environment.
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Fluvanna Families Face a Trifecta of Rising Expenses
Families at Lake Monticello question their ability to get by, as three financial burdens are tacked on to their monthly bills. Water rates have gone up, homeowner's association fees are looking to increase and now, property taxes have jumped 10%.
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NCAA Fans Check Their Brackets
For many, March Madness is viewed as a national holiday. Some people take time off and gather with their friends and family to spend quality time at the game or in front of the television. CBS19 went to Wild Wings Café in Charlottesville Thursday night to ask NCAA fans, "Hows your bracket?"
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Bicyclist Struck by Vehicle in Charlottesville
Rescue crews responded to the area of 5th Street SW and Cleveland Avenue around 3:30pm Thursday afternoon after reports of a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
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Over 1,800 Pounds of Marijuana Seized at Va. Plant
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office is working to find out how more than 1,800 pounds of pot ended up at a Verona razor blade company.
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Sesame Street Character Visits Local School
A "Sesame Street" Character, Maria, read to an excited group of local fourth and fifth graders on Friday as part of the Virginia Festival of the Book events.
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Group Led By Supreme Court Justice's Wife Cited for Fund-raising
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, heads Liberty Central Inc, a Virginia-based conservative advocacy group that has been cited for raising money without registering with state regulators.
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Environmental Groups Challenge Va.'s EPA lawsuit
Two environmental groups are challenging Va. Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli's block of the EPA's findings, and federal regulation on greenhouse gases.
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McDonnell Seeking Bigger Offshore Va. Drilling Map
McDonnell has been lobbying for an expansion of oil and gas exploration offshore acres. The expansion could bring added revenue to the State, and bring the Governor closer to his vision of an energy-based economy.
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Gas Leak Closes Carlton Road
A potential gas leak closed the 300-block of Carlton Road in Charlottesville late Friday morning. The gas department has contained and secured the leak.
Friday NCAA Tournament Schedule
Click here for a complete schedule of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games and times for Friday, March 19.
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Solar Panels Save Albemarle County $19K
Albemarle County officials announced that one year after installing solar panels in the Fifth Street County Office Building. Altogether, the county saved $19,000.
Experts: Exposure to Elements a Factor in DNA Analysis
The Harringtons have said that police collected DNA samples from Morgan Harrington's remains. They anxiously await the results. Forensics experts say the wait for testing results has to do with how long the DNA has been out in the elements and/or if there has been any cross contamination with other DNA.
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Make Dan Sweat: TRX Bands at ACAC
In this week's Make Dan Sweat, Dan Schutte shows an alternative way you can do your strength training without using bulky gym equipment.
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Plan to Ban Schools from Postseason Play Draws Criticism
The U.S. Secretary of Education wants to prohibit basketball teams from postseason play if their schools don't have at least a 40 percent graduation rate. The plan has gotten mixed reaction from students, players and coaches.
Dogwood Festival Carnival Confirms Location
The 61st annual Dogwood Festival Carnival will take place in McIntire Park, where it has been for years. After last year's carnival, officials thought they'd have to move it because of construction in the park.
Medical Students Celebrate 'Match Day'
Medical students at the University of Virginia learned where they would be doing their residencies for training to become doctors. Twenty-two students will stay at UVa.
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Charlottesville Acquires Land, Increases Green Space
Thanks to a land donation and a purchase, the city of Charlottesville has acquired a total of 27 acres of parkland. City officials said the acquisition allows the city to balance built environments with open space.
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Three Albemarle Co. Bridges to be Closed for Inspection
The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that three bridges will be closed at various times beginning Monday for inspections. They say drivers should expect delays.
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High Schoolers Discover Career Opportunities
More than 800 students at Louisa County High School learned about a variety of careers at the school's annual job fair. At Piedmont Virginia Community College, another career day hosted students from six local high schools. CBS19's Jim Hanchett and Stephanie Satchell took part in the fairs.
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Workshop Teaches Consumers How to Buy Locally
A workshop that will be held Saturday will teach attendees about Charlottesville's local food options. Instructors said buying locally is not only a fresh alternative in your diet, but it also helps the state economy.
Fluvanna Co. Supervisors Vote to Increase Property Taxes
The Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday night to increase property taxes in Fluvanna County to counter what the school superintendent called "irreparable" damage. The decision came after tensions bubbled over between board members, forcing them to re-open discussion.
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Harringtons Question JPJ Safety; UVa Responds
Dan and Gil Harrington were in Charlottesville Wednesday afternoon to discuss concerns about a killer in the Charlottesville community and safety at John Paul Jones Arena. Officials at UVa. say that in the aftermath of Morgan's disappearance, there were several meetings to review practices and procedures.
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UVa Today: Eyeballs in the Fridge
An education professor from the University of Virginia chats with CBS19's Dan Schutte about his new study, Eyeballs in the Fridge. The study takes a look at what inspires scientists to become scientists.
Jennifer's Heroes: Daniel Chester
You may recall that Jennifer Black told you about the heroic story of Becky Silver and her battle with Leukemia back in December. Now, just over two months later, this hero is getting help to fight the disease once again.
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Officials Create Push to Fill Out Census
Officials from Charlottesville and Albemarle County convened to discuss ways to get the most people to fill out the census as possible.
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Va. Man Gets 10 Years in Dogfighting Case
A Richmond man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on dogfighting-related charges. Authorities believe it's the longest sentence ever handed down in Virginia in a dogfighting case.
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