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Huguely Trial Set To Begin
The court spent Friday afternoon tying up the last-minute details that need to be taken care of before the trial begins Monday morning.  

FEMA Grants $3.2 Million For Louisa Elementary School
FEMA has granted Louisa County $3.2 million to replace Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. 

Longtime City Police Officer Has Died
Bobby Jones joined the force in 1964 and retired in 2001 as a lieutenant.

UVA-Wise Chancellor Dies
68-year-old David J. Prior died Thursday after serving for over six years as the chancellor at the University of Virginia College at Wise. 

Protest Continues Against Bank Of America
Members of Virginia Organizing delivered a letter to the bank's branch on the Downtown Mall.

Senate Approves Ultrasound Bill
A bill requiring women seeking abortions to first undergo an ultrasound has the approval of the State Senate.  

Henrico Family Sues Honda
A family in Henrico County is suing Honda for $75 million over alleged faulty air bags.  

New Warren County Power Plant Approved
The State Corporation Commission has approved a request from Dominion Virginia Power to build a new plant in Warren County.  

City School Board Will Consider More Budget Cuts
Charlottesville School Superintendent Rosa Atkins has proposed additional budget cuts that would affect Buford and Walker Schools. 

Crozet Area Parents Try To Preserve School Staffing
Some parents want to preserve the staffing levels at Crozet Elementary School.  

FEMA Approves Earthquake Help For Albemarle Residents
Governor Bob McDonnell announced that people in Albemarle are now eligible for federal disaster aid to help them recover from the earthquake.

Disaster Recovery Centers To Close
FEMA and Virginia's Department of Emergency Management will close the Disaster Recovery Centers in Louisa and Spotsylvania at 6 p.m. on February 11th.

Governor Touts Wine Industry Benefits
Governor McDonnell says a new study shows the wine industry contributes almost three-quarters of a billion dollars to Virginia’s economy.  

City Police Make Arrest In Recent Armed Robbery
Police have charged 19-year-old Ryan Edward Davis Dean with robbery and other offenses.

Woman, Child Hit By Car At City Intersection
There were no serious injuries. It happened at the intersection of 10th St. NE and East Market St. 

Spring Wildfire Season Set To Start
The middle of this month marks the start of the spring wildfire season.

Culpeper Police Search For Assault Suspects
Culpeper Police need your help finding two men who allegedly assaulted an 86-year-old man during a home invasion last fall. 

Pfizer Recalls Nearly 1 Million Birth Control Pills
Pfizer Inc. has uncovered a packaging error that could leave women with an inadequate dose of the hormone-based drugs and raise the risk that they will get pregnant accidentally. 

Overall Albemarle Property Value Down 3%
The county says it's the result of a continued softening of the local real estate market as well as nationwide. 

City Manager Favors Studying Diversity Commission
City Manager Maurice Jones wants the City Council to have an advisory task force on the need for a diversity commission. 

UVA Students Rally For Living Wage
University of Virginia students kicked off Black History Month with a rally that supports a Living Wage campaign.

Boyd Wants More Details Of Capital Projects
Albemarle Supervisor Ken Boyd wants more information about items in the county's capital improvements program. 

More Red Light Cameras?

The Supervisors have told County Executive Tom Foley and Police Chief Steve Sellers to look at the possibility of setting up photo-red at the intersection of 250 East and 20 North.

Local Unemployment Rate Goes Up
The Virginia Employment Commission says the unemployment rate for the Charlottesville region was 5%.

Committee Approves Bill Backed By Home Schoolers
A House of Delegates committee has approved legislation that lets non-public school students participate in public school sports programs.  

House Approves Tougher Voter Identification Procedures
Most of our region's members of the House of Delegates have voted for tougher voter identification procedures. 

Lawmakers Approve Insurance For Autistic Kids
The General Assembly has given final approval to insurance coverage for autistic children. 

Lawyer To Appeal Panhandling Decision
The lawyer fighting the city panhandling ordinance has decided to appeal.  

School Board Hopes To Shrink Funding Gap
Members of the Albemarle School Board are hoping Superintendent Pam Moran can shrink a current funding gap.   

State Supreme Court Won't Block Redistricting Challenge
The Virginia Supreme Court will allow a challenge to the General Assembly’s congressional redistricting plan to advance.  

Louisa County High School, Middle School Return To Normal Schedules
The two student bodies had been attending the middle school on a split schedule following the August 23rd earthquake.

Black Caucus Holds Protest Rally
Democrats joined the state's Legislative Black Caucus in Richmond Tuesday morning for a "Protect Our Vote" rally.  

Two Charged In Culpeper For Prescription Fraud
A man and woman have been charged with prescription fraud in Culpeper. 

City Property Value Down
Assessment figures just released show the total worth of taxable property, including new construction, declined by 1.22%. 

Kimberly Dozier Named 2012 UVA Distinguished Alumna
A foreign correspondent is being given a high honor by the UVA Women's Center.  

Man Charged With Abducting UVA Student
UVA Police say 20-year-old Jamil Braicy Ullah Alam of Sterling is charged with abduction. 

Gas Prices On The Rise
Gas prices are still going up with no end in sight. 

Rooster Attacks Albemarle Deputy Sheriff
An Albemarle sheriff's deputy was attacked this week by a large rooster. 

State Considers Changing "Kings Dominion" Law
Students may be headed back to school before the Labor Day weekend.  

Albemarle Planners Pick New Leaders
The Albemarle Planning Commission has chosen its leaders for 2012.

Fatal Accident on I-81
An accident along I-81 left one person dead Monday evening.

State Considers Legislation To Ban "Fox Penning"
State lawmakers are considering two bills which would ban the practice of "fox penning." 

Man Charged With Robbing And Beating Moneta Store Owner
A Bedford County judge has certified charges against Jason Shell who allegedly robbed and brutally beat the owner of a country store in Moneta.  

Engineers Consider Dredging Outer Banks Waterway
The Army Corps of Engineers wants to dredge the waterway between Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks.

HPV Vaccination Law Considered For Repeal
Pre-teen girls may no longer be required to get the HPV vaccination.

Police Need Help Identifying Larceny Suspects
They believe the men might be responsible for larcenies from cars and entering occupied dwellings in the Georgetown Road area.  

Strong Aftershock Monday Night In Louisa County
The U.S. Geological Survey says there was a strong aftershock Monday night in Louisa County.  

Chamber Starts "Minority Business Council"
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has started a Minority Business Council. 

Charlottesville Shows Growth Since Latest Census
Figures from the Weldon Cooper Center show both Charlottesville and Albemarle gained more residents since the 2010 census.

St. Maarten Cafe Closes
A nightspot in the UVA Corner business district has ended its run. 

Update: Fire Damages House On Buck Island Road
Albemarle officials believe discarded cigarette butts sparked a Monday afternoon house fire.   

Major Political Annnouncement On The Schilling Show
The chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors, Corey Stewart, revealed on The Schilling Show that he's running for lieutenant governor.

Belmont Residents Want Their Own Bridge Design
Some Charlottesville residents have launched a contest to generate fresh designs for a new Belmont Bridge.   

Consumer Reports Has Unflattering Figures For UVA
A popular magazine paints an unflattering portrait of the University of Virginia's pediatric intensive care unit.  

Area Lawmakers Play Major Role In Gun Debate
Two of our region's new lawmakers have prominent roles in a General Assembly debate over gun control.   

Service Authority Board Picks Its Leaders
The board that oversees the Albemarle County Service Authority has chosen its leaders for 2012.