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Ragged Mountain Reservoir construction begins CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Starting Monday, certain trails and access points of Reservoir Road will be closed as crews begin the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Pool Fill Project.

Ragged Mountain Reservoir construction begins

UVA Health names interim chief of children's hospital CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- UVA Health Children's has a new interim leader.

UVA Health names interim chief of children's hospital

City Council moves to purchase Holiday Drive building CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville City Council moved to adopt a resolution brought forward by City Manager Sam Sanders authorizing the purchase of a building at 2000 Holiday Dr.

City Council moves to purchase Holiday Drive building

Wason Center releases new survey data on Virginia elections CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Christopher Newport University’s Wason Center has released their latest survey data surrounding Virginia's state office elections, now less than a month away.

Democrats lead in new data on Virginia elections from Wason Center.

Council to decide on purchase of low barrier shelter building Monday night the Charlottesville City Council will debate the purchase of a building on Holiday Drive for a low barrier homeless shelter.

Council to decide on purchase of low barrier shelter building

House fire kills two, injuries two others in Keswick KESWICK, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two people are dead after a house fire in Keswick early this morning.

House fire kills two, injuries two others in Keswick

ACFR marking Fire Prevention Week with lithium-ion battery safety theme Area firefighters will be marking Fire Prevention Week starting this weekend, and this year is all about an item that can be found in every home.

ACFR marking Fire Prevention Week with lithium-ion battery safety theme

Man accused of DUI, reckless driving in Orange County The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a Toyota SUV around 8:50 p.m. Wednesday for going 81 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone.

Man accused of DUI, reckless driving in Orange County

VDOT says work to repair damaged beams to cause overnight closures on bypass The Virginia Department of Transportation reports three beams were damaged in Monday’s accident involving a commercial vehicle striking the bridge.

VDOT says work to repair damaged beams to cause overnight closures on bypass

Louisa County crash involved Rockingham County school bus In a statement, Louisa County officials said a Rockingham County school bus was involved in a crash on Jefferson Highway near Jouett Elementary School on Thursday morning.

Louisa County crash involved Rockingham County school bus

UVA one of nine school to receive federal education compact CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has outlined a new compact between universities and the federal government that could reshape how schools handle admissions, hiring and

UVA one of nine school to receive federal education compact

Area residents share what it's like to commute without a car CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Week Without Driving campaign, which started Monday and runs through Sunday, invites people to imagine life without the convenience of a car.

Area residents share what it's like to commute without a car

Roseland Polo Club hosts FIP Championship For the first time, the Federation of International Polo Arena World Polo Championship is taking place in the United States, in Albemarle County.

Roseland Polo Club hosts FIP Championship

Community Counts: Montpelier Hunt Races In this Community Counts, Bo Sykes talks with David Perdue about the upcoming 90th running of the Montpelier Hunt Races at James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange County.

Community Counts: Montpelier Hunt Races

Enjoy spooky films at Fall Fest short film showcase The one-night showcase will feature five short films, all created by Virginia screenwriters and directors.

Enjoy spooky films at Fall Fest short film showcase

Big donation allows UVA Health program to reach more people The vehicle will support UVA Health’s Community Paramedicine program, which sends paramedics directly to the homes of patients who frequent the emergency department.

Big donation allows UVA Health program to reach more people

ACFR focuses on battery safety during National Fire Prevention Week ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Albemarle County Fire Rescue is kicking off National Fire Prevention Week tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 5th Street Station.

ACFR focuses on battery safety during National Fire Prevention Week

Sheriff's office says September shooting investigation still ongoing The incident occurred on Sept. 15, when a person suffering from a gunshot wound was dropped off at the Lake Monticello main entrance security station.

Sheriff's office says September shooing investigation still ongoing

Investigation into Scottsville area shooting continues The Aug. 28 incident occurred on the 5500 block of Rolling Road South, in the Scottsville area of the county.

Investigation into Scottsville area shooting continues

School leaders respond to recent controversy ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- In the wake of recent comments by an Albemarle County School Board member's comments about a student-run club, school leaders posted a statement online

School leaders respond to recent controversy

Don't break the bank on Halloween costumes this year CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- With Halloween right around the corner, costumes can get expensive. But Goodwill says there’s a way to get creative without breaking the bank.

Don't break the bank on Halloween costumes this year

Foxfield prepares for annual fall races ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Foxfield is expecting their biggest fall turnout yet at their annual fall races.

Foxfield prepares for annual fall races

City Council proposes site for homeless shelter CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The city of Charlottesville is looking to buy a building and create a new low-barrier shelter to serve the area's homeless population.

Location for new homeless shelter eyed by City Council.

Hamas says it accepts some elements of Gaza peace plan after Trump issues ultimatum Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all

#HappeningNow: AP reports Hamas has accepted parts of the peace plan put forth by President Donald Trump, including releasing all of the remaining hostages.

Charges filed in fatal pedestrian crash, police identify victim The Charlottesville Police Department says Eleanor Cribbs has been charged with reckless driving and operating a motor vehicle while using a handheld device.

Charges filed in fatal pedestrian crash, police identify victim

Fluvanna supervisors pause to remember former Supervisor Mozell Booker It was announced that Mozell Booker passed away Tuesday at the age of 83.

Fluvanna supervisors pause to remember former Supervisor Mozell Booker

The Cavaliers have reached the AP Top 25 for the first time in six years, and they are taking on the Cardinals this weekend. Show your Hoos spirit and be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card from Alumni Hall!

Richmond Road open after tractor trailer accident UPDATE: The road is now open according to the ACPD.

Richmond Road open after tractor trailer accident

Richmond Road open after tractor trailer accident UPDATE: The road is now open according to the ACPD.

Overturned tractor trailer closes Richmond Road

Deeds sends additional letter to U.Va. Board seeking answers on Ryan’s resignation Deeds said that because he had not received sufficient answers to his previous questions, he spoke to outside sources for knowledge of the events leading up to Ryan’s resignation.

Deeds sends additional letter to U.Va. Board seeking answers on Ryan’s resignation