May 18, 2013

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Kids Stay Out of School

Some students at Western Albemarle high school stayed out of school Thursday. They are not playing hooky but are afraid something bad might happen at their school today.

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Free Speech Monument Opens

For aspiring artists, political activists, or people who just want to get something off their chest, there's a new monument opening today just for you.

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Why We Are Paying More at the Pump

Paying at the pump has now become even more painful for drivers. Oil prices rose over $72 a barrel, making a new record high. Economists say there are many reasons why it's so high.

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Zimmerman Sentenced to Maximum

A family is finding some closure tonight as the man accused of murdering their husband and father is sentenced to the maximum.

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Local Water Decision

After nearly a year and a half of contemplation, the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has decided how to deal with any upcoming drought situations.

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Researchers Discover Possible Cure For Type 1 Diabetes

Researchers at the University of Virginia may have found a way to reverse Type 1 diabetes. For the two million people in the U.S. that suffer from this disease, that would mean no more insulin shots to stabilize blood sugar.

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Local Liberals on AM Radio

After months of technical problems, the Charlottesville Radio Group's new station, WVAX, is now on the air featuring a unique liberal talk format.

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UVA Worker Gives Input on Living Wage Rally

We've heard a lot from the Living Wage protesters on grounds but not too much from the workers who are affected. The Newsplex talked to one worker to get her take on the issue.

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Acupuncture Gives Arthritic Relief

There's good news for arthritis sufferers that's all natural and has very few side effects, but only recently has it become a more mainstream practice.

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Charlottesville School Board Forum

The Charlottesville-Albemarle chapter of the NAACP sponsored a candidate’s forum for those running for Charlottesville School Board seats.

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DNA Lawsuit Moves Forward

A federal court judge has ruled a lawsuit can move forward against the city of Charlottesville and the police department.

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Crash Tests Safety Ratings

If you want to cruise in a safe ride, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says it should stand up to accidents, from all sides.

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UVA Students Released From Jail But Not Swayed

After spending two nights in jail all of the UVA students were set free, pending good behavior. The judge advised them to stay off the Madison Hall property, but students said this doesn't mean it's the end of the Living Wage Campaign.

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Day After Arrests, UVA Demonstration Continues

A small group of students were still gathered in front of Madison Hall Sunday afternoon. They said the demonstration would continue this week, even after 17 students were arrested Saturday night.

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Students at UVA Sit-In Arrested

Seventeen students protesting for higher wages at UVA. were arrested Saturday night, after spending four days inside Madison Hall.

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