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New genome research tool developed at UVA

Title: New genome research tool developed at UVA
Runtime: 1:22
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a new machine learning tool to address a widespread error in a popular method of genome study.

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Charlottesville Food Co-op not moving forward with Cherry Ave. grocery store

Title: Charlottesville Food Co-op not moving forward with Cherry Ave. grocery store
Runtime: 0:24
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: Charlottesville’s Food Co-op says it will not move forward with a proposed grocery store at 501 Cherry Avenue.

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We the People: Charlottesville's Court Square

Title: We the People: Charlottesville's Court Square
Runtime: 4:50
Date posted: 6 days ago
Description: We the People: Charlottesville's Court Square

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UVA political expert disputes Trump election security claims

Title: UVA political expert disputes Trump election security claims
Runtime: 2:10
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: President Donald Trump used a prime-time address Thursday night to argue the country's election system needs major changes.

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Virginia Sunflower Fest at Chiswell Farm draws visitors from across the region

Title: Virginia Sunflower Fest at Chiswell Farm draws visitors from across the region
Runtime: 1:47
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: Sunflower picking, mountain views and 15 varieties of sunflower on offer at Chiswell Farm's second annual event.

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Deer overpopulation: How to keep them out of your yard

Title: Deer overpopulation: How to keep them out of your yard
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 7 days ago
Description: A lack of predators leads to deer overpopulation, causing car crashes, tick-borne disease, and ruined gardens.

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UVA Health Children’s treats patient’s cancer with never-before-used treatment

Title: UVA Health Children’s treats patient’s cancer with never-before-used treatment
Runtime: 2:03
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: The groundbreaking pediatric cancer therapy helped a young patient with Burkitt lymphoma become cancer free.

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Charlottesville connects encampment occupants to services as riverfront clearing approaches

Title: Charlottesville connects encampment occupants to services as riverfront clearing approaches
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: The City of Charlottesville is preparing to transition people living in encampments along the Rivanna riverfront

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Community Conversation: Karen Waters with Albemarle County Public Schools (07-17-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Karen Waters with Albemarle County Public Schools (07-17-26)
Runtime: 3:38
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Community partnerships director Karen Waters

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Community Conversation: Harper Shegda and Ezra Gale with Live Arts (07-17-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Harper Shegda and Ezra Gale with Live Arts (07-17-26)
Runtime: 3:23
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Actors Harper Shegda and Ezra Gale

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Poor air quality affects those with, and without, respiratory diseases

Title: Poor air quality affects those with, and without, respiratory diseases
Runtime: 1:26
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Canadian wildfire smoke has pushed Charlottesville, Albemarle County and surrounding areas into the “purple zone.”

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McGuire introduces bill to implement addiction treatment for incarcerated pregnant women

Title: McGuire introduces bill to implement addiction treatment for incarcerated pregnant women
Runtime: 0:28
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: The Maternal Access to Treatment Act of 2026 was introduced by 5th District Rep. John McGuire.

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Community Conversation: Jen Jones with Children of Eden (07-17-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Jen Jones with Children of Eden (07-17-26)
Runtime: 3:15
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Assistant director Jen Jones

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Community Conversation: Peter Krebs with the Piedmont Environmental Council (07-17-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Peter Krebs with the Piedmont Environmental Council (07-17-26)
Runtime: 3:10
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: Community advocacy manager Peter Krebs

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Jefferson School Foundation holding free CPR training

Title: Jefferson School Foundation holding free CPR training
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: The Jefferson School Foundation will hold a free CPR training course Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Charlottesville summer program encourages kids to think big and build confidence

Title: Charlottesville summer program encourages kids to think big and build confidence
Runtime: 0:52
Date posted: 9 days ago
Description: This year’s theme, “Free Your Mind,” focused on providing a fun, educational and positive summer experience for area children.

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Drought tips: How to protect your lawn during dry conditions

Title: Drought tips: How to protect your lawn during dry conditions
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Charlottesville Lawn Care says timing and weed control are key during dry stretch.

