29News – WVIR Charlottesville, VA
New citizens take oath at Monticello as country marks 250 years of independence
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- New citizens take oath at Monticello as country marks 250 years of independence
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- 2:53
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- Seventy-four people were sworn in as U.S. citizens at Monticello’s 64th annual Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony.
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- Charlottesville Volunteer Fire Company rings replica Liberty Bell in July Fourth celebration
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 21 hours ago
- Description
- The bell was rang 13 times as part of the Independence Day tradition that has been observed for more than 20 years.
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- Crozet Fourth of July parade cancelled due to heat, storm chances
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- High temperatures this weekend have led the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department to cancel its annual Fourth of July parade.
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- UVA Health warns fireworks can cause serious injuries ahead of Fourth of July
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Nearly 13,000 firework-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms across the United States last year, with about 15 reported fatalities.
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- Heat waves a particularly important time to check on older people, those with disabilities
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- JABA said heat-related illnesses can develop gradually, and symptoms such as confusion may not be recognized right away.
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- Museum on wheels takes American history on the road
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The exhibit allows guests to explore Virginia’s history through hands-on features.
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- Charlottesville City Market shortens Saturday hours due to extreme heat
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to avoid peak temperatures.
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- Charlottesville welcomes mayor of its fifth sister city, Huehuetenango, Guatemala
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Mayor Juandiego Wade led the Huehuetenango delegation on a tour that included stops at the Downtown Mall and City Hall.
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- Allen & Allen offers free Lyft rides across Virginia for Fourth of July weekend
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The law firm has distributed 57 free Lyft ride codes across Virginia for the Fourth of July holiday weekend through its Sober Ride Home program.
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- Dehydration and overheating are greater risks on certain medications, CDC warns
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Stimulants, antidepressants and certain medication combinations can make extreme heat more dangerous, according to the CDC.
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- Animal shelters offer tips to keep dogs calm during fireworks
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- At the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, they say see a bigger influx of strays in July, and having pets micro-chipped can help shelters get them home safely.
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- Charlottesville marks 50 years of the Downtown Mall
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- While the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, the Charlottesville community is marking 50 years since the mall's last brick was laid.
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- Charlottesville police, community team up for inaugural Fourth of July bash
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- 1:04
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- The event features fireworks, food trucks, music, and a Tonsler League All-Star game.
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- Community Conversation: Sarah Cooperman with the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary (7-2-26)
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Executive director Sarah Cooperman
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- Dangerous heat prompts reminder to never leave children in parked cars
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Experts say it does not take long for the inside of a parked car to reach dangerous temperatures.
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- Virginia nears emergency drought conditions
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The DEQ says 12 of Virginia’s 13 drought regions are now under a drought warning, the stage just below a full emergency declaration.
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- American Airlines resumes twice daily service from CHO to Chicago
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- O’Hare will provide CHO passengers with access to 187 destinations across the U.S. and around the world.
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- CDC warns fans can raise body temperature above 90 degrees
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The health agency says cooling centers are an option when indoor temps climb.
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- Literacy group helps people prepare for citizenship tests ahead of July Fourth
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Two students from Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville and Albemarle will take part in this year’s Fourth of July naturalization ceremony at Monticello.
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- Orangedale shooting suspect waives preliminary hearing
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- The man accused of opening fire at a Fourth of July block party last year appeared in Charlottesville Court Thursday.
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- Urban heat islands pose risk this Fourth of July weekend
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- 1:18
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Parts of Charlottesville can run nearly seven degrees hotter than surrounding areas, posing an elevated risk heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
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- Community Conversation: Brea Neilson with UVA Health (7-2-26)
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Violence intervention coordinator Brea Neilson
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- Virginia drivers encountering triple digit temps this holiday weekend - here’s what to know
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- With temperatures stretching into the triple digits this holiday weekend, there are a few things to keep in mind before you hit the road to protect your car.
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- Lawsuits against assault weapon ban leave sellers in limbo
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- In four counties, separate suits threaten the longevity of what was once considered a groundbreaking Virginia gun reform law.
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- Charlottesville to celebrate 50th anniversary of Downtown Mall with day of festivities
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Even in triple-degree temperatures, the festivities are still on for the Downtown Mall’s 50th anniversary celebration.
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- Monticello to welcome more than 70 new citizens this July 4
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Dr. Jane Kamensky urges people to read and think about the Declaration of Independence and what it means today.
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- Mr. Food: Apple Pie Bars (7-2-26)
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- 1:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food makes apple pie bars
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- Community Conversation: Joe Phillips with the Charlottesville Fire Department (7-2-26)
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- 2:55
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Fire marshal Joe Phillips
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- 29 First Alert Forecast
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- 3:04
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- News at Noon
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- Charlottesville man to serve four decades in prison for 2024 shooting
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- 0:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- He permanently injured a woman who was 18 at the time of the shooting. She was found in her car with gunshot wounds.
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- Virginia unemployment benefits increasing July 5 under new law
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- New unemployment insurance legislation takes effect July 5, bringing higher weekly benefits to eligible Virginians who file new claims.
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- Community Conversation: James 'Littlez' Dowell with Prolyfyck Run Creww (7-1-26)
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Co-founder James 'Littlez' Dowell
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- Federal judge blocks new Va. law barring law enforcement from wearing masks on duty
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- A federal judge has blocked a new Virginia law that would prohibit law enforcement agents from wearing masks while on duty.
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- Community Conversation: Lauren Thomas with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce (7-1-...
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Events and fundraising manager Lauren Thomas
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- UVA wins federal sustainability award for energy savings project
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The university was recognized with 25 organizations nationwide for cutting annual energy costs by $1.1 million.
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- Community Conversation: Greer Achenbach with Friends of Cville Downtown (7-1-26)
- Runtime
- 2:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Executive director Greer Achenbach
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- Community Conversation: Becky Compton with UVA Physicians Group (7-1-26)
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- 2:48
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Chief operating officer Becky Compton
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- Charlottesville opens cooling centers during extreme heat
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Four cooling centers have opened around Charlottesville.
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- SNAP enrollment drops 14% as Virginia prepares for increased funding burden
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- HR-1, which passed cuts to SNAP, has coincided with increased demand at the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank.
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- Albemarle temporarily waives entry fees at three swimming areas amid heat wave
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- 0:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- The county is advising anyone who does plan to spend time outdoors to stay in the shade, use sunscreen, take breaks, and drink plenty of water.
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- Mr. Food: Mixed Berry Bars (7-1-26)
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- 1:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food makes mixed berry bars.
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- Gordonsville Independence Day Parade postponed due to extreme heat
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Organizers postponed the 2026 Gordonsville Independence Day Parade, which was scheduled for Saturday, due to forecast extreme heat conditions.
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- Heat-related ER visits spike across Virginia
- Runtime
- 1:23
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Rising summer temperatures are sending more people to emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the commonwealth.
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- Hand-painted dog sculptures to be auctioned in support of Service Dogs of Virginia
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- UVA Medical Center on Wednesday unveiled a hand-painted dog statue called Manzanilla created by local artist Chicho Lorenzo.
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- Mr. Food: Southwest Salad Toss (06-30-26)
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- 1:44
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food: Southwest Salad Toss (06-30-26)
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- 29news weather at sunrise
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- 29news weather at sunrise
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- Charlottesville fireworks shows will go on despite drought conditions
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- As areas around the country cancel fireworks shows due to dry conditions, the Charlottesville Fire Department says permitted shows in the area are still on.
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- Pavement burns, heatstroke among risks for pets during the heat
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Veterinarians are warning pet owners to limit outdoor time this week as temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees.
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- UVA to print Declaration of Independence replicas using Franklin-style press for America’s 250th
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The University of Virginia’s Small Special Collections Library is opening its doors for a printing event celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
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- Doctors warn heat illness can strike fast- how to stay safe as temperatures soar
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- As temperatures soar, doctors are urging people to know the signs of heat illness and when to call 911.
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