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Literacy group helps people prepare for citizenship tests ahead of July Fourth

Title: Literacy group helps people prepare for citizenship tests ahead of July Fourth
Runtime: 0:47
Date posted: 3 months 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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Virginia drivers encountering triple digit temps this holiday weekend - here’s what to know

Title: Virginia drivers encountering triple digit temps this holiday weekend - here’s what to know
Runtime: 1:45
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: 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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Urban heat islands pose risk this Fourth of July weekend

Title: Urban heat islands pose risk this Fourth of July weekend
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 3 months 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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Orangedale shooting suspect waives preliminary hearing

Title: Orangedale shooting suspect waives preliminary hearing
Runtime: 0:26
Date posted: 3 months 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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Community Conversation: Brea Neilson with UVA Health (7-2-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Brea Neilson with UVA Health (7-2-26)
Runtime: 2:27
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Violence intervention coordinator Brea Neilson

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Title: 29 First Alert Forecast
Runtime: 3:04
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: News at Noon

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Charlottesville man to serve four decades in prison for 2024 shooting

Title: Charlottesville man to serve four decades in prison for 2024 shooting
Runtime: 0:23
Date posted: 3 months 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

Title: Virginia unemployment benefits increasing July 5 under new law
Runtime: 0:56
Date posted: 3 months 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)

Title: Community Conversation: James 'Littlez' Dowell with Prolyfyck Run Creww (7-1-26)
Runtime: 4:21
Date posted: 3 months 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

Title: Federal judge blocks new Va. law barring law enforcement from wearing masks on duty
Runtime: 1:49
Date posted: 3 months 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-...

Title: Community Conversation: Lauren Thomas with the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce (7-1-...
Runtime: 2:51
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Events and fundraising manager Lauren Thomas

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UVA wins federal sustainability award for energy savings project

Title: UVA wins federal sustainability award for energy savings project
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 3 months 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)

Title: Community Conversation: Greer Achenbach with Friends of Cville Downtown (7-1-26)
Runtime: 2:55
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Executive director Greer Achenbach

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Community Conversation: Becky Compton with UVA Physicians Group (7-1-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Becky Compton with UVA Physicians Group (7-1-26)
Runtime: 2:48
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Chief operating officer Becky Compton

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Charlottesville opens cooling centers during extreme heat

Title: Charlottesville opens cooling centers during extreme heat
Runtime: 0:25
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Four cooling centers have opened around Charlottesville.

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Heat-related ER visits spike across Virginia

Title: Heat-related ER visits spike across Virginia
Runtime: 1:23
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Rising summer temperatures are sending more people to emergency rooms and urgent care centers across the commonwealth.

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Albemarle temporarily waives entry fees at three swimming areas amid heat wave

Title: Albemarle temporarily waives entry fees at three swimming areas amid heat wave
Runtime: 0:59
Date posted: 3 months 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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Title: Mr. Food: Mixed Berry Bars (7-1-26)
Runtime: 1:37
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Mr. Food makes mixed berry bars.

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Gordonsville Independence Day Parade postponed due to extreme heat

Title: Gordonsville Independence Day Parade postponed due to extreme heat
Runtime: 1:15
Date posted: 3 months 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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SNAP enrollment drops 14% as Virginia prepares for increased funding burden

Title: SNAP enrollment drops 14% as Virginia prepares for increased funding burden
Runtime: 2:05
Date posted: 3 months 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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Hand-painted dog sculptures to be auctioned in support of Service Dogs of Virginia

Title: Hand-painted dog sculptures to be auctioned in support of Service Dogs of Virginia
Runtime: 1:25
Date posted: 3 months 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)

Title: Mr. Food: Southwest Salad Toss (06-30-26)
Runtime: 1:44
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Mr. Food: Southwest Salad Toss (06-30-26)

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Title: 29news weather at sunrise
Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: 29news weather at sunrise

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Charlottesville fireworks shows will go on despite drought conditions

Title: Charlottesville fireworks shows will go on despite drought conditions
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 3 months 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

Title: Pavement burns, heatstroke among risks for pets during the heat
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 3 months 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

Title: UVA to print Declaration of Independence replicas using Franklin-style press for America’s 250th
Runtime: 2:07
Date posted: 3 months 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

Title: Doctors warn heat illness can strike fast- how to stay safe as temperatures soar
Runtime: 1:54
Date posted: 3 months 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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Community Conversation: Brenda Braxton with The Center (06-30-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Brenda Braxton with The Center (06-30-26)
Runtime: 3:23
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Senior Membership Director Sean Kunst

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Community Conversation: Sean Kunst with Brooks Family YMCA (06-30-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Sean Kunst with Brooks Family YMCA (06-30-26)
Runtime: 2:52
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Senior Membership Director Sean Kunst

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Community Conversation: Deputy Chief Shawn Maddox with ACFR (06-30-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Deputy Chief Shawn Maddox with ACFR (06-30-26)
Runtime: 2:56
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Fire Marshal Deputy Chief Shawn Maddox

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Market Street Garage to temporarily lose nearly 300 parking spaces during repairs

Title: Market Street Garage to temporarily lose nearly 300 parking spaces during repairs
Runtime: 2:24
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Parking in Downtown Charlottesville is about to become more limited.

