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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is reacting to recent news regarding leadership and animal care issues at the shelter. Dozens of former employees and volunteers have been writing and posting letters on problems they see at the shelter, such as a hostile work environment and poor animal care.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A Richmond-based charity is helping students see clearly. Conexus says one in four children has a vision problem that impacts their ability to learn, but their families may not be able to afford the glasses they need. The organization has a mobile unit that is...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Employees are beginning to leave the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. It comes as both current and former workers have raised concerns to the shelter's Board of Directors, citing major issues with leadership. The SPCA's Animal Care Manager is the latest to resign as confirmed by the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority is getting federal funding through a new program to help families reach self-sufficiency. According to a release, CRHA has been awarded more than $116,700 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Family Self-Sufficiency program will help...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- "Shocked" and "caught off guard” are the words CEO Angie Gunter used to describe the allegations against her and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. "I have been caught off guard by this and simply, it's hurtful," she said in an exclusive interview. "I've been taken...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis took to the streets Thursday to talk to those living in neighborhoods hit hard by gun violence. Kochis and some officers spoke to community members on Hardy Drive to hear about their concerns and what they want to see from...

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Instead of taking the day off from school, Louisa County Public Schools students came together to package meals for the Local Resource Council. A day like this is a part of Louisa County’s asynchronous day program, where students volunteer at various places across the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Blue Ridge Health District is alerting pet owners to a rise in the number of rabies cases. According to the district, there has been a significant increase in cases this winter, particularly among household dogs and cats. BRHD says many of the cases are...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville had some very loveable visitors on Friday. The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA brought some furry friends, and Our Lady of Peace residents got to meet them and give them extra hugs and kisses. "I think it’s just a well-needed moment for...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Kroger Mid-Atlantic is helping the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in a big way. It donated $40,000 to the food bank for its culturally-familiar food initiative. The initiative started in 2021 to create a way to help immigrants and/or refugees that might be around unfamiliar foods and allow them to get food and spices they are used to and know how to use.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Jefferson Trust gave programs and projects at the University of Virginia nearly $1.4 million, in the hope of enhancing learning experiences for students. Some of the programs are already underway, such as a teaching program at Buford Middle School that introduces students to STEM...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Nearly a decade ago Buford Middle School and UVA applied for a large grant that got a STEM program off the ground. 10 years later and this program is nearly ready to go to other schools. Buford Middle School is making a difference in the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Recently, the U.S. government has been talking about making COVID vaccines something people should get each year, just like the influenza vaccine. During a briefing on Friday, experts at the University of Virginia Health System addressed this issue, emphasizing the virus's ability to mutate and...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Area small and minority-owned businesses are invited to apply for funding to help them make energy efficiency upgrades. The Community Climate Collaborative is working with the Community Investment Collaborative on the Energy Efficiency Grants program. These grants can be used for upgrades to appliances, lighting,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Office of Economic Development is looking for someone to serve on a committee. The OED says a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, or CEDS, is being developed for the city as well as the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. According to...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Area law enforcement agencies are reacting to a video from Memphis showing police officers beating a man following a traffic stop. On Friday, the video was released of five police officers beating Tyre Nichols in an incident that occurred on Jan. 7. Nichols died of his injuries on Jan. 10.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The University of Virginia Facilities Management Apprenticeship Program held its graduation for the class of 2022 on Thursday. This year is special for the program, marking its 40th anniversary. Since it was established in 1982, about 230 people have gone through the program, with 11...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A man from Orange County has been sentenced to prison on a charge associated with an incident at the University of Virginia. Larry Allen Young, Jr. entered an Alford plea in Albemarle County court on Thursday and was sentenced to 10 years in prison with seven years suspended.

MADISON COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Madison County Sheriff’s Office says charges are pending after a fire in a church. According to the sheriff’s office, first responders were called to the Rose Park United Methodist Church on Shelby Road around 4 p.m. Wednesday. When deputies arrived on...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Next month, the Church of the Incarnation is performing at Carnegie Hall with Valimar Jansen. Member will be performing a two-hour concert featuring a wide variety of genres from gospel to rock music with more than 250 voices from across the United States. The Church...