http://wina.com Charlottesville Local News Feed Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:21:07 EST en-us Virginia is advancing in the ACC men's basketball tournament. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:16:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5730449 The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the March 4th plane crash in the Town of Louisa. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:40:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5729984 The Albemarle Fire Marshal's Office has released the identity of a woman who died in a weekend fire in southeastern Albemarle. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:49:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5705652 The Rivanna Water &amp; Sewer Authority has issued a news release to state that the&nbsp;dredging feasibility study does not include an estimated cost at this time. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:37:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5729783 Virginia Tech police are investigating the resurfacing of threats in YouTube postings of another mass shooting. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:42:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5730268 One of the parking lots at Old Rag Mountain will be permanently closed. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:28:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5730210 The General Assembly has passed sweeping reforms to the car title lending industry. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:21:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5730816 The General Assembly has endorsed a bill that focuses on young athletes who suffer concussions. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:47:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5730670 The President of the University of Virginia says he's grateful to Governor McDonnell after McDonnell told state agencies they should&nbsp;not discriminate against gay Virginians in their employment practices.&nbsp; Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:45:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728004 The UVA Foundation won the unanimous approval it was seeking for a rezoning request that adds another 30 acres to the University of Virginia Research Park. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:51:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728082 Virginia is the first state in the nation to approve legislation that bans mandatory health insurance coverage. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 07:26:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728803 <P>The Albemarle Supervisors have been updated on the county schools funding problems.</P> Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:05:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723351 City Councilors have launched a closer look at the budget recommendations from outgoing City Manager Gary O'Connell. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:57:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728086 Charlottesville and Albemarle are among the jurisdictions receiving anti-terrorism grants. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:28:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5729211 Charlottesville Transit Service will acquire a new name, but its updated logo probably won't be a mountain lion or a panther. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:08:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728156 The federal Education Department is saluting two of the city's elementary schools. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:03:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5728151 Former Attorney General Bill Mims has been named to a 12-year term on the Virginia Supreme Court.&nbsp; Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:15:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723965 The College of William &amp; Mary is considering increasing its freshman class this fall to boost revenue. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723529 Gov. McDonnell has added his signature to legislation intended to further his goal of making Virginia the East Coast's energy center.&nbsp; Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:18:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723989 A woman from Stuarts Draft was killed when she was hit by a tree that she and her husband were cutting down.&nbsp; Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:46:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723871 The body of a man from Augusta County has been found along the banks of the James River in Bedford County.&nbsp; Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:44:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723854 Virginia is among 35 states settling a false advertising suit against Lifelock.&nbsp; Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:40:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5723838 Members of City Council have learned more about alternative energy sources and ways to promote energy conservation. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:29:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5718991 Forbes magazine says eight localities in Virginia are among the wealthiest jurisdictions in the U.S. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:27:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5714486 Local residents have learned more about the feasibility of dredging the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:22:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5718251 The Charlottesville Planning Commission is recommending the creation of a new boutique hotel in the Venable neighborhood. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:35:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5718680 A jury in Louisa County has convicted a man of three sex offenses during two assaults in 2008. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 11:54:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5714622 The Charlottesville Planning Commission has recognized individuals and neighborhoods for their efforts during the past year. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:51:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5718724 Virginia State Police have officially released the name of the pilot killed in a Louisa County plane crash.&nbsp; Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:14:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5716668 State Police caught thousands of speeders and hundreds of other violators&nbsp;during the&nbsp;first&nbsp;Operation Air, Land &amp; Speed&nbsp;campaign of&nbsp;2010.&nbsp; Tue, 9 Mar 2010 04:01:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5711065 UVA plans to expand its pioneering food composting program to two more dining halls.&nbsp; Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:50:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5716571 The colder than normal winter has delayed the annual production of maple syrup in Highland County.&nbsp; Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:53:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5716585 Dozens of sheriffs are in Richmond asking for support of new fees to help fund public safety.&nbsp; Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:44:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5716545 A State Senate committee has passed bills allowing the death penalty for those who kill fire marshals and auxiliary police officers. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 04:27:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5713103 A federal jobs fair at the University of Mary Washington caused major traffic snarls as jobseekers tried to reach the event. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 04:12:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5711381 Republicans have lost an attempt to revive pro-gun bills that failed last week in a special subcommittee. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 04:21:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5712833 The Albemarle Supervisors have launched a closer look at County Executive Bob Tucker's budget recommendations. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 14:16:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5707874 An Albemarle political activist has created a new service for those he calls the "terminally undertaxed." Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:53:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5708683 A local lawmaker hopes the House of Delegates will endorse his legislation that would benefit investigative efforts that target sexual predators. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:42:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5720515 An employee of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is facing a DUI charge in Albemarle County. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 05:11:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5710782 Critics of the Meadowcreek Parkway and a 2007 deal that will allow the YMCA&nbsp;to get a lease in McIntire Park are planning events designed&nbsp;to halt these&nbsp;projects.&nbsp;... Mon, 8 Mar 2010 05:13:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5705794 City Police have charged an Albemarle man with malicious wounding following a stabbing at a downtown nightspot. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 04:55:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5705663 State Police say a man was killed Sunday after the car in which he was riding veered off a highway in Louisa County. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 05:03:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5705697 A member of Governor McDonnell's cabinet will address this year's graduating class at Piedmont Virginia Community College. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 03:20:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5711039 A suspect in a Culpeper abduction and malicious wounding&nbsp;case has surrendered to authorities. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 03:39:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5711054 City Democrats spent part of their weekend dining on pasta and gearing up for a congressional race. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 05:22:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5705852 There was a brief evacuation of Fashion Square Friday so the Albemarle Police and a mall security team could respond to a large scale disorder involving approximately 100 juveniles. Sat, 6 Mar 2010 06:57:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5697736 Albemarle Police have arrested a man following a Friday night accident in the Esmont area. Sat, 6 Mar 2010 09:51:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5697904 A house in the northern part of Belmont was damaged by fire this weekend. Sun, 7 Mar 2010 16:09:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5701127 Smoke was coming from a plane before it crashed in Louisa County Thursday.&nbsp; Fri, 5 Mar 2010 17:26:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5696037 The University of Virginia plans to honor retiring President John Casteen and his wife by naming its arts area in their honor.&nbsp; Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:12:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5695339 Virginia will not get any of the first round of stimulus money available to improve public schools.&nbsp; But state education officials say they plan to reapply during the second round.&nbsp; Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:10:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5695330 You might be getting a phone call this month on behalf of the City Gas Division.&nbsp; Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:07:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5695325 Auto dealers can now print the tags from their printers.&nbsp; Fri, 5 Mar 2010 14:20:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5695377 The Albemarle Police Department has disciplined four of its officers. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:22:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5695089 The Charlottesville School Board has endorsed setting the speed limit at 15 miles per hour in the crossing zones of four elementary schools. . Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:29:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5690516 Charlottesville expects to lower the tuition for students whose families live beyond the city limits. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:09:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5690439 Charlottesville is considering an improved set of retirement benefits for its school employees. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 04:16:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5692876 The leader of the Charlottesville Schools is a candidate for State Superintendent of the Year. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 03:55:00 EST http://wina.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=5692778