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UVA Pro-Palestine protest remains on university grounds for the second day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The peaceful pro-Palestine gathering from Tuesday night at the University of Virginia are continuing Wednesday. UVA students have remained on grounds in what they are referring to as an encampment. Per the University’s request, tents have remained down. Onlookers could see protestors chanting, drumming, and...
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...
Pro-Palestinian protesters form encampment near University Chapel
Students, faculty and Charlottesville community members gathered by the University Chapel Tuesday afternoon, forming an encampment to protest Israel’s actions in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The encampment — referred to as “Liberated Zone 4 Gaza” — comprised more than 100 people as of Wednesday afternoon, although the number of protestors fluctuated greatly as the day progressed. Several faculty were in attendance, with some holding a large sign reading “[Faculty for Justice in Palestine] at U.Va. stands with students.” Faculty also served as liaisons with University Police and Student Affairs, who have said they will let the protests continue as long as they comply with University policy.
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...
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