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Tonsler League gives out free turkeys CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- With Thanksgiving around the corner, one local organization was spreading holiday cheer by giving out free turkeys on Sunday.

Tonsler League gives out free turkeys

Community ties fuel Rhoback as hundreds gather for grand opening CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS)— Hundreds of customers lined up before sunrise Saturday for the grand opening of Rhoback’s first-ever brick-and-mortar store at the Barracks Road Shopping Center, with some arriving

Community ties fuel Rhoback as hundreds gather for grand opening

Contractors to target invasive plants on several city properties The Charlottesville Department of Parks and Recreation says this work aims to reduce the impacts of invasive vegetation, increase the existing urban tree canopy, and restore native groundcover and trees.

Contractors to target invasive plants on several city properties

Rhoback opens first store in Charlottesville The idea for Rhoback began while co-founders Matt and Kristina Loftis were at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business several years ago.

Rhoback opens first store in Charlottesville

Community Counts: Orange County Rotary Club In this Community Counts, Bo Sykes talks with Jess Thompson with the Orange County Rotary Club about upcoming holiday activities in early December.

Community Counts: Orange County Rotary Club

Maintenance work coming up on part of Water Street Maintenance work could affect some downtown Charlottesville drivers next week.

Maintenance work coming up on part of Water Street

Dairy Market launches winter clothing drive to support The Haven CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Dairy Market is accepting donations as part of its winter clothing drive.

Dairy Market launches winter clothing drive to support The Haven

Tonsler League hosting 13th annual turkey drive CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The 13th Annual Tonsler League Turkey Drive is happening this Sunday, with organizers preparing to give away more than 200 turkeys to local families ahead

Tonsler League hosting 13th annual turkey drive this Sunday

UVA School of Medicine receives $5.3 million grant CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The UVA School of Medicine received a $5.3 million grant from the federal Department of Justice.

UVA School of Medicine receives $5.3 million grant

VDOT wraps major road project in Louisa County LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Virginia Department of Transportation has wrapped up a major 18-month pilot project on Route 15 — and it was far more than a

VDOT wraps major road project in Louisa County

Vindman wants transcript of call released WASHINGTON (CBS19 NEWS) -- Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-7th) is urging President Donald Trump to release a transcript of a call he held with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman just

Vindman wants transcript of call released

Jones given max sentence for shooting that killed UVA football players On Friday, Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. was sentenced to the maximum of five life sentences plus 23 years.

Jones given max sentence for shooting that killed UVA football players

TigerWash donates to Meals on Wheels CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- For TigerWash’s Nonprofit November, they’re giving back to a different organization each Friday.

TigerWash donates to Meals on Wheels during Nonprofit November.

Jones given maximum sentence for 2022 shooting that killed UVA football players On Friday, Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. was sentenced to the maximum of five life sentences plus 23 years.

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#BreakingNews: Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. sentenced to fived life terms in prison plus 23 years for 2022 shooting that killed three UVA football players. He will be eligible for parole in his geriatric years. More information to come.

Prison sentence for man convicted of threatening lives of former U.S. presidents, vice presidents Kevin Butler was convicted last December of seven counts of knowingly and willfully making various threats against then-President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

This is the second time Kevin Butler has been convicted of threatening the lives of a U.S. president and vice president.

Winter Open House coming up at Highland Attendees will get to explore the site’s Window to a New America exhibit and enjoy holiday decorations as well as an introductory history walk.

Winter Open House coming up at Highland

Jones sentencing enters 5th day with delay The sentencing hearing for Christopher Darnell Jones, Jr. got off to a late start on Friday morning.

Jones sentencing enters 5th day with delay

Man arrested, stolen firearms recovered The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office says residents on Crystal Lane in the Faber area have reported several larcenies, many of which involved firearms being taken.

Man arrested, stolen firearms recovered

Great American Smokeout encourages community to quit tobacco CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Great American Smokeout was held today, bringing together several local organizations to support people looking to quit tobacco.

Great American Smokeout encourages the community to quit tobacco

Centra Southside set to end OB/GYN Services CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Giving birth can already be challenging, but for expecting parents in Farmville, it’s about to get even harder. Centra Southside Community Hospital is preparing to

Centra Southside set to end OB/GYN Services

Musicians come together for concert at Old Cabell Hall CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A trio of European classical musicians came together to put on a show at Old Cabell Hall on Tuesday night.

Musicians come together for concert at Old Cabell Hall

Community marches for Trans Day of Remembrance CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, and the Queer Liberation Front, along with Indivisible Charlottesville, brought the community together to make their voices heard.

Community marches for Trans Day of Remembrance

Defense calls witnesses, expert on fourth day of Jones sentencing ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The fourth day of the Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. sentencing was a heavy day in terms of cross-examination, as the court heard from two

Defense calls witnesses, expert on fourth day of Jones sentencing.

CPD: Detectives have spoken with person of interest in 'Sage' Smith case “I want Sage’s family and this community to hear directly from me. We have not forgotten Sage. We will not forget Sage,” said CPD Chief Michael Kochis at a press

“I want Sage’s family and this community to hear directly from me. We have not forgotten Sage. We will not forget Sage,” said CPD Chief Michael Kochis.

Brew and Buddy Run coming back for ninth year The Paramount Theater is teaming up with Three Notch’d Brewing Company and Kardinal Hall for the annual Brew and Buddy Run.

Brew and Buddy Run coming back for ninth year

LMOA board to consider proposals to repay PPP loan The LMOA received a Paycheck Protection Program loan of more than $646,000 during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the funds to pay staff and cover other expenses. It was later told

LMOA board to consider proposals to repay PPP loan

Accidental fire damages two apartments The Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue says firefighters responded to the University Heights community off of Colonnade Drive around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidental fire damages two apartments

Blackhawk helicopter training takes place at Wintergreen WINTERGREEN, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Army National Guard conducted Blackhawk helicopter training at Wintergreen from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today to ensure that they are prepared for any

Blackhawk helicopter training takes place at Wintergreen

Tiny elves are hidden around the Downtown Mall CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- From now until January 11, families walking on the Downtown Mall might spot some unexpected visitors — tiny elves tucked into stores and display windows.

Tiny elves are hidden around the Downtown Mall