Katie Couric to speak at UVa commencement (2012/5/19)
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Couric's address will follow the academic procession that begins at 10 a.m. Sunday in Charlottesville.

New U.Va. Art Museum Exhibit Spotlights the Feminine in Modern French Art (2012/5/19)

Emilie Charmy, Self-Portrait with an Album , c. 1907-1912. Oil on canvas, 45 3/4 x 35 1/16 in, 116.16 cm x 89.07 cm.

Motorcyclist critical after Culpeper crash (2012/5/19)

A Culpeper motorcyclist was on life support Friday after he collided with a car that police said turned into his lane.

The American Gladiators (2012/5/19)

In an arena formed of cotton bales, President Lincoln and the newly-elected President of the Confederate States, Jefferson Davis, square off as gladiators before an audience comprised of black slaves, one of whom sits in imperial state [cf.A April 29, 1865 ]. The caption's reference to "Emperor Caesar" may be ironically intended, as Caesar was a ... (more)

Feds Say Barboursville Pilot Tried to Bring Gun on Plane in NY (2012/5/18)
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An airline pilot is accused of trying to board a flight at Buffalo for New York City with a loaded revolver in his bag, and authorities believe he'd been flying with it for two days.

Plan To Speed Up Ambulance Service In Fluvanna Gets Slowed Down (2012/5/18)
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Faster ambulance service in Fluvanna County is taking longer than some first imagined. Six months after the board of supervisors voted to add paid EMS staff, it still hasn't happened.

McDonnell Signs Voter ID Law, Issues Executive Order (2012/5/18)
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Governor McDonnell signed the voter ID law, and issued an executive order to the state board of elections, directing them to send a free voter ID card to every VA voter before the Nov. elections

Lawn residents relish final days at UVa (2012/5/18)

For some, beach week is worth skipping.

UVA Prepares for 183rd Final Exercises (2012/5/18)
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The facilities management team at the University of Virginia spent much of Friday getting ready for the university's 183rd Final Exercises.

VDOT Money Coming for Belmont Bridge & Hillsdale Drive Projects (2012/5/18)
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Money to replace the Belmont Bridge and extend Hillsdale Drive could be on the way.

Mother, son set to graduate on the same day (2012/5/18)

“I’m extremely proud of both of them,” said Cecil Thompson