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Some UVA parking passes increase in price

Title: Some UVA parking passes increase in price
Runtime: 0:31
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Some parking pass holders for parking at the University of Virginia may have noticed an increase in rate.

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Community Conversation: Sarah Cooperman with Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary (07-16-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Sarah Cooperman with Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary (07-16-26)
Runtime: 2:52
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Executive Director Sarah Cooperman

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Gun violence summit brings hospitals, police, nonprofits together in Charlottesville

Title: Gun violence summit brings hospitals, police, nonprofits together in Charlottesville
Runtime: 1:58
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Doctors, police officers, nonprofit leaders, and community members gathered at PVCC for the third annual Gun Violence Summit.

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Field School has groundbreaking ceremony for new location

Title: Field School has groundbreaking ceremony for new location
Runtime: 1:43
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: The school has operated for more than a decade out of a shared, rented, 102-year-old building in Crozet.

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Army Criminal Investigation Division continues search for missing Fort Bragg soldier

Title: Army Criminal Investigation Division continues search for missing Fort Bragg soldier
Runtime: 0:36
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division says the search is continuing for missing Fort Bragg soldier Specialist Sayveon Anderson.

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Emmet Street South to close Friday and Saturday for tower crane removal

Title: Emmet Street South to close Friday and Saturday for tower crane removal
Runtime: 0:17
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Drivers should expect delays between Stadium Road and Jefferson Park Avenue.

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Virginia senators criticize Trump on Iran conflict, cost of living ahead of prime time address

Title: Virginia senators criticize Trump on Iran conflict, cost of living ahead of prime time address
Runtime: 1:37
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Ahead of the speech, Virginia’s U.S. senators used separate briefings to raise concerns about decisions being made in Washington.

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Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes steep fee increases for naturalization applications

Title: Citizenship and Immigration Services proposes steep fee increases for naturalization applications
Runtime: 2:23
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: The cost of applying for U.S. citizenship could increase by hundreds of dollars under a new federal proposal.

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Community Conversation: Joe Albanese with the Counseling Allance of Virginia (07-16-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Joe Albanese with the Counseling Allance of Virginia (07-16-26)
Runtime: 3:13
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: COO Joe Albanese

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Community Conversation: Ryan Willis with City of Charlottesville (07-16-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Ryan Willis with City of Charlottesville (07-16-26)
Runtime: 3:06
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Utilities Outreach Program Manager Ryan Willis

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Mr. Food: Awesome blueberry pie (7-15-26)

Title: Mr. Food: Awesome blueberry pie (7-15-26)
Runtime: 1:41
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: Mr. Food makes awesome blueberry pie.

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Control Alt Recycle wins Piedmont Pitch competition, takes home $7,500

Title: Control Alt Recycle wins Piedmont Pitch competition, takes home $7,500
Runtime: 1:16
Date posted: 10 days ago
Description: The technology recycling company ties for first place in Central Virginia Small Business Development Center competition.

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Community Conversation: Michael Berry with the Bradbury Cafe (7-15-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Michael Berry with the Bradbury Cafe (7-15-26)
Runtime: 3:08
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Chef Michael Berry

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Charlottesville Area Community Foundation awards $230,000 in grants to local organizations

Title: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation awards $230,000 in grants to local organizations
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: In a new round of grants, the Charlottesville Area Community Foundation has awarded $230,000 to 11 nonprofit organizations across Central Virginia.

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Rotary Club places Imagination Library shipments on hold, cites funding shortfalls

Title: Rotary Club places Imagination Library shipments on hold, cites funding shortfalls
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: The Rotary Club of Charlottesville and has placed all book shipments through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library on hold, citing funding shortfalls.

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Charlottesville police investigate early morning shots fired call

Title: Charlottesville police investigate early morning shots fired call
Runtime: 0:24
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Charlottesville police are investigating a shots fired call from early Wednesday morning.

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Piedmont Master Gardeners offer tips for plants through drought and heat

Title: Piedmont Master Gardeners offer tips for plants through drought and heat
Runtime: 1:43
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Hot temperatures and dry conditions are making it harder for gardeners to keep their plants alive this summer.

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Community Conversation: Julia Reaves Green with the Jefferson School (7-15-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Julia Reaves Green with the Jefferson School (7-15-26)
Runtime: 4:33
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Julia Reaves Green with the Jefferson School

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Community members on both sides address Greene County Board of Supervisors over June ICE arrests

Title: Community members on both sides address Greene County Board of Supervisors over June ICE arrests
Runtime: 1:52
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Protesters on opposing sides gathered following the late June ICE operation that resulted in nearly 50 arrests.

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Students push for better recycling in Charlottesville and Albemarle schools

Title: Students push for better recycling in Charlottesville and Albemarle schools
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Students and community members are calling on area school districts to improve recycling and composting practices.

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Bookmobile modifies hours in response to heat

Title: Bookmobile modifies hours in response to heat
Runtime: 0:42
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: JMRL said it will continue to monitor conditions and provide live updates on its website.

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Community Conversation: Dr. John Clore with UVA Health Riverside (7-15-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Dr. John Clore with UVA Health Riverside (7-15-26)
Runtime: 3:50
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Medical director of pediatrics Dr. John Clore

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Community Conversation: Nicole Caswell with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce (7-1...

Title: Community Conversation: Nicole Caswell with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce (7-1...
Runtime: 3:14
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Nicole Caswell with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

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Central Virginia drought worsening for cattle farmers, extension agent warns

Title: Central Virginia drought worsening for cattle farmers, extension agent warns
Runtime: 1:54
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Central Virginia is entering its third month of extreme drought, and cattle farmers say recent storms have done little to ease conditions.

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UVA researchers look into connection between gut health and breast cancer

Title: UVA researchers look into connection between gut health and breast cancer
Runtime: 1:43
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: They found that an unhealthy gut can disrupt bile acids, which then build up and may alter tissue in the breast and elsewhere in the body.

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Blue Ridge homebuilders volunteer at Southwood to help expand affordable housing

Title: Blue Ridge homebuilders volunteer at Southwood to help expand affordable housing
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: Southwood is being redeveloped into a 1,000-unit mixed-income neighborhood.

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Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless to hold ‘Summer Point in Time Count’

Title: Blue Ridge Area Coalition for the Homeless to hold ‘Summer Point in Time Count’
Runtime: 1:34
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: n effort to determine roughly how many people are experiencing homelessness in Charlottesville will kick off next week.

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“Sayveon, Come Home”: Loved ones gather for prayer vigil as search continues for missing soldier

Title: “Sayveon, Come Home”: Loved ones gather for prayer vigil as search continues for missing soldier
Runtime: 2:10
Date posted: 11 days ago
Description: “Father, we ask that you put your divine hands on Sayveon Anderson,” one prayer echoed through the gathering in honor of missing Army Specialist Sayveon Anderso

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Repairs underway at Charlottesville’s Market Street Garage following vehicle fire damage

Title: Repairs underway at Charlottesville’s Market Street Garage following vehicle fire damage
Runtime: 0:24
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Repair work has begun at the Market Street Garage, temporarily reducing the number of available parking spots.

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Tips for keeping energy bill lower as temperatures rise during heatwave

Title: Tips for keeping energy bill lower as temperatures rise during heatwave
Runtime: 1:31
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Energy bills can rise up to triple their typical amount during high temperatures, and Dominion Energy says a few changes can make a difference.

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Drought watch declared for Charlottesville and Albemarle County

Title: Drought watch declared for Charlottesville and Albemarle County
Runtime: 0:33
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Drought watch declared for Charlottesville and Albemarle County

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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reviewing what hunters and anglers pay for licen...

Title: The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reviewing what hunters and anglers pay for licen...
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is reviewing what hunters and anglers pay for licenses

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Community Conversation: Kate Shepko with Sentara Health (07-14-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Kate Shepko with Sentara Health (07-14-26)
Runtime: 3:27
Date posted: 12 days ago
Description: Kate Shepko with Sentara Health

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