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"Caroling For A Cure": Teachers Run to Honor Former Colleague
More than 3,000 women will don their running shoes Saturday for the annual Charlottesville Women's Four Miler. Among the thousands will be a group of teachers from Greenbrier Elementary School, running in memory of their late colleague and friend, Carol Hine.
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UVa Fans, Marching Band Get Ready to "Paint the Town Orange"
Cavalier fans have their game day apparel ready as they prepare to "Paint the Town Orange." It's an annual celebration held at the Pavilion so fans can show their support for Cavalier football.
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Shoe Shopping Getting a Leg Up in Charlottesville
When in pursuit of that dream shoe, be it red, sparkly, or just plain comfortable, we wondered where do people in Charlottesville go to shop? This fall, finding more footwear will be easier, and people are asking for more variety.
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Halsey Minor Files for Bankruptcy for Landmark Hotel
Halsey Minor, owner of Minor Family Hotels and the Landmark Hotel in downtown Charlottesville, announced Thursday that his company has voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
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Newsplex's Beth Duffy Evacuated from Home Along NC Coast
Beth Duffy and her family began their day in a rented home a long the ocean in North Carolina. Thursday morning, officials in several counties issued a mandatory evacuation.
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Water Supply Debate Rages on Between Albemarle, Charlottesville
The dispute between Albemarle County and Charlottesville officials over the area's water supply has hit a boiling point. City leaders gathered Thursday to discuss the 50-year plan for water options.
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Clean Energy Bus Tour: The Job's Not Done Yet!
Self-titled "defenders of the environment" held a rally on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville Thursday afternoon as "The Job's Not Done" Bus Tour made a stop in town to bring awareness to clear energy jobs.
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Martha's Movin': Mock-up Patient Rooms
Martha Jefferson Hospital prepares rooms for patients and staff. The new hospital will have the same number of beds as the current Martha Jefferson Facility. In the new hospital, however, each of the 176 beds will have their own private rooms.
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Jennifer's Heroes: Folds of Honor Foundation
Folds of Honor is a national organization that provides scholarships and money to families of fallen or disabled military men and women. This week's Jennifer's Heroes features a local golf course that's pitching in, literally.
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BB&T Armed Robbery Suspect Pleads Guilty
The man arrested and charged with armed robbery of the BB&T Bank on Route 29 in May pleaded guilty in court Wednesday. He faces sentencing of up to life in prison.
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Driver Transported to Hospital After I-64 Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle crash at the 103 mile marker on Interstate 64 caused headaches during the morning commute Thursday.
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Poll: Hurt with a Substantial Lead in the 5th District
A new 5th District Congressional poll from WDBJ-TV in Roanoke and SurveyUSA has State Senator Robert Hurt (R) leading incumbent Tom Perriello (D) by almost 30 points.
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DMV Offices to be Open During Labor Day Weekend
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Thursday that Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers will be open both Sunday and Labor Day in order to help process the backlog in license applications.
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Va. Man Guilty of Homicide Following Deadly Quick Draw Game
A Tazewell County man has pleaded guilty to felony homicide and a firearms charge stemming from the death of a West Virginia man during a game of quick draw.
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Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign Planned for Labor Day Weekend
On Thursday, Gov. Bob McDonnell led law enforcement officers from across the Commonwealth in kicking off the 2010 Checkpoint Strikeforce campaign at the Virginia State Police Academy.
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Virginia Unemployment Numbers Released
The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in July.
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Oil Spotted Spreading from Gulf Coast Explosion Site
The Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site off an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana.
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Police: Discovery Channel Gunman Did Have Explosives
Montgomery County police say a man who was shot to death after taking hostages at Discovery Channel's headquarters in Maryland was carrying a handgun, propane tanks and pipe bombs.
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Northrup Grumman to Pay for Review of Va. Computer System
Gov. Bob McDonnell announced Thursday further steps would be taken to address the unprecedented hardware failure and subsequent data corruption that has affected certain state agencies during the past week.
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Tiki Torch Ban Enforced in Charlottesville
The Charlottesville Fire Marshal says that they are cracking down on business and restaurants which display Tiki Torches on their patios and porches.
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Pole Dancers Take the Stage at the Paramount Theater
Some of the best pole dancers in the nation are coming to Charlottesville for a competition at the Paramount Theater that is sure to heat up the stage.
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Mom Charged in Va. Son's Death May See Psychologist
The lawyer for a Virginia woman charged in the death of her 2-year-old son, Aveion Lewis, wants his client evaluated by a psychologist.
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Toddler Run Over, Killed at Va. Naval Station
The Navy says it's unlikely to charge the parent who ran over and killed a 2-year-old at Norfolk Naval Station.
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Lady Gaga Paintings on Display in Local Exhibit
Paintings of Lady Gaga are now on display in a local exhibit. The paintings were created by Gerald Hubert and are on display at Skylight Studios.
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Va. Factory Building $20 Million Shopping Center
Williamsburg Pottery says it is starting a $20 million project for a new shopping center to house the well-known attraction and other stores.
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Amtrak Cancels Some Service Ahead of Hurricane Earl
Severe weather caused by the approach of Hurricane Earl has led to the planned closure of the route used by some Northeast Regional trains in Virginia.
