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UPDATE: Police ID Body Found in Rivanna Reservoir
Last Updated: 6:01 PM 02/06/12 - Albemarle County Sgt. Darrell Byers has confirmed that the body found in the Rivanna Reservoir on Jan. 26 is that of James Alvin Shifflett, the 69-year-old Earlysville man missing since Dec. 7.
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Warm Weather Leaves Wintergreen in Financial Trouble
Last Updated: 5:46 PM 02/06/12 - An unseasonably warm December and January has left Wintergreen Resort with serious financial challenges that threaten its future, according to a statement Monday from Wintergreen Partners, Inc.
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Trial Set for Former Employee Accused of Stealing from ACPS
Last Updated: 4:23 PM 02/06/12 - A trial date has been set for the former Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) employee accused of stealing 111 computers from from the school system.
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Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing
Last Updated: 10:16 PM 02/06/12 - The Charlottesville-Albemarle Health Department and the University of Virginia Ryan White Program will be offering free HIV testing Tuesday. The free testing is in part of National Black HIV Awareness Day.
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Local Planned Parenthood Happy About Funding Decision
Last Updated: 6:50 PM 02/06/12 - Last week's announcement that the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation will continue to fund Planned Parenthood was great news for the health center in Charlottesville.
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City Council Discusses Possible Human Rights Commission
Last Updated: 10:21 PM 02/06/12 - Charlottesville City Council met Monday to discuss if the city needs a human rights, diversity and race relations commission. The Government Policy Action Team of the Dialogue on Race brought forth the proposal.
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Texting While Driving Ban Clears Another Hurdle
Last Updated: 6:53 PM 02/06/12 - On a 10-4 vote, the Senate Courts of Justice Committee approved legislation that makes texting or emailing while driving a primary offense in Virginia.
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Virginia Senate Approves Repeal of 1-Gun-A-Month Law
Last Updated: 4:25 PM 02/06/12 - The Virginia Senate passed legislation Monday repealing the 1993 one-handgun-a-month law, all but ensuring the demise of a statute enacted after the state became a supplier of guns used in crimes in New York and other major East Coast cities.
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Hot on the Hanger: The Hip Joint
Last Updated: 12:09 AM 02/07/12 - Between the holidays and the Super Bowl, many people have packed on a few extra pounds and may have lost some motivation in their New Years resolutions to get fit. To jump start your gym routine, try re-vamping your work-out wardrobe.
UVa Astronomer: Active Sunspots to Create Opportunities to See Aurora
Last Updated: 6:51 PM 02/06/12 - University of Virginia astronomer Edward Murphy notes that the sun should be very active over the next 12 to 18 months, so there should be future opportunities to see the aurora during this solar cycle.
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New Restaurant Opens on Downtown Mall
Last Updated: 4:42 PM 02/06/12 - Charlottesville's newest restaurant officially opened its doors on Monday. The Whiskey Jar will be located on the Downtown Mall in the space vacated by Escafe.
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Stephanie's Heroes: Darlene Spalding
Last Updated: 11:21 AM 02/06/12 - She's teaching students about problem solving and critical thinking, all while encouraging teamwork. In this week's Stephanie's Heroes, we feature Darlene Spalding, who volunteers with the Destination Imagination program in Orange County.
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What's Going Around: Colds
Last Updated: 11:00 AM 02/06/12 - From sprains and strains to the flu, we're keeping an eye on all the illnesses that are going around. In this week's What's Going Around, we're talking about colds.
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Former Football Players Linked to JMU Drug Bust
Last Updated: 10:36 AM 02/06/12 - Two former James Madison University football players are being linked to a drug bust last month in an apartment near the JMU campus in Harrisonburg.
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James River Ferry Headed Back into Service
Last Updated: 10:10 AM 02/06/12 - One of the James River ferries that are used to link Jamestown and Surry County is headed back into service.
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Escaped Bull Shot Dead in Harrisonburg
Last Updated: 10:24 AM 02/06/12 - An escaped bull was shot dead Sunday morning on the streets of Harrisonburg.
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Woman Claims Ownership of Exotic Animals Found in Steam Tunnel
Last Updated: 10:06 AM 02/06/12 - Virginia Tech police say someone has stepped forward to say a menagerie of snakes, bugs, and furry creatures found in an underground steam tunnel belongs to her.
