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Sandy Wreaks Havoc With Campaign Schedules



Hurricane Sandy affected the campaign schedule for both President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Obama called off a campaign stop that was scheduled for Monday in Prince William County, and Romney postponed three Sunday events that were slated for Richmond, Prince William and Virginia Beach. Vice-President Joe Biden led a Democratic rally on Saturday afternoon in Lynchburg. Biden saluted his party's nominee for the U.S. Senate, but he referred to him as Tom Kaine:

   
 
The Democrats' candidate in the Senate race is Former Governor Tim Kaine. Biden also had to cancel a planned stop in Virginia Beach.

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New York Accountant Convicted Of Smuggling Marijuana Into Louisa


A man who worked as an accountant in New York is guilty of bringing marijuana into Louisa County.

Reminder: Meade Avenue Closed At Carlton Railroad Tracks


Meade Avenue is closed today at Carlton Road.

Divided City Council Approves Human Rights Commission


The city has approved a Human Rights Commission.   

Speed Limit Will Go Down On Stretch Of JPA


City Councilors have agreed to lower the speed limit on a busy stretch of Jefferson Park Avenue.

Judge Won't Rule In Dumler Case Until May 31st


Albemarle Circuit Judge Cheryl Higgins says she needs time to review the testimony in the case of embattled Scottsville District Supervisor Chris Dumler.   

Rob Bell Seeks Seventh Term In House Of Delegates


Rob Bell wants another term in the House of Delegates.

William Goodwin Will Be UVA's Next Vice-Rector


William Goodwin will be the next Vice-Rector of the University of Virginia.

Orange County Substitute Teacher Charged With Assaulting Students


A substitute teacher in Orange County is charged with assaulting several students in her class.

Democrats Nominate Two Candidates For Board Of Supervisors


Albemarle Democrats have nominated candidates for two seats on the County Board of Supervisors.  

GOP Ticket Catches Flak From Waddell And Callahan


The GOP ticket of Cuccinelli, Jackson and Obenshain is not sitting well with a one-time state lawmaker.

Police Try To Find Man Who Fled After Two-Vehicle Crash


City Police are searching for a man who abandoned his vehicle after a collision on the 250 Bypass.

Mother Of Yeardley Love Gets National Honor


The YWCA is honoring the mother of the late Yeardley Love.

UVA Celebrates Completing Another Academic Year


More than 30,000 University of Virginia students, parents and faculty members packed the Lawn Sunday for the school's Final Exercises. 

UVA Exceeds $3 Billion Fundraising Goal


UVA officials can celebrate more than the end of another academic year.  

McCormick Road Bridge Will Be Replaced


VDOT is getting ready to replace the McCormick Road Bridge.

Residents Of Cleveland Avenue Duplex Displaced By Fire


There's been another basement fire in the city. 

Gary Taylor Will Be Chamber's 2013 Small Businessperson


The Regional Chamber of Commerce has selected the winner of its next Small Businessperson Award.

Coast Guard Finds Drowning Victims In Rappahannock


The Coast Guard says the bodies of two drowning victims have been found in the Rappahannock River.

GOP Ticket Includes Cuccinelli, Jackson And Obenshain


Republicans have selected Chesapeake minister and lawyer E. W. Jackson as their nominee for Lieutenant Governor, completing a slate of candidates for the November 5th general election.

Stephen Colbert Headlines UVA Valedictory Exercises


A man who's made his reputation doing satire aimed at politicians has shown he can make fun of himself. 

Ticket Sold In Fla. Appears To Be Good For Big Jackpot


A lottery official says one winning Powerball ticket has been sold in Florida and it appears to be the lone national winner of a Powerball jackpot that's worth more than $590 million.

Many Injured After Car Hits Parade In Washington County


An elderly driver who might have lost consciousness is responsible for many injuries after his car slammed into marchers on a parade route in Washington County.   

Farmville Area Mega Millions Ticket's Worth $95 Million


Virginia Lottery officials say a Mega Millions ticket that someone bought in the Farmville area is a grand prize winner.

Virginia Unemployment Drops To Almost 5 Year Low


Virginians are getting back to work.

UVA Police Warn Of Forcible Fondling Incident


UVA Police are warning students that there has been a case of forcible fondling.  

Four Day Music Festival In Nelson To Host Neil Young, Black Crowes


A four day music festival is coming to our area. 