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Va. Deer Feeding Ban Goes into Effect
Virginia's annual ban on feeding deer is now in effect. The ban went into effect Wednesday and will continue through the first Saturday in January.
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Police Ask for Help in Identifying Strong Armed Robbery Suspect
The Albemarle County Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the man responsible for a strong armed robbery in the Fashion Square Mall.
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UPDATE: Glenmore Woman Struck by Stray Bullet, No Charges Filed
Albemarle County police have concluded their investigation into a possible shooting in the Glenmore neighborhood Sunday night. The victim is believed to have been struck by a stray bullet.
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Summer 2010: The Hottest Summer Since 1895
This summer has been declared the hottest summer on record in Va. since 1895. September 1st marks the 57th day the temperature has been above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Albemarle County Once Again Discusses Places 29
Albemarle County Staff' once again discussed the future of Route 29. Places 29 is the long range vision for Route 29.
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Community Split on Future Direction of Crozet Master Plan
The future of developments in western Albemarle County was a major topic of discussion at Wednesday's Board of Supervisors meeting. Board members discussed a new, revised Master Plan for Crozet.
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Teens Plead Guilty to 2009 Church Burglaries in Louisa
Two teenagers pleaded guilty Wednesday to burglarizing Louisa County churches and convenience stores over a week period in September 2009.
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Ethanol-85 Gas Offered for Under $2
Ethanol-based fuel is on sale at the Shell station on Route 29 and Greenbrier Drive in Albemarle County for only $1.89.
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PVCC Discussing Plans for Off-campus Classrooms
The Piedmont Virginia Community College board will meet Wednesday evening to discuss the proposition of off-site classes to accommodate the school's expanding student population.
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Stuff-A-Truck with 10K Pounds of Food
The Annual Stuff-A-Truck event is this Friday, September 3 from 10am to 9pm at the Pantops and Seminole Square Giant grocery stores. Organizers hope to raise five tons of food in one day.
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Service Restored to DMV Following Computer System Crash
The Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) continues to make progress in returning all state agencies to normal operating conditions in the wake of the recent disruption in service caused by the failure of a major data storage system.
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Sargent Solutions: Foreclosing Fiasco
Imagine buying a home in another state only to find out, once you make the move, that there's an issue with the contract and the closing date is postponed indefinitely. The exact thing happened to a local family, and Sargent Solutions stepped in to help.
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Lifetime Movie Holds Local Casting Call
A movie for the Lifetime Network filming in Richmond needs local residents to play extras. Casting Directors are looking for people of all ages to play a variety of parts from football referees, to nurses, to office workers, and even just pedestrians on the street.
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McDonnell Declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Earl
On Wednesday, Gov. Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, a step authorizing state agencies to take precautionary action to prepare for any potential impacts in eastern Virginia from Hurricane Earl.
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Carlos Untied: Kicking It with UVa Goalie Diego Restrepo
In Tuesday's edition of Carlos Untied, CBS19's Carlos Vergara challenged University of Virginia goalkeeper Diego Restrepo to a penalty kick shootout.
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Shoes Claim to 'Shape Up' and Tone Body
Shoes that claim to tone up those who wear them and help shed some weight have made their presence known in Charlottesville. The shoes, sold by Skechers and Reebok, can be purchased in local Charlottesville sporting goods stores.
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Healthwise: Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are not only unsightly, they can also be very harmful. In this week's Martha Jefferson Healthwise, CBS19's Stephanie Satchell discovered how doctors are using technology to make those veins disappear.
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Ralph Nader To Speak at UVa
Environmental and political activist Ralph Nader will speak at the University of Virginia later this month, delivering an address focusing on the nation's energy policy.
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Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Receives Grant
The Jefferson-Madison Regional Library in Charlottesville has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to win a $5,000 grant. The local library is one of 75 non-profits to receive the grant to participate in The Big Read program.
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Va. Issues Guidance on Hospital Patients
Virginia health officials are offering hospitals suggestions on managing patients. The new guidance was announced on Wednesday to help hospitals develop policies and procedures for boarding admitted patients.
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Virginia Launches New Travel Site
Virginia has launched a new online travel website. The website features fall getaway trips, wineries, scenic drives, historic inns, and small towns.
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Va. Company Looking for People to Buy or Lease Castle
Smithfield officials want to place a mansion that was once the home of the town's founder into private hands.
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President Obama Pulls All U.S. Troops Out of Iraq
Operation Iraqi Freedom is over. In his Presidential Address on Tuesday Night President Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq and talked about the price of war on America.
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Va. Sawmill Operator Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
A Lexington sawmill operator has settled a federal lawsuit alleging the male owner sexually harassed female employees.
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NEWSPLEX Most Viewed
1.	Tiki Torch Ban Enforced in Charlottesville
2.	Pole Dancers Take the Stage at the Paramount Theater
3.	Halsey Minor Files for Bankruptcy for Landmark Hotel
4.	Driver Transported to Hospital After I-64 Motorcycle Crash
5.	Police Ask for Help in Identifying Strong Armed Robbery Suspect
6.	Toddler Run Over, Killed at Va. Naval Station
7.	Poll: Hurt with a Substantial Lead in the 5th District
8.	Mom Charged in Va. Son's Death May See Psychologist
9.	UPDATE: Glenmore Woman Struck by Stray Bullet, No Charges Filed
10.	Lady Gaga Paintings on Display in Local Exhibit