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Officials: 3 Dead in Va. Mobile Home Fire
Last Updated: 11:57 PM 02/04/12 - Authorities in Rockingham County say three people are dead after a fire at a mobile home. The Rockingham County Fire and Rescue Department Capt. Mike Armstrong told the Daily News-Record that two men and a juvenile boy died in the blaze early Saturday.
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Domestic Dispute Ends with Assault Arrest
Last Updated: 9:27 AM 02/06/12 - A 64-year-old Charlottesville man was arrested after a domestic dispute involving a knife on Page Street around 3 a.m. on Saturday morning.
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Two Injured in Route 250 Two-Vehicle Crash
Last Updated: 9:39 AM 02/06/12 - A car crash around 1:30 p.m. Sunday on Route 250 sent two people to the hospital and caused traffic to be delayed while crews cleared the scene.
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Albemarle Police Make 3 DUI Arrests Saturday; Prepare for More Sunday
Last Updated: 9:10 AM 02/06/12 - Albemarle County Police report they made three DUI arrests on Saturday night and say they are preparing for more Super Bowl Sunday. There will be more cars patrolling the roads after Sunday's football game.
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Huguely to Address Court During Day 1 of Murder Trial
Last Updated: 9:43 AM 02/06/12 - Monday, George Huguely will appear in court for the first time since the May 2010 death of ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love. Huguely faces six charges in connection to her murder.
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Media Trucks Line Up, Prepare for Huguely Murder Trial
Last Updated: 9:31 AM 02/06/12 - Media trucks lined the streets adjacent to Charlottesville Circuit Court Sunday afternoon in preparation for the first day of the George Huguely murder trial.
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Lights, Camera, Action: Charlottesville Hosts a Movie Production
Last Updated: 2:56 PM 02/05/12 - Actors were on set in Charlottesville for a movie being produced by Darkstone Entertainment. The thriller film is an interactive movie.
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Junior League of Charlottesville Hosts Vintage Vegas Fundraiser
Last Updated: 2:56 PM 02/05/12 - The Junior League of Charlottesville hosted its annual Vintage Vegas fundraiser on Saturday night. Vintage Vegas: The Cabaret featured a silent auction and gaming tables. All the proceeds support the Junior League's community grants program and community partners.
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UVa Medical Center Raises $200K for Battle Building at Annual Gala
Last Updated: 2:57 PM 02/05/12 - The University of Virginia Medical Center held its annual Main Event Gala at Keswick Hall on Saturday. The hospital raised its goal of $200,000.
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Judge: No Prayers Before Va. County Board Meetings
Last Updated: 10:14 AM 02/06/12 - A federal judge is barring the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors from opening meetings with Christian prayers until a lawsuit challenging the practice is settled.
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Missing Chesapeake Woman Has Ties to Greene County
Last Updated: 2:08 PM 02/05/12 - A woman missing from Chesapeake has tied to Greene County. Now her family is here, searching for clues in her disappearance. 44-year-old Dana Turner - Canady has been missing since September 22, 2011.
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Two Arrests Made in Connection with July Hotel Robbery
Last Updated: 2:07 PM 02/05/12 - Charlottesville Police make two arrests in connection to a hotel robbery in July. Police arrested 29-year-old Trisha Evans and 42-year-old Steven Bednarski this past week. Both are facing robbery charges.
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Charlottesville Woman Arrested in Connection to Overnight Stabbing
Last Updated: 2:11 PM 02/05/12 - A Charlottesville woman has been arrested and charged in connection with an overnight stabbing. According to officers, 39-year-old Yolanda Monroe stabbed a man in his arm with a knife.
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Charlottesville Girl Gives Away Birthday Gifts to Help Another
Last Updated: 2:05 PM 02/05/12 - Jenna Niemeier will turn 10 years old on Monday. But instead of having a party where she gets all the presents, she wanted to give back.
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FEMA to Hold Albemarle County Town Hall
Last Updated: 7:01 PM 02/04/12 - Now that Albemarle County residents are approved for federal aid after last summer's earthquake, the Federal Emergency Management Agency wants people to know the help they can get.
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Thousands of Shoes Up for Grabs at Annual Drive
Last Updated: 7:00 PM 02/04/12 - Local podiatrists are putting their best foot forward. For more than 20 years, local foot doctors have been teaming up with the Salvation Army for a program called Shoes for the Homeless.
