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Cicadas Begin to Emerge in Central Virginia

Cicadas have arrived in central Virginia. The cyclical bugs only surface every 17 years.

Mother's Day Concert Raises Money for PACEM

A Mother's Day concert in Charlottesville helped raise money for a charity that serves the homeless in the community.

Barbara Walters to Announce Her Retirement Monday

Barbara Walters is retiring. The veteran ABC News anchor is set to announce Monday morning on "The View" that she will retire from TV journalism during the summer of 2014.

McDonnell to Sign Transportation Bill

Gov. Bob McDonnell Monday will ceremonially sign Virginia's historic bipartisan transportation bill.

VDOT to Continue Emergency Work on Afton Mountain

VDOT is hoping the third time's the charm for work on Interstate 64 this week. The department is once again planning to continue emergency work on unstable soil on Afton Mountain near I-64 on Monday.

Motorcyclist Killed in Nelson County Crash

One person has died in Nelson County when a motorcycle and a car collided. Virginia State Police say 35-year-old Bryan Gamber of Waynesboro was driving southbound on Route 151 when he crossed the double yellow line, striking a minivan head on.

Many Enjoy Greene Co. Wine Festival Mother's Day Weekend

Hundreds of people in Greene County chose to wind down the weekend with wine. The county's wine festival features five wineries and 20 vendors and music all under one tent Saturday and Sunday.

Learning About C'Ville's Sister City: Winneba, Ghana

Eight members of the community got back from Ghana this week. It was a trip to Charlottesville's sister city: Winneba.

Thousands Visit Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival

The 33rd Annual Spring Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival drew thousands of visitors to Claudius Crozet Park this weekend.

FBI Agent Charged with Estranged Wife's Slaying

An FBI agent in Stafford County is charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of his estranged wife. Arthur "Art" Gonzales told dispatchers he killed 42-year-old Julia Serna Gonzales in self-defense when he says she attacked him with a knife.

Richmond Tea Party Says It Was among IRS Targets

The leader of Richmond's Tea Party says his group was among those improperly targeted by the Internal Revenue Service.

Free Skin Screening Brings Cancer Awareness Before Summer

National Skin Cancer Awareness Month is underway and UVa Health System hosted a free skin screening on Sunday to check skin health and also give cancer prevention tips before the summer rays do their damage.

Moms Get Special Treat with Mother's Day Music Fest

Local moms received a special present one day before their special day. The annual Mother's Day Music Festival at Tandem Friends School is a day of music, art, food and fun.

Boy Scouts Have 'Mega Fun' at McIntire Park

Boy Scouts from the Monticello District hosted the second-annual Mega Fun Day at McIntire Park. The event stresses outdoor fun.

Culture Festival Puts Charlottesville Diversity on Display

The sights and sounds of dozens of cultures came together in one place Saturday afternoon at Lee Park for the annual Festival of Cultures.

Postal Workers, Food Bank Aim to 'Stamp Out Hunger'

Postal workers in central Virginia not only dropped of letters Saturday but also picked up pounds of food for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Drive.

Fluvanna Man Announces Run for Supervisor

A Fluvanna County man formally announced his run Saturday morning for the board of supervisors. Tony O'Brien announced his candidacy for the Rivanna District seat on the board at the Lake Monticello clubhouse.

Fuel Spill Closes Albemarle County Road for Hours

After an hours-long closure, an Albemarle County road has reopened after a fuel spill. The spill happened on Milton Road around 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

Supporter of Tsarnaev Burial in Va.: 'Right Thing to Do'

A mental health expert who played a role in the Virginia burial of a Boston Marathon bombings suspect is speaking about the incident. Martha Mullens said she considered it the right thing to do.

Landing Gear Malfunction Leads to CHO Emergency Landing

A single-engine plane resorted to an emergency landing at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Saturday afternoon.

VCU Board Increases Tuition

Virginia Commonwealth University students will pay more for tuition and mandatory fees starting in the fall. Returning students will continue to pay under a block pricing structure under the plan approved Friday by the Board of Visitors.

Va. Man Pleads Guilty to Setting Off Pipe Bomb

A Roanoke Army veteran has pleaded guilty to blowing up his girlfriend's ex-boyfriend's sport utility vehicle with a pipe bomb in August.

Stafford County Doctor Faces 95 Charges

A Stafford County doctor faces 95 charges, including involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient. Dr. Nibedita Mohanty was arrested Friday for allegedly prescribing tens of thousands of doses of narcotics to drug-addicted patients and drug traffickers.

5K Benefits Hospice of the Piedmont

Hospice of the Piedmont hosted its annual fundraiser 5K Saturday morning at the Keswick Club.

40th Annual PVCC Graduation Features Largest Class Ever, Two High School Students

PVCC held its 40th annual graduation ceremony. The largest class in the school's history included two high school students who graduated from community college before graduating from high school.

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