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Aggravated assault incidents reported in several locations
The Charlottesville Police Department received several reports of an individual firing BB-style projectiles Tuesday evening. The incidents occurred both in the vicinity of 1000 West Main Street and at the intersection of Stadium Road and Shamrock Road. According to a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety, an individual reported being struck by a projectile, sustaining minor injuries.
Seeking information on incident with BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating reports of someone shooting BB-style projectiles from a vehicle. CPD received several calls regarding this around 8:55 p.m. Tuesday. The incidents occurred in the areas of the 1000 block of West Main Street and the intersection of Stadium Road...
Prosecutors drop drug charge against woman arrested at big drug raid
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) – A drug charge against a woman arrested after a drug raid in February has been dropped. The raid blocked off Charlton Ave on Feb. 27. A State Police headed task force raided a home for drugs and guns. They arrested 55-year-old Shena Bowers for...
All UVA Health Medical Centers Earn ‘A’ for Patient Safety
For the second consecutive grading period, all four UVA Health medical centers earned “A” grades for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that rates patient care quality. The UVA Health hospitals honored with top marks on Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2024 are:
They lived through the 2017 white supremacist rallies in Charlottesville — and say comparisons to pro-Palestinian campus protests are unfair
Rabbi Tom Gutherz of Congregation Beth Israel, Charlottesville’s only synagogue, says it’s “political theater” to compare the campus protests against U.S. involvement in the war in Gaza to the white supremacist rallies that took place in Charlottesville in August 2017 — which is what former president Donald Trump did last week.
Monticello High School hosts Early College Scholar Luncheon today
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Monticello High School hosted its early college scholar luncheon Wednesday, May 1. This event celebrates the first cohort of Albemarle County Public School students to receive their associate degree or universal certificate from PVCC. “Our students have big plans for the future,” Albemarle County Public Schools...
Connection and culture inspire musician, restaurateur, VeryAsian VA Celebration co-founder
Jay Pun is a busy guy. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Pun performs in two bands, co-owns three family-run Thai restaurants and teaches music at Renaissance School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Married to his musical partner, violinist Morwenna Lasko, Pun is also the proud father of two young daughters —...
Charlottesville elementary schools host bike safety events
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Burnley-Moran and Greenbrier elementary schools are riding out the year strong in their newly formed bike clubs. Students in their after school programs have the opportunity to participate in a series of bike and helmet safety events. The City of Charlottesville is partnering with the schools...
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