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Etiquette Lesson Teaches Table Manners, Life Skills
Last Updated: 2:06 PM 02/05/12 - A bunch of area kids chowed down to an etiquette lesson on Saturday afternoon. The 100 Black Men of Central Virginia hosted the etiquette workshop at Bonefish Grill in Albemarle County.
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Area Students Perform in All-District Band Concert
Last Updated: 8:09 PM 02/04/12 - More than 900 people attended the All-District Band Concert at Albemarle High School. The standing room only event featured almost 300 students from 40 school across central Virginia.
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Big Developments in Huguely Murder Case Days Before Trial
Last Updated: 3:37 PM 02/06/12 - The murder trial of George Huguely begins Monday, Feb. 6. On Friday, a Charlottesville judge ruled that graphic photos of a bloodied and badly beaten Yeardley Love can be shown in court as evidence.
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Chesapeake Golf Course Cited For Fatal Accident
Last Updated: 10:03 AM 02/04/12 - State regulators have cited a Chesapeake golf course for an accident that killed its grounds superintendent.
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Student-run Online Auction to Help with Rotunda Repairs
Last Updated: 6:55 PM 02/03/12 - It's a 19th-century building that needs 21st-century repairs, and that's why some University of Virginia students are coming together to save the famous Rotunda by launching a new online auction website.
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Alpha Natural Resources To Reduce Coal Production
Last Updated: 10:17 AM 02/04/12 - Coal company Alpha Natural Resources says that production will be reduced at some of its operations in central Appalachia due to decreased demand.
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Judge: No Prayers Before Pittsylvania Co. Meetings
Last Updated: 9:59 AM 02/04/12 - A federal judge is barring the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors from opening meetings with Christian prayers until a lawsuit challenging the practice is settled.
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FEMA Giving Louisa $3.2M to Rebuild Quake-damaged School
Last Updated: 4:38 PM 02/03/12 - The Federal Department of Emergency Management (FEMA) announced Friday it has awarded Louisa County $3.25 million to replace earthquake-damaged Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
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U.S. Senate Candidate George Allen Campaigns in Central Virginia
Last Updated: 8:00 PM 02/03/12 - Republican U.S. Senate Candidate George Allen visited Central Virginia Tuesday.
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Retired Charlottesville Police Lieutenant Dies at 72
Last Updated: 4:13 PM 02/03/12 - Robert O. "Bobby" Jones, a retired lieutenant who served more than 35 years with the Charlottesville Police Department, passed away Thursday. He was 72 years old.
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Winemaker Wins Distinguished Award
Last Updated: 8:26 PM 02/03/12 - Jeanette Smith from Vine Smith Vineyard Services in Stevens City, Virginia won a distinguished award. She won the 2011 Grower of the Year Award.
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Grassroots Group to Protest Bank of America Meeting
Last Updated: 7:32 PM 02/03/12 - Members of Virginia Organizing gathered at the Bank of America branch on the Downtown Mall Friday afternoon to put the bank on notice of their plan to protest the shareholders meeting this spring.
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Fluvanna School Board Accepting Applications for Vacant Seat
Last Updated: 5:29 PM 02/03/12 - The Fluvanna County School Board announced it is accepting applications for the vacated seat on the board representing the Rivanna District.
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UPDATE: Search Continues for Missing Buckingham Man
Last Updated: 3:28 PM 02/03/12 - State Police have once again issued a senior alert for Richard Joseph Kwiatkowski on behalf of the Buckingham County Sheriff's Office. They say he suffers from a cognitive impairment that threatens his health and safety.
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SBA Offering Millions in Disaster Loans
Last Updated: 5:12 PM 02/03/12 - The U.S. Small Business Administration is giving millions of dollars in disaster loans to those affected by the August earthquake. And it's not just available to business owners.
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More Options, Extended Hours for Local Food Pantry
Last Updated: 1:09 PM 02/03/12 - A $10,000 grant from the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation means the Buck Mountain Episcopal Church Food Pantry will have more food options and extended operating hours for families in need.
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UVa Kicks Off Heart Month with Zumba Classes
Last Updated: 6:54 PM 02/03/12 - University of Virginia Medical Center employees showed off their best moves Friday morning in an effort to promote a heart healthy lifestyle.
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