29News – WVIR Charlottesville, VA
Playground communication boards remember Louisa County educator’s legacy of kindness
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- Playground communication boards remember Louisa County educator’s legacy of kindness
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Communication boards across Louisa County Public School playgrounds work to honor an educator who spent her life supporting students.
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- UVA researcher developing app to support students after mental health crisis
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- University of Virginia researcher is working to change how schools support students after a mental health crisis.
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- Community Conversation: Rachel Abdel-Rahman with Sentara Martha Jefferson (06-09-26)
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Clinical Dietitian Rachel Abdel-Rahman
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- VA Department of Health encourages using algal bloom dashboard before heading to the water
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The dashboard allows people to track reports of possible algal blooms across the Commonwealth.
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- Hollymead Elementary to hold community meeting on former faculty member’s alleged abuse
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- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- An event at Hollymead Elementary aims to address growing demands by parents for more answers around one former faculty member’s alleged sexual abuse of students
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- Albemarle County proposes rules for land along waterways to protect water quality
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- 1:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Albemarle County is setting clear rules for what can and can’t happen in buffer zones along rivers, streams and ponds.
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- UVA program helps families cut back on sugary drinks
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- UVA researchers are testing a new digital program designed to help parents and young children cut back on sugary drinks.
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- Community Conversation: Captain Gilbert Monroe with Albemarle County (06-09-26)
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Assistant Fire Marshal Captain Gilbert Monroe
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- Community Conversation: Elayna Cramer with The Center (06-09-26)
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- 2:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Program Manager Elayna Cramer
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- Free and fresh produce work to support community health through Sentara’s No-Cost Farm Stand
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s No-Cost Farm Stand is returning to Fluvanna this week
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- 29News Morning Rush: Tuesday, June 9
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- 6:06
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Persistent drought has Central VA cattle farmers ‘down in a hurry’ as temperatures heat up
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Persistent drought has Central VA cattle farmers ‘down in a hurry’ as temperatures heat up
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- Community Conversation: Andy Pillifant with the Paramount Theater (06-08-26)
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Director of Communications Andy Pillifant
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- Community Conversation: Peter Agelasto with Rockfish Valley Foundation (06-08-26)
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- 3:29
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- President Peter Agelasto
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- Community Conversation: Libby Jones with CASPCA (06-08-26)
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Executive Director Libby Jones
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- Virginia Democrats weighing idea of ‘skinny budget’ as negotiations stall again
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- 3:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Virginia Democrats weighing idea of ‘skinny budget’ as negotiations stall again
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- Nelson County purchases nearly 700 acres of land off Route 29 near Lovingston
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to ratify the purchase at its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
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- Albemarle County proposes rules for land along waterways to protect water quality
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Albemarle County proposes rules for land along waterways to protect water quality
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- Orange County Juneteenth celebration to highlight hidden figures and living legacies
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Organizers in Orange County are preparing for a Juneteenth celebration focused on the people whose stories helped shape the community.
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- Rivanna Solid Waste Authority launches free lithium battery disposal
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is offering free lithium battery disposal.
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- 29News Morning Rush: Monday, June 8
- Runtime
- 5:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
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- Fluvanna Community Food Pantry offers food support and community
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Volunteers are working to offer food assistance to families dealing with rising grocery costs.
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- School zone speed cameras not in use during summer break
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Charlottesville police say tickets are only issued during school hours.
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- Piedmont Master Gardeners teach composting basics at free workshop
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Workshop aims to help gardeners overcome common composting challenges.
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- Fifth annual Descendants Day honors enslaved ancestors at James Monroe’s Highland
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The event celebrates resiliency of those enslaved at Highland and nearby plantations.
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- Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry responds to Annual Homelessness Assessment Report
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently released the 2025 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report to Congress.
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- Charlottesville vigil raises awareness on federal healthcare spending cuts
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- 1:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Organizers say cuts from One Big Beautiful Bill Act will affect hundreds of thousands in Virginia
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- Louisa County Sheriff’s Office hosts special needs and autism awareness festival
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The event promotes Project First Responder program and provides resources for families.
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- Virginia State Police investigating fatal bicycle crash involving juvenile in Elkton
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal crash involving a bicycle that happened around 2:25 p.m. Friday.
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- Augusta County Parks and Recreation hosts ‘Drafts Days’ event
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Stuarts Draft Park and Pool transformed into an adventure zone for all ages as Augusta County Parks and Recreation hosted this year’s Draft Days event.
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- UVA Health emphasizes importance of men’s doctor visits
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Urology clinic reminds men that fertility challenges and testosterone decline are treatable.
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- Bama Works awards roughly $900,000 to community nonprofits
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Bama Works has announced its grant award winners for the 2026 spring cycle, pledging roughly $900,000 to nonprofits across Central Virginia.
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- Louisa County sheriff says he will not enforce Virginia assault weapons ban
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- 0:34
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Louisa County Sheriff Donald Lowe says he will not enforce Virginia’s new assault weapons ban when it takes effect July 1.
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- Albemarle County police boost salaries and bonuses to fill vacancies
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Department offers new officers more than $60,000 salaries, experienced hires more than $100,000.
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- Route 29 reopens after tractor-trailer overturns in Albemarle County
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- An overturned tractor-trailer shut down northbound lanes on Route 29 in Albemarle County for several hours.
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- ‘It’s just really exciting’: Virginia High School League holding student film festival on June 6
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Out of nearly 100 submissions, 45 films have been selected, which are written, filmed and edited by the students themselves.
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- Series of utilities projects begin in Charlottesville due to aging infrastructure
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Construction will be done in the triangle between Beta Bridge, University Avenue and Chancellor Street.
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- Community Conversation: Lisa Medders with Live Arts (6-5-26)
- Runtime
- 3:11
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Actor Lisa Medders
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- Community Conversation: Ben Wilkes with United Way of Greater Charlottesville (6-5-26)
- Runtime
- 4:44
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Development director Ben Wilkes
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- Community Conversation: Virginia Juarez with the Wayne Theatre (6-5-26)
- Runtime
- 4:01
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Wayne Theatre parent Virginia Juarez
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- ‘Absolutely surreal’: Charlottesville nurse & UVA alum describes journey to Jeopardy! appearance
- Runtime
- 2:18
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- UVA nurse Seth McElroy is making his debut on Jeopardy!, the culmination of years of hard work, resilience, and knowledge of a lot of very random facts.
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- UVA receives $43 million gift for early childhood learning center
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- The center will provide education and developmental services for children up to age 5 while giving UVA students hands-on training in the classroom.
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- Walk Party and Parade Fitness Festival set for Saturday at Charlottesville High School
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- A new community event focused on fitness, music, and youth programs is coming to Charlottesville this weekend.
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- Central Va. law enforcement agencies join Special Olympics Virginia Torch Run to support athletes
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- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- Law enforcement agencies from across Central Virginia joined Special Olympics Virginia athletes for the annual Torch Run.
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- James Monroe’s Highland to host fifth annual Descendants Day this weekend
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
- Description
- James Monroe’s Highland will host its fifth annual Descendants Day
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- LIVE: Daily Weather Update: Thursday, June 4
- Runtime
- 4:02
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- LIVE: Money Minute: Thursday, June 4
- Runtime
- 5:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- LIVE: Daily News + Quick Weather Update: Thursday, June 4
- Runtime
- 5:45
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- LIVE: Your Day in News: Thursday, June 4
- Runtime
- 4:28
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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- LIVE: 29News Morning Rush: Friday, June 5
- Runtime
- 7:17
- Date posted
- 2 months ago
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