29News – WVIR Charlottesville, VA
Telehealth conference in Charlottesville focuses on expanding virtual healthcare across Virginia
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- Telehealth conference in Charlottesville focuses on expanding virtual healthcare across Virginia
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- As more doctor visits move online, health care leaders across Virginia are working to make sure patients can actually access that care.
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- Miller School baseball seniors commit to major college programs
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Miller School of Albemarle celebrated a major milestone as nine senior Mavericks signed to continue their baseball careers at the college level.
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- Charlottesville High School urban farming program serves student-grown lettuce in cafeteria
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Students in the school’s urban farming program spent months growing lettuce from seed in the school garden.
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- Charlottesville council continues discussion on shelter funding, Free Bridge encampment
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The work session focused on how to safely rehouse at least 50 of the 80 individuals living at the Free Bridge encampment.
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- Rep. Vindman introduces legislation to pause federal taxes at gas pump
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- If passed, Vindman said the legislation would pause the federal gas and diesel tax.
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- Albemarle County Rotary Club hosting pickleball tournament to help support student scholarships
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The Albemarle County Rotary Club is gearing up for its Memorial Pickleball Classic, an event that helps support student scholarships across the area.
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- 29News Morning Rush: Thursday, May 14
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- 7:15
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- A recap of the top stories of the day.
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- LIVE: Watching Your Wallet + Consumer Reports: Tuesday, May 12
- Runtime
- 5:17
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- How to find affordable + safe places for your children to go while you work over the summer + how safe are DIY lead testing kits?
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- LIVE: Daily News + Quick Weather Update: Tuesday, May 12
- Runtime
- 4:42
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- What stories you can expect later today + a quick look at current weather conditions.
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- LIVE: Your Day in News: Tuesday, May 12
- Runtime
- 9:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- A recap of the top stories of the day.
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- Here’s where the race for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District stands
- Runtime
- 3:01
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Several Congressional hopefuls in the 5th District are working to get their messages out to voters just weeks before early voting for midterm primaries begins.
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- UVA cardiologists discover new ways to predict sudden death risk
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Cardiologists at UVA Health discovered a new indicator that a person with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is at risk of sudden death or heart failure using imaging.
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- After 16 years in prison, one mother is helping families stay connected behind bars
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- More than two decades ago, the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail marked the beginning of one woman’s journey through Virginia’s prison system.
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- Community Conversation: Thomas Rowe with Piedmont Family YMCA (05-12-26)
- Runtime
- 3:40
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Association Director for Membership, Sports, and Adaptive Programs Thomas Rowe
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- Community Conversation: Michael Stumbaugh with Albemarle Facilities & Environmental Services (05-...
- Runtime
- 3:04
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Sr. Project Manager Michael Stumbaugh
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- Salvation Army launches ‘Hope Has a Place’ campaign to support shelter expansion
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- The Salvation Army has launched a new campaign to build support for a shelter expansion it says will help address major gaps in homelessness services.
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- Community Conversation: Jeanne McCusker with The Center (05-12-26)
- Runtime
- 3:12
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Home Care Expert Jeanne McCusker
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- Community Conversation: Rita Smith with Sentara Martha Jefferson Health and Wellness Center (05-1...
- Runtime
- 4:00
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Registered Dietian Rita Smith
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- Dominion Energy converts closed landfill into solar farm in Albemarle County
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- A former landfill in Albemarle County is now generating clean energy through a new solar farm.
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- Governor signs campus safety legislation at UVA following 2022 shooting
- Runtime
- 1:55
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Governor Abigail Spanberger signed new legislation Tuesday, May 12, at the University of Virginia aimed at strengthening safety on college campuses.
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- Applications open for Sneaker Ball Scholarship supporting Charlottesville area students
- Runtime
- 0:48
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- An annual community event is helping students in Charlottesville and surrounding areas take the next step toward their future.
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- Governor Spanberger signs energy bills targeting affordability at Charlottesville event
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a slew of energy bills into law all aimed at making solar power more affordable and accessible.
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- Mr. Food: Overnight Stuffed Donuts
- Runtime
- 1:34
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food: Overnight Stuffed Donuts
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- Mr. Food: Fiesta Zucchini Salad (5-6-26)
- Runtime
- 1:28
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food makes Fiesta Zucchini Salad
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- Mr. Food: Shrimp Chimichangas (5-5-26)
- Runtime
- 1:49
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food makes Shrimp Chimichangas
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- Mr. Food: Cola Meatballs (5-11-26)
- Runtime
- 1:39
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Mr. Food: Cola Meatballs (5-11-26)
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- Virginia Democrats file emergency appeal with U.S. Supreme Court over redistricting ruling
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 9 days ago
- Description
- Virginia Democrats file emergency appeal with U.S. Supreme Court over redistricting ruling
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- Charlottesville Media Group’s 11th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon begins Tuesday
- Runtime
- 0:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Charlottesville Media Group’s 11th annual Cares for Kids Radiothon kicks off Tuesday morning, May 12.
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- Afton Express sees record growth as ridership surged in 2025
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- A regional transit service connecting the Shenandoah Valley to Charlottesville is seeing significant growth.
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- Community Conversation: Libby Jones with CASPCA (05-11-26)
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Executive Director Libby Jones
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- Albemarle schools expands student mental health support through the summer months
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For many students, mental health support does not just happen at home — it also happens at school.
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- Community Conversation: Taylor Frome with Mediation Center of Charlottesville (05-11-26)
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Executive Director Taylor Frome
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- UVA rower named captain of Allstate NACDA Good Works Team
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- For rower Shelby Bavin, service is just part of who she is.
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- Families celebrate Mother’s Day at Eastwood Farm and Winery Market
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Families celebrate Mother’s Day at Eastwood Farm and Winery Market
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- Community Conversation: Andy Pillifant with the Paramount Theater (05-11-26)
- Runtime
- 2:54
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Director of Communications Andy Pillfant
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- JMRL Summer Reading Challenge encourages readers to turn pages for prizes
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- The Jefferson Madison Regional Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kicks off next month.
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- United Way program offers paid training for early childhood education careers
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- 0:47
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- United Way of Greater Charlottesville is working to connect community members with careers in early childhood education.
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- LIVE: 29News Morning Rush: Friday, May 8
- Runtime
- 6:37
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
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- LIVE: Watching Your Wallet + Weekend Planner: Friday, May 8
- Runtime
- 5:38
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- How you can manage credit card debt + a look into some events happening this weekend.
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- LIVE: Your Day in News: Friday, May 8
- Runtime
- 10:04
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
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- Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting referendum, overturning special election results
- Runtime
- 3:33
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- In a major win for Republicans, Virginia’s highest court has ruled that state Democrats' redistricting push is unconstitutional.
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- Consumer Reports: Best sunscreens of 2026
- Runtime
- 1:57
- Date posted
- 10 days ago
- Description
- Consumer Reports has released its annual sunscreen ratings after testing more than 100 products, including both lotions and sprays.
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- Fluvanna SPCA adoption event connects dozens of animals with homes
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Shelter representatives said the pay-what-you-want event made a big impact at the shelter.
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- Businesses struggle with rising diesel prices across Virginia
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- Fuel costs at the pump are leaving drivers with a hefty price tag, hitting businesses that rely on trucks especially hard.
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- Wheelchair tennis program in central Virginia receives national grant
- Runtime
- 1:36
- Date posted
- 11 days ago
- Description
- The Piedmont Area Tennis Association is among 44 programs nationwide to receive USTA funding for wheelchair tennis.
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- Chris Long pays visit Scottsville students & donates books as part of literacy program
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- It’s not every day that you get to participate in story time with a two-time Super Bowl champion.
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- ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive supports the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
- Runtime
- 1:30
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive collected nonperishable items Saturday.
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- York Confections opens new sweet spot in Standardsville
- Runtime
- 0:52
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Greene County welcoming the truffle-filled shop to the area’s local businesses.
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- Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting referendum, overturning special election results
- Runtime
- 3:35
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- In a major win for Republicans, Virginia’s highest court has ruled that state Democrats' redistricting push is unconstitutional.
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- Piedmont Master Gardeners hold annual Highland plant swap
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 12 days ago
- Description
- The event at James Monroe's Highland encouraged sustainability through a free plant exchange.
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