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Charlottesville: Restaurant ruckus spills outside, one man shot in leg
A 30-year-old man was shot in the leg last night after an altercation at a diner in Charlottesville. The shooting took place outside of Holly’s Diner at 1221 E. Market St., according to the Charlottesville Police Department. At 11:23 p.m., officers were sent to the scene where they discovered...
Verona woman pleads guilty to stealing $372,000 from ailing father, avoids prison
STAUNTON — A woman who stole over $372,000 from her ailing father, then violated her bond by allegedly selling his truck to raise cash for an attorney, pleaded guilty last week in Augusta County Circuit Court. Ashley E. Cook, 47, of Verona, was convicted on a charge of financial exploitation of a mentally incapacitated adult. Ten additional forgery charges were not prosecuted. ...
Crozet’s Thomas Heilman feeling prepared heading into Olympics
CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - Seventeen-year-old Thomas Heilman says he feels prepared for the Olympics. The Crozet native has been in the pool six days a week for the past year at Charlottesville’s Piedmont YMCA getting ready for this moment. “It’s been a lot of fun, but obviously it takes...
Man charged with rape for June assault in Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A Charlottesville man has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault that occurred last month. The Albemarle County Police Department began an investigation on June 7, after a victim reported being assaulted the day before. On July 22, 25-year-old John G. Bencid was...
Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA scrambling to find space for dogs in its care
The Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA has seen an alarming increase in the number of animals brought to the shelter, and the organization is scrambling to find space for canines in its care. The shelter currently has more than 450 animals in its care; it only has 65 kennels for dogs on...
State Democrats push for free tax filing in Virginia
Members of Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on Gov. Youngkin to support an expansion of an IRS program that would let Virginians file their federal taxes for free.Why it matters: A 12-state pilot of the IRS' Direct File program that launched this tax season had overwhelmingly positive reviews and saved participants millions in filing fees, Axios' Emily Peck reported.Now, all 50 states are invited to participate in an expanded program for next tax season. The big picture: In a letter sent to Youngkin last week, Virginia's congressional Democrats urged the governor to work with the General Assembly and federal...
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