New Program Could Help Traffic Flow On 29N


The Supervisors might have discovered a way to improve traffic flow on 29 North. 

Cost Of Community College To Increase Next Year


It will cost you more to attend community college next year. 

"Click-It-Or-Ticket" Campaign Kicks Off Next Week


Just in time for the summer driving season. 

Monday Deadline To Register To Vote In June 11th Primary


If you're not already registered to vote, you'll need to get that done by Monday, in order to vote in the June 11th primary. 

We Learn How Much Cash Was In Raided Home On Rugby Rd.


$1.3 million dollars in cash and 19 guns.   That's what the feds say they found in a Rugby Road house that was raided in the fake ID case.  

Bellamy Resolves Legal Woes


City Council hopeful Wes Bellamy's legal troubles are over. 

Palestinians Accused Of Running A Bootleg Cigarette Ring


Sixteen Palestinians are being accused of running a bootleg cigarette ring from Virginia to New York.

UVA Demographer Explains Recent Neighborhood Trends


The University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center has found two city neighborhoods with shrinking numbers of African-American residents.  

New Poll Shows McAuliffe Leads By Small Margin


A new poll gives Democrat Terry McAuliffe a slight edge over Republican rival Ken Cuccinelli in the governor's race.

No More Work Until Monday Morning On Afton Mountain


It's a clear path for drivers using I-64 across Afton.

Lt. Governor Hopeful Shares His Views On Gun Control


A Democrat who's running for Lieutenant Governor wants to make it tougher to get a gun.

Former WINA Air Personality Has Died


A onetime local radio personality has passed away.

Our Area Bucks Recent Trend For Gas Prices


The price of gas has gone up across Virginia but we're an exception to the rule. 

Kings Dominion Looks For Summer Workers


If you're looking for a summer job, Kings Dominion is hiring.  

Bomb Damages Pickup Truck In Augusta County


State Police say a bomb exploded next to a pickup truck and caused significant damage early Thursday in Augusta County.

Virginians Weigh In On Blood Alcohol Limits


If you usually have a drink or two and think you can drive home, your chances of blowing under the limit might drop.

Pittsburgh Firm Will Advise Governor During Chef's Trial


A Pittsburgh-based law firm will provide legal counsel for Governor McDonnell when the onetime chef for Virginia's Executive Mansion goes on trial.

Small Earthquake In Louisa County


A small earthquake shook parts of Central Virginia Wednesday morning.

Blasting Won't Stop At Local Airport


Blasting will continue at the local airport. 

City Sees Progress On McIntire-250 Bypass Interchange


There's been some progress on the McIntire 250 bypass interchange.

Hurt Endorses Bell In Attorney General Race


A member of Congress is supporting Rob Bell's campaign for Attorney General.    

Richards Endorses Divers To Be His Successor


The city's retiring Commissioner of the Revenue has revealed which candidate he wants to succeed him. 

Bolling Creates New Political Action Committee


The Lieutenant Governor will leave public office next January but he's going to stay involved in politics. 

Documentary Produced By UVA Nominated For Emmy


A locally-produced documentary is in the running for an Emmy Award. 

Dumler Wants Dismissal Of Petition Created By His Foes


Scottsville District Supervisor Chris Dumler is asking a judge to toss out the petition that's been circulated by his critics.

Greene Names Next Principal Of William Monroe High


An educator who's worked in three local middle schools will run Greene County's only high school.
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Many Virginians Admit Being Distracted Drivers


Many drivers are admitting bad behavior, and they're doing it on one of the busiest roads in the state.

Virginia State Unveils Anti-Hazing Proposals


Virginia State University has announced new anti-hazing proposals.  

Armed Police Force Being Considered At PVCC


The possibility of an armed police force is under consideration at Piedmont Virginia Community College.

State Revenue Was Up Last Month


The state had a 2.2% increase in revenue in April. 

VT President Steger To Retire


Virginia Tech has announced that the school's president, Charles Steger, will retire as soon as a replacement is found.

County Democrats Elect New Chair


The Albemarle Democrats have a new leader.

Governor Signs Transportation Plan


Governor McDonnell has officially signed a plan that raises billions of dollars for Virginia's transportation system.

Suspect In University-Area Burglary Case Surrenders


City Police say a man accused of breaking into a residence near the University has turned himself in.