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George Huguely Murder Trial: Jury Selection
After nearly two years of legal filings and court hearings, the trial of George Huguely, the University of Virginia lacrosse player accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Yeardley Love, began Monday morning.
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City Council Discusses Possible Human Rights Commission
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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. (Full Story)
Local Planned Parenthood Happy About Funding Decision
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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. (Full Story)
Texting While Driving Ban Clears Another Hurdle
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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. (Full Story)
Hot on the Hanger: The Hip Joint
Last Updated: 8:28 PM 02/06/12 - 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. (Full Story)
Virginia Senate Approves Repeal of 1-Gun-A-Month Law
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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. (Full Story)
New Restaurant Opens on Downtown Mall
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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. (Full Story)
Huguely to Address Court During Day 1 of Murder Trial
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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. (Full Story)
UVa Astronomer: Active Sunspots to Create Opportunities to See Aurora
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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. (Full Story)
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