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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 p.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...
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...
Police investigating incident involving a knife
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an incident that occurred on Maury Avenue on Friday morning. In an Off-Grounds Community Alert, the University of Virginia Police Department says a person brandished a knife during a verbal dispute. The incident occurred around 6:35 a.m. Friday on...
C-Ville Burger Week is beefing up a classic menu item
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - C-Ville Burger Week is on a roll until Sunday, it’s a chance to try some rare combinations that will help restaurants and your wallet. “I’ve had quite a few customers who have come specifically for burger week. and everyone has walked away very contented by the burger,” said William Joyce, a server at Ralph Sampson’s American Taproom.
Charlottesville organizations increasing access to health care
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two Charlottesville organizations are trying to increase access to health care. Saturday, April 27, the Charlottesville Area Alliance and Move2Health Equity hosted a ‘one stop shop’ for people over 50 to learn all about healthy aging tips. “There’s so much information out there,” Move2Health...
Wine Guild of Charlottesville hosts event for Ace Biscuit and Barbecue
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Wine Guild hosted a pop-up event Saturday April 27 to help another local restaurant get back on its feet. Ace Biscuit and Barbecue on Concord Avenue has been closed temporarily since March due to a break-in which left an estimated $50,000 in damages. The Wine...
Charlottesville celebrates landmark tree for Arbor Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The city of Charlottesville is celebrating Arbor Day by recognizing a landmark tree. The Charlottesville Area Tree stewards, Tree Commission members, and the Virginia Department of Forestry gathered together for Friday’s event. The tree recognized is a dawn redwood tree, located at the end of Pen Park Road. It was planted in 1986 in recognition of a former director.
ACPD collects over 500 pounds at National Drug Take Back Day
ALBEMARLE COUNTY. Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Saturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and ACPD partnered with Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and the DEA for an anonymous drug drop. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ACPD was outside of Martha Jefferson Hospital, their station on 5th Street,...
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