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Two injured in fire at UVA Medical Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health says two people are receiving treatment for injuries after a fire at UVA Medical Center on Saturday, April 27. According to UVA Health the fire took place around 11:45 a.m. in an inpatient room at the Medical Intensive Care Unit. First responders arrived on scene shortly after to put out the fire.
Police respond to second bomb threat at Charlottesville Planet Fitness
For the second time in just over two weeks, a bomb threat was made at Planet Fitness in Charlottesville. Albemarle County Police and Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the alleged threat at 150 Wegmans Way. Individuals in Planet Fitness were safely evacuated. K-9s from the Albemarle County Police Department...
Hollywood filmmakers come to Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hollywood filmmakers stopped by the Vinegar Hill Theatre at Light House Studio to talk about the work they have been doing. Director Tim Story and cinematographer Larry Blanford were the special guests at the Meet the Filmmakers event. Story and Blanford have worked on hit films like Fantastic Four and Ride Along.
VDOT looks to improve I-64 congestion at exit 120 in Albemarle County
The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public comment on a proposal to modify the Interstate 64 interchange at 5th Street (exit 120) in Albemarle County. A study is now under way to identify project recommendations for the existing tight diamond interchange south of Charlottesville. The study’s goals are to...
Three-day event aims to advance democracy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Activists from all around the world came to the University of Virginia this weekend to talk about the importance of democracy. The three-day ‘People Power Academy’ gave students and speakers the opportunity to learn from each other’s experiences in advancing democracy and defending individual freedom.
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