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Chili Cook-Off Spices Up Scottsville

It's culinary competition in Albemarle County that challenges the palatte and is a 32-year tradition. From Scottsville to Charlottesville and even as far as Baltimore, nearly 1,000 people attended the James River Runners Chili Cook-off, and lots look forward to it each year.

SPCA Benefits from Crafts for Critters

The Crafts for Critters Spring show took place on May 4 at the Seminole Square Shopping Center. The fundraiser was to help the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.

Calm, Moist Air Aids Fight against Calif. Wildfire

Moist, cool and calm weather is greatly helping Southern California firefighters battling a huge wildfire in coastal Ventura County.

LaPierre: NRA, Members Will Never Surrender Guns

The public face of the National Rifle Association is imploring members to never surrender their weapons in the wake of recent gun control efforts in Congress that he said will "destroy us and every ounce of our freedom."

Sentencing of Fredericksburg Tax Evader Postponed

A judge has postponed the sentencing of a Fredericksburg businessman who admitted he hasn't paid personal income taxes for 25 years.

Virginia Recognized in Top States for Innovation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is recognizing Virginia as one of the top three states for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Va. Eastern Shore Waterfowl Museum Holding Auction

A museum on Virginia's Eastern Shore is preparing to auction of its inventory of nautical items and waterfowl decoys.

Study on I-81 Widening in Virginia Expanded

Virginia highway officials are expanding the study into the possibility of widening Interstate 81 in the Roanoke and New River valley.

Derby Party Raises Money for Local Alzheimer's Assocation

A derby party Friday night at the Omni Hotel benefited the local Alzehimer's Association. Attendees could participate in a silent auction, a horse race game, dancing to the Big Ray and the Kool Kats all to raise money for a good cause.

Six Homeless After Route 231 House Fire in Keswick

A house fire on Stoney Point Pass in Keswick leaves six people homeless. They lost nearly everything.

Church Moving to Ix Complex

Portico Church announced on Friday that they are moving their congregation.

Crozet Library Nearing Completion

The new library in Crozet should be ready to open by the Fourth of July.

Orchard Owner Preparing for Cicadas

Later this month, millions of cicadas will emerge in Central Virginia after spending 17 years underground.

Crews Continue Removing Scaffolding on Rotunda

The majority of scaffolding has been removed from the University of Virginia's iconic building.

Beta Bridge Painted in Memory of Yeardley Love

The Beta Bridge on UVa grounds has been painted in memory of Yeardley Love, who was killed 3 years ago.

Court Hearing Moved for Suspected Arsonists

Court hearings for suspected Eastern Shore arsonists Smith and Bundick have been moved to June 17.

Michie Running to Keep Seat on City School Board

Ned Michie has spent 9 years on the Board, but says there is still more he'd like to accomplish.

Fishermen Want Humpback Whales Off Endangered List

A group of Hawaii fishermen is asking the federal government to take northern Pacific humpback whales off the endangered species list.

Suspect in Fatal Buckingham Stabbing in Court

Christopher Jerel Moseley appeared in court today. he is accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Alexis Rose.

New Committee to Advise on Improvements for Southern Albemarle

A new 11-member citizens' advisory committee will review the current services in the southern part of Albemarle and suggest improvement or additions.

Dominion Seeks Fuel Rate Hike for Virginia Customers

Dominion Virginia Power says it's asking state regulators to increase what the utility charges customers to recover its fuel costs for the first time in two years.