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2 weeks ago

Winter storm closures and delays

A single delay remains.

2 weeks ago

Puppy Bowl to feature dogs sent from Fluvanna nonprofit

Green Dogs Unleashed has sent five dogs for the annual show, three of whom have special needs

2 weeks ago

Dems redistricting would move Albemarle, Charlottesville to 6th district

The proposed map would give Democrats a projected 10-to-1 seats over Republicans

2 weeks ago

Super Bowl Sunday is fun for football fans, but can be dangerous for drivers

Approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol-impaired drivers, according to AAA

2 weeks ago

Wind advisory put in place for Saturday

Winds are expected to sustain at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph and in higher elevations up to 55 mph

2 weeks ago

State Police to run Operation DISS-rupt on I-64

State Police doing Operation DISS-rupt enforcement effort along all 299 miles of I-64 Feb. 5 and 6.

3 weeks ago

Valerie Hayes trial set to last four weeks

Witnesses will include several from Scotland, where Hayes and her codefendants fought extradition for 7 years.

3 weeks ago

Legal analysts disagree on whether redistricting amendment will be on April ballot

A disposition of whether the Congressional redistricting Constitutional amendment actually goes on the April ballot as approved by the General Assembly is predicated on when an election begins.

3 weeks ago

Greene Co. Supervisors taking applications for interim at-large seat

Francis McGuigan resigned from that post earlier this month, then tried to rescind that resignation two days later.

3 weeks ago

Weekend snowstorm should mostly miss Albemarle County area

Forecasts call for between a light-dusting of snow to 1 1/2 inches for the local area.

3 weeks ago

Louisa County to auction off surplus vehicles, equipment

Bids for the online auction close Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Boy dies in Staunton following a sledding accident

An 11-year-old child was discovered unresponsive late Tuesday night in Staunton.

3 weeks ago

ACLU: Ice eying new detention center in Augusta County

In a response to an ACLU Freedom of Information Act filed over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is considering converting a former correctional facility into an ICE detention center.

3 weeks ago

VDOT still working secondaries and neighborhoods with little help from Mother Nature

VDOT crews continue their around-the-clock operations on the area roads as "below-freezing temperatures persist".

3 weeks ago

Southwest Virginia judge rules Democrats’ congressional redistricting effort illegal

Democrats ran into a setback on Tuesday in Virginia to fight back against President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting efforts.

3 weeks ago

As area digs out from snow and ice, the upcoming weekend could bring more

The forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for a chance of snow in the region.

4 weeks ago

VDOT plowing and treating secondaries and neighborhoods

The Culpeper District's Sharon Ketcham told WINA Morning News it's still a good idea not to travel unless necessary.

4 weeks ago

Former JMU professor, Charlottesville resident sentenced for possession of child pornography

William Chisholm Van Norman will serve two years and nine months.

4 weeks ago

Winter Storm Warning 7 p.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area that slightly shortens the predicted duration beginning 7 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Monday.

1 month ago

Gov. Spanberger declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

With the Charlottesville area expecting 8-to-12 inches of snow according to the Accuweather forecast, and local closings and delays already coming in, Governor Spanberger has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the weekend winter storm.

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