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Fatal accident in Charlottesville involving shed
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Police Department and Charlottesville Fire Department responded to Monticello Avenue and Blenheim Avenue on Thursday, May 9. A Charlottesville police spokesperson says a shed that was being transported fell on him. CFD performed life-saving measures, but the man succumbed to his injuries on the...
Shots fired incident reported on 700 block of Walker Square
The Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shots fired incident Thursday at approximately 10:54 p.m. on the 700 block of Walker Square, per a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety. Upon arrival at the scene, officers searched...
Stay Local, Play Local: Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- In this Stay Local, Play Local, Ewa Harr talks about what the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival has to offer. The festival, which will be held at Crozet Park from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, will feature over 125 artists and craftspeople.
CPD resumes response to non-emergency calls for service
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville police will once again respond to non-emergency calls for service. In 2021, CPD stopped sending officers to these calls due to its staffing shortage. People calling with issues like fraud, theft, and vandalism were told to file a report online. Soon, these will be handled...
Alex-Zan’s “My Help List Contest” winners recognized
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some special students are being recognized for all the good work they do in their community. As part of Alex-Zan’s “My Help List Contest,” more than 400 students emailed letters, detailing the importance of helping others and how they have done so. Thursday...
C3 awarding thousands to micro businesses to improve their energy-efficiency
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Community Climate Collaborative (C3) is awarding up to $20,000 in energy-efficient upgrades to micro businesses. “Our awardees had been everything from hair salons, restaurants, clothing, retailers, office spaces, and really any small business you can think of,” said Cole Jennings with C3. “Primary goal is to make Climate Solutions accessible and understandable to all members of our community.”
The Green Olive Tree celebrates 45 years of thriving business
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - May marks a big milestone for one Crozet thrift shop. With the help of the community, the Green Olive Tree is celebrating 45 years in business. “A friend called me and said, we’re thinking about starting a little business so people can drop off their used clothes, and others can come and buy inexpensively,” June Andrews, an original member of the Green Olive Tree, said.
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