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Could Charlottesville adopt a ‘blight tax’ for abandoned, undeveloped properties?

Title: Could Charlottesville adopt a ‘blight tax’ for abandoned, undeveloped properties?
Runtime: 0:50
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: A blight tax in Atlanta that is raising property taxes for a Dewberry building is drawing attention in Charlottesville.

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Albemarle High School teacher wins national fellowship award

Title: Albemarle High School teacher wins national fellowship award
Runtime: 0:49
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: An Albemarle High School teacher has received national recognition from C-SPAN.

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Fire at Free Bridge encampment under investigation

Title: Fire at Free Bridge encampment under investigation
Runtime: 0:53
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Charlottesville fire crews responded to a fire at the Free Bridge encampment early Tuesday morning.

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Nonprofits work to break down food access barriers for immigrant families

Title: Nonprofits work to break down food access barriers for immigrant families
Runtime: 1:19
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: A coalition of nonprofits is working to make food assistance more accessible for immigrant families in the Charlottesville area.

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Title: 29news weather at sunrise
Runtime: 3:06
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: 29News weather at sunrise

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Virginia’s new ‘Clean Slate law’ to take effect July 1, sealing low-level offenses

Title: Virginia’s new ‘Clean Slate law’ to take effect July 1, sealing low-level offenses
Runtime: 1:49
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: A new law will allow the criminal records of Virginians convicted of lower-level offenses to be sealed.

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‘Time for debate is done’: General Assembly approve Gov. Spanberger’s amendments, pass budget

Title: ‘Time for debate is done’: General Assembly approve Gov. Spanberger’s amendments, pass budget
Runtime: 1:53
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: The Virginia General Assembly narrowly avoided a state government shutdown.

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Runtime: 7:11
Date posted: 3 months ago
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City of Promise brings back summer literacy program to students keep reading while school is out

Title: City of Promise brings back summer literacy program to students keep reading while school is out
Runtime: 1:18
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: While summer break gives students time away from the classroom, it can also mean weeks without reading.

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Community Conversation: Andy Pillifant with the Paramount Theater (06-29-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Andy Pillifant with the Paramount Theater (06-29-26)
Runtime: 3:14
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Director of Communications Andy Pillifant

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Community Conversation: Gwen Cassady with Blue Mosaic (06-29-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Gwen Cassady with Blue Mosaic (06-29-26)
Runtime: 3:22
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Founder Gwen Cassady

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UVA researchers say new discovery could help explain stroke risk in young adults

Title: UVA researchers say new discovery could help explain stroke risk in young adults
Runtime: 0:54
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Researchers at the University of Virginia say a new discovery could help doctors better understand why strokes occur.

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ICE confirms almost 50 arrests in Greene County immigration operation

Title: ICE confirms almost 50 arrests in Greene County immigration operation
Runtime: 1:50
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: ICE confirmed that a June 23 immigration enforcement operation carried out with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office resulted in 49 arrests.

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Man wanted in 2025 Downtown Mall shooting arrested in Richmond

Title: Man wanted in 2025 Downtown Mall shooting arrested in Richmond
Runtime: 0:45
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: A man wanted in connection with a Charlottesville shooting has been arrested.

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Community Conversation: Lauren Thomas with CASPCA (06-29-26)

Title: Community Conversation: Lauren Thomas with CASPCA (06-29-26)
Runtime: 2:51
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Lauren Thomas with CASPCA

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BLAST camp gives first-time STEM students hands-on robotics experience

Title: BLAST camp gives first-time STEM students hands-on robotics experience
Runtime: 1:06
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Students at a University of Virginia STEM camp called BLAST are building robots equipped with cameras and arms.

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HOT PINK exhibition brings queer perspective to Second Street Gallery

Title: HOT PINK exhibition brings queer perspective to Second Street Gallery
Runtime: 0:48
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: Charlottesville’s Second Street Gallery is hosting a new exhibition titled HOT PINK.

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Runtime: 3:00
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: 29news weather at sunrise

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Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall prepares street crossings for 50th anniversary celebration

Title: Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall prepares street crossings for 50th anniversary celebration
Runtime: 0:46
Date posted: 3 months ago
Description: As the Downtown Mall is prepared for its anniversary celebration, crews are putting the final touches on intersections that have been under construction since A

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