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Johnson Elementary Students Plant Trees to Celebrate Arbor Day

Friday, 45 third graders at Johnson Elementary School in Charlottesville got their hands dirty and planted trees to celebrate Arbor Day. »

Vietnam Memorial Rededication

The Dogwood Vietnam Memorial at McIntire Park was rededicated Friday to pay tribute to those killed, and those missing in action. »

Arrests made in Waffle House Shooting

Two men from Charlottesville are behind bars following a shooting outside a Waffle House in Albemarle County Wednesday. »

Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce Holds Power Lunch

More than 125 members and guests of the Charlottesville Albemarle Chamber of Commerce packed into UVA's Alumni Hall for the chamber power lunch Thursday. »

Building Goodness Foundation Seeking Help

Charlottesville's Building Goodness Foundation (BGF) is looking for some help. Thursday the nonprofit held a luncheon at Farmington Country Club to show people what it does. »

UVA Sends Medical Supplies to Winneba

The University of Virginia Health System and the Ghana Association of Charlottesville have teamed up to send more than 400 boxes of medical supplies to Winneba. »

Charlottesville Woman Pleads Guilty to Selling Bath Salts

A Charlottesville woman faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling bath salts at a video store she formerly owned. »

Celebrate 250 Launches Energize 250 Campaign

Charlottesville is celebrating its 250th birthday by investing in the future. The city is partnering with Charlottesville Gas & the Local Energy Alliance Program for a campaign called "Energize!250" »

HIV Stops With Me Campaign Launches in Charlottesville

A national campaign launched in Charlottesville Thursday morning to fight HIV.  The HIV Stops With Me campaign aims to decrease the stigma in central Virginia. »

Finances Take Center Stage for Theaters

When people's budgetary belts tighten, the arts are one of the first things to get cut from extra spending.  Charlottesville community theaters are feeling that penny pinching in their bottom lines. »

Charlottesville Mayor Accepts Water Conservation Challenge

The national Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation is set to wrap up at the end of the month and the city of Charlottesville is at the front of the race for its region. »

Recruiters Searching for Employees at Charlottesville Job Fair

Recruiters at Charlottesville's Community Spring Job Fair are searching for employees who are willing to start at the bottom and work their way up. »

Charlottesville Job Fair

Organizers are gearing up for at least 1300 people to walk through the doors of John Paul Jones Arena Wednesday for the Charlottesville Community Job Fair. »

Police Investigate Stabbing on Downtown Mall

A man remains hospitalized after an overnight stabbing on the downtown mall in Charlottesville. »

Corner Parking Lot Accused of Ripping Off Customers

Business owners say the way tow trucks are scooping up cars at a parking lot in Charlottesville is unfair and it's hurting business. »

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