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Police respond to bomb threat at Planet Fitness
Police respond to bomb threat at Planet Fitness

For the second time in a month, the Planet Fitness location at Fifth Street Station has been the target of a bomb threat.

Foxfield, New Dominion among best bets for weekend

Foxfield, New Dominion among best bets for weekend

Here's the breakdown of what you need to know headed into another busy weekend in the area. 

Bridge work to cause brief delays in Albemarle

Bridge work to cause brief delays in Albemarle

On Wednesday, the contractor replacing the bridge over the North Fork Hardware River in Albemarle County will need to pause traffic at Scottsville Road and Red Hill Road for two 10-minute intervals.

Archaeologists recovering artifacts hit by fire at Montpelier

Archaeologists recovering artifacts hit by fire at Montpelier

Archaeologists at James Madison’s Montpelier are recovering priceless artifacts were damaged in a lab fire. The fire took out a lot of equipment like computers and flagging markers.

Orange residents killed in Fauquier County crash

Orange residents killed in Fauquier County crash

The Virginia State Police reports the crash occurred around 11:05 a.m. Wednesday on James Madison Highway just south of the intersection with Beach Road.

One Crozet man is sharing his experience as a living kidney donor

One Crozet man is sharing his experience as a living kidney donor

One Crozet man who has been working with a doctor at UVA Health is sharing his experience of living as an organ donor, shedding light on what it's like knowing part of him may be used to help someone else.

Annual Truck Touch event back for 6th year

Annual Truck Touch event back for 6th year

Kids who love big trucks have an opportunity to learn about them hands-on next weekend. Montessori School of Charlottesville is hosting their 6th Truck Touch Day.

Community Counts: Region Ten and DEA Drug Takeback

Community Counts: Region Ten and DEA Drug Takeback

In this Community Counts, Bo Sykes talks with Joanna Jennings with Region Ten talks about this weekend's spring Drug Takeback.

Tom Tom Foundation recaps 12th annual festival

Tom Tom Foundation recaps 12th annual festival

Thousands of people turned out for this year’s Tom Tom Festival in downtown Charlottesville.

Seeking feedback on potential improvements for part of Ivy Road corridor

Seeking feedback on potential improvements for part of Ivy Road corridor

VDOT wants to hear from area residents on a transportation study on Ivy Road between Ednam Drive in Albemarle County and Alderman Road in Charlottesville.

Backpack of ammunition on school property caused brief lockdown

Backpack of ammunition on school property caused brief lockdown

Schools in Stanardsville were put on a modified lockdown Friday morning. No weapon was found.

Show Your Love for Shenandoah project to close picnic area

Show Your Love for Shenandoah project to close picnic area

The Pinnacles Picnic Grounds will be closed during the annual event.

New fee schedule approved for Community Development

New fee schedule approved for Community Development

The CDD handles planning, reviewing and implementing land uses in the county as well as maintaining historic and cultural resources and businesses run out of private homes.

Police investigating incident involving a knife

Police investigating incident involving a knife

The incident occurred around 6:35 a.m. Friday on the 100 block of Maury Avenue.

One killed, one hurt in head-on crash in Albemarle County

One killed, one hurt in head-on crash in Albemarle County

The Albemarle County Police Department says the crash occurred around 2:40 p.m. Thursday on the 600 block of Taylors Gap Road.

Feel Good Friday: President Ryan reflects on his 13th Boston Marathon

Feel Good Friday: President Ryan reflects on his 13th Boston Marathon

President Jim Ryan completed his 13th Boston Marathon, but this year's record breaking attempt came with some challenges.

Capitals donate to Madison hockey rink rebuilding efforts

Capitals donate to Madison hockey rink rebuilding efforts

The Madison Roller Hockey Rink rebuilding project just got a huge boost from some of the biggest names in the hockey world. The rink was destroyed by a wildfire last month.

UVA celebrating 100 years of women in science and medicine

UVA celebrating 100 years of women in science and medicine

Women in Science and Medicine at UVA are celebrating a big milestone. 

Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle announces new leader

Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle announces new leader

Hailey Peterson has accepted the position of executive director of Meals on Wheels of Charlottesville/Albemarle, starting Monday.

Film director Story coming to Charlottesville

Film director Story coming to Charlottesville

Lighthouse Studio is hosting director Tim Story and cinematographer Larry Blanford for a community discussion this Sunday at Vinegar Hill Theater.

2024 Burger Week ends Sunday

2024 Burger Week ends Sunday

Multiple restaurants around Charlottesville are participating this week in Burger Week, where you can try a specialty burger for only $8.

Construction has started at Bennett's Village

Construction has started at Bennett's Village

Phase one of building Bennett's Village is now underway. Once complete, it will be an all-inclusive play space for every child.

Officer Wagner's name to be added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

Officer Wagner's name to be added to National Law Enforcement Memorial

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced on Thursday that the names of 282 officers who died in the line of duty will be added to the National Law Enforcement Memorial this year.

Asking for help to care for dozens of kittens

Asking for help to care for dozens of kittens

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA says it already has 80 kittens under eight weeks of age in its care.

Pet Project: Queen of the Castle

Pet Project: Queen of the Castle

For Pet Project on April 25, meet Queen of the Castle.

Local mother pleads guilty to child porn charge

Local mother pleads guilty to child porn charge

On Wednesday, Eleanor Hoppe pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography in a plot to molest a young girl.