Neighborhood News: Central Virginia – NBC29 WVIR Charlottesville, VA News, Sports and Weather
Neighborhood News: Central Virginia – NBC29 WVIR Charlottesville, VA News, Sports and Weather
Louisa County Police Searching for Murder Suspect
On September 1, two thousand seventeen at approximately 01:40 a.m. deputies responded to a shooting at a residence located along the seventeen thousand block of Jefferson Highway near the Hanover County line, police are still searching for the suspect.
On September 1, two thousand seventeen at approximately 01:40 a.m. deputies responded to a shooting at a residence located along the seventeen thousand block of Jefferson Highway near the Hanover County line, police are still searching for the suspect.
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Virginia’s Ginseng Harvest Season Embarks Sept. One
Virginia’s Ginseng Harvest Season Commences Sept. One
The digging season for wild ginseng began Sept. 1, but before heading to the forest, diggers need to be aware of laws protecting this valued plant.
The digging season for wild ginseng began Sept. 1, but before heading to the forest, diggers need to be aware of laws protecting this valued plant.
Gov. McAuliffe Outlines Plans to Keep Roads Safe Labor Day Weekend
Gov. McAuliffe Outlines Plans to Keep Roads Safe Labor Day Weekend
With one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths over the Labor Day holiday weekend involving inebriated drivers, and Virginia averaging a double-digit number of traffic fatalities during that time, Governor McAuliffe today joined other top state officials to outline plans to keep the commonwealth`s roadways safe.
With one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths over the Labor Day holiday weekend involving toasted drivers, and Virginia averaging a double-digit number of traffic fatalities during that time, Governor McAuliffe today joined other top state officials to outline plans to keep the commonwealth`s roadways safe.
US Arrests Transportation Officials, Alleging $9M Bribe Plot
US Arrests Transportation Officials, Alleging $9M Bribe Plot
Two supervisors at the Virginia Department of Transportation and four others have been arrested in what prosecutors say was a $9 million bribe scheme to receive snow-removal contracts.
Two supervisors at the Virginia Department of Transportation and four others have been arrested in what prosecutors say was a $9 million bribe scheme to receive snow-removal contracts.
Fresh Traffic Pattern on Rt. Six hundred seven in Greene County Embarking Sept. One
Fresh Traffic Pattern on Rt. Six hundred seven in Greene County Commencing Sept. One
The freshly constructed Route six hundred seven eastbound left-turn lane into the Sheetz service center and westbound left-turn lane onto Route twenty nine south will open to traffic early Friday morning.
The freshly constructed Route six hundred seven eastbound left-turn lane into the Sheetz service center and westbound left-turn lane onto Route twenty nine south will open to traffic early Friday morning.
Man Facing thirteen Felonies in Connection to Fluvanna County Shooting
Man Facing thirteen Felonies in Connection to Fluvanna County Shooting
A Fluvanna County man accused of shooting into a neighbor’s house appeared in court Thursday. Joe K. Roach Jr. faces a total of thirteen charges, all of which are felonies.
A Fluvanna County man accused of shooting into a neighbor’s house appeared in court Thursday. Joe K. Roach Jr. faces a total of thirteen charges, all of which are felonies.
Central Virginians Donate Supplies, Money to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Central Virginians Donate Supplies, Money to Hurricane Harvey Victims
People across central Virginia are finding ways to help the victims of Harvey in Texas. Donation efforts are underway in many counties.
People across central Virginia are finding ways to help the victims of Harvey in Texas. Donation efforts are underway in many counties.
VDOT: Public Input Sought for Transportation Initiatives
VDOT: Public Input Sought for Transportation Initiatives
The Commonwealth Transportation Board is holding public meetings across the state on various transportation initiatives, including proposed switches to Virginia`s project prioritization process.
The Commonwealth Transportation Board is holding public meetings across the state on various transportation initiatives, including proposed switches to Virginia`s project prioritization process.
Virginia Could Practice Highest Increase in Gas Prices Due to Hurricane Harvey
Virginia Could Practice Highest Increase in Gas Prices Due to Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey has let out unprecedented amounts of rain in and around the Texas Gulf Coast since the weekend, affecting homes, businesses and oil refineries.
Hurricane Harvey has whipped out unprecedented amounts of rain in and around the Texas Gulf Coast since the weekend, affecting homes, businesses and oil refineries.
Free Community Information Sessions in September for Prospective PVCC Students
Free Community Information Sessions in September for Prospective PVCC Students
Piedmont Virginia Community College will host «Getting Began» information sessions in September for prospective students.
Piedmont Virginia Community College will host «Getting Commenced» information sessions in September for prospective students.
Advocates for Truck Safety Hold Underride Roundtable and Crash Test at IIHS
Advocates for Truck Safety Hold Underride Roundtable and Crash Test at IIHS
Advocates for truck safety are coming together to find ways to reduce truck underride deaths and injuries and save lives.
Advocates for truck safety are coming together to find ways to reduce truck underride deaths and injuries and save lives.
VDOT: Expect Delays at Intersection of Route 29, Route six hundred seven in Ruckersville
VDOT: Expect Delays at Intersection of Route 29, Route six hundred seven in Ruckersville
Crews proceed work to improve the intersection of Route twenty nine and Route six hundred seven (Matthew Mill Road) in Greene County. The work will affect which travel lanes are open.
Crews proceed work to improve the intersection of Route twenty nine and Route six hundred seven (Matthew Mill Road) in Greene County. The work will affect which travel lanes are open.
Fresh Schedule for SNAP Benefits Starts September one
Fresh Schedule for SNAP Benefits Commences September one
Virginia`s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will implement a fresh issuance schedule beginning September 1, 2017, that may result in switches to the day some clients receive SNAP benefits moving forward.
Virginia`s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will implement a fresh issuance schedule beginning September 1, 2017, that may result in switches to the day some clients receive SNAP benefits moving forward.
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Collects Donations for Hurricane Harvey Victims
Greene County Sheriff’s Office Collects Donations for Hurricane Harvey Victims
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations in a trailer outside the office in Stanardsville. People can drop off hygiene items, diapers, canned food, bottled water, and sanitary supplies for the victims of the disastrous flooding in Houston.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations in a trailer outside the office in Stanardsville. People can drop off hygiene items, diapers, canned food, bottled water, and sanitary supplies for the victims of the disastrous flooding in Houston.
Virginia Expects a Favorable Honey Harvest this Season
Virginia Expects a Favorable Honey Harvest this Season
Virginia`s honey harvest ramps up in September and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is encouraging honey paramours to take advantage of this season`s favorable harvest by purchasing local honey at farmers` markets, festivals and other celebrations.
Virginia`s honey harvest ramps up in September and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is encouraging honey paramours to take advantage of this season`s favorable harvest by purchasing local honey at farmers` markets, festivals and other celebrations.
Greene County Seeking $28M Bond to Improve Public Schools
Greene County Seeking $28M Bond to Improve Public Schools
Greene County wants to float a $28 million bond so that it can get ahead of the curve for both what its school system needs now and in the near future.
Greene County wants to float a $28 million bond so that it can get ahead of the curve for both what its school system needs now and in the near future.
DMV Pilots Fresh Registration Renewal Reminder Postcard Program
DMV Pilots Fresh Registration Renewal Reminder Postcard Program
The DMV is piloting a program to test the efficiency and effectiveness of mailing postcard-style vehicle registration renewal notices rather than the full-size registration renewal packets.
The DMV is piloting a program to test the efficiency and effectiveness of mailing postcard-style vehicle registration renewal notices rather than the full-size registration renewal packets.
Attorney General Herring Warns Virginia Consumers of Purebred Puppy Scam
Attorney General Herring Warns Virginia Consumers of Purebred Puppy Scam
Attorney General Mark Herring is warning Virginia consumers about an active fraud involving purebred puppies.
Attorney General Mark Herring is warning Virginia consumers about an active fraud involving purebred puppies.
Greene County Judge Sentences Stanardsville Man on Arson Charge
Greene County Judge Sentences Stanardsville Man on Arson Charge
Gerald Alvin Baugher, the man who pleaded guilty to searing down his family members’ house while children were inwards, is receiving his prison sentence.
Gerald Alvin Baugher, the man who pleaded guilty to searing down his family members’ house while children were inwards, is receiving his prison sentence.
Virginia Seeking Help in Studying Game Bird Health
Virginia Seeking Help in Studying Game Bird Health
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is looking for help from hunters to get a better idea of the influence of the West Nile virus on the state’s ruffed grouse population.
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries is looking for help from hunters to get a better idea of the influence of the West Nile virus on the state’s ruffed grouse population.
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Anti-Pipeline Hikers Feast End of Route with Church Service
Anti-Pipeline Hikers Feast End of Route with Church Service
Sunday, anti-pipeline hikers reached the end of the line on their two-week trek following the path of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline across the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia.
Sunday, anti-pipeline hikers reached the end of the line on their two-week trek following the path of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline across the Shenandoah Valley and central Virginia.
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Nelson County Vineyard to Release Vermouth
Nelson County Vineyard to Release Vermouth
A Nelson County vineyard is blending botanicals and brandy into its wine to create the very first vermouth made by a Virginia winery.
A Nelson County vineyard is blending botanicals and brandy into its wine to create the very first vermouth made by a Virginia winery.
LOCKN’ Set to Kick off This Week at Fresh Location
LOCKN’ Set to Kick off This Week at Fresh Location
Lockn’ has moved over to the Infinity Downs Farm, which is right next door to last year’s location. Organizers are expecting a crowd of over 20,000 people to visit in the next four days.
Lockn’ has moved over to the Infinity Downs Farm, which is right next door to last year’s location. Organizers are expecting a crowd of over 20,000 people to visit in the next four days.
