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Group Celebrates May Day with Traditional Dance

6 men performed the traditional Morris Dancing in Lee Park to celebrate the first day of May.

Residents Express Concerns During AlbCo. Supervisors Meeting

Walnut Hill residents commented on the damages done to their home from construction at the airport.

Albemarle High School Students in Final Rehearsals for "Hello, Dolly!"

Albemarle High School drama students rehearsed for their Spring production of "Hello, Dolly!" From the stage, to the set, to the orchestra pit, students worked to finish and perfect the play before opening night.

Scientists Find Cannibalism at American Settlement

Scientists say they have found evidence that some of the early colonists survived harsh conditions by resorting to cannibalism.

Morning-After Pill Now Over-The-Counter

The FDA announced that women no longer need a prescription for the Morning-After pill.

Charlottesville Community Spring Job Fair Begins Today

One of the largest job fairs in Central Va. begins this morning.

Caffeine Gum Raises Concerns

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating how added caffeine impacts kids after a new caffeine gum hits the market.

UVa's New Way of Looking at ADHD

The Children's Learning Clinic at UVa's Curry school of Education is offering new service for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. One such service is a wristwatch-like device which reads a child's activity levels to help detect and monitor ADHD

A New Test to Tell Your Personal Salt Index

Salt is a part of our daily diet and most of us have been told to watch how much of it we should consume. Now, one UVa. doctor has found that each person has their own personal salt index.

Greene Co. Students March for Kindness, Compassion

Greene County school students stood and marched in solidarity Tuesday in a show of mutual respect. All of the school system's students came together at the football field for Rachel's Challenge, a program that promotes kindness and compassion.

Greene's New School Superintendent Ready for Challenges

Greene County Public Schools will have a new leader Wednesday as Andrea Whitmarsh prepares to take over as superintendent.

Woman Charged with Stealing Ambulance Granted Bond

A woman accused of stealing an ambulance from outside the UVa Medical Center is granted bond.

Police Arrest Fourth Person in Hazing Death

Police have made a fourth arrest in connection to the drowning deaths of two Virginia State University students.

Former City Candidate Halfaday Faces New Charges

James Halfaday, a former candidate for city council, was back in court for violating a term of his probation.

DC Councilman Wants Redskins to Change Name

A D.C. Councilman plans to introduce a resolution that calls on the Washington Redskins to change their name.

Authorities Arrest 2 Men for Transporting Moonshine

Two Virginia men face charges of transporting moonshine following an investigation by state and local authorities.

Police Chase Several Wanted on Outstanding Warrants

Charlottesville Police release new information about a foot chase that happened late Tuesday morning.

Democrats Respond to FBI Investigation of Gov. McDonnell

The FBI is investigating Virginia's governor. Investigators are trying to determine if Governor Bob McDonnell gave any unfair favors to one of his biggest campaign contributors in exchange for personal gifts.

The Success of Food Trucks in Charlottesville

Charlottesville has always had food trucks. We see them at festivals, Friday's After Five, and even parked outside wineries and breweries. But, more and more food trucks are parked downtown and around Charlottesville during lunch and dinner.

Nearly 150 People Arrested in Violent Va. Beach Weekend

Virginia Beach police say they made nearly 150 arrests stemming from a rowdy and violent weekend at the Oceanfront.

Group Discusses Decrease of African American Students at UVa

UVa has seen a 25% decrease in enrollment of African American students since 1995. A group of students met to discuss possible reasons and solutions.

Golfers Looking Forward to Planned Trump Golf Course

The Trump name will likely be on a new public golf course on the grounds near the Albemarle County vineyard with the same name.

AP: Governor McDonnell Facing FBI Investigation

AP Sources: FBI looking in to Gov. McDonnell's connections with nutritional supplements manufacturer

Local Congregations Join Forces to Make an "Impact"

More than a thousand members of local congregations joined forces inside the John Paul Jones arena to help solve a local social issue. This year worked with the Charlottesville and Albemarle County government along with other local organizations to address homelessness and job training opportunities for young adults.

Downtown Mall Ambassadors Helping Visitors, Keeping Extra Eye on Safety

The Downtown Ambassadors have been on duty since December but you'll start noticing them a little more now that they're in official blue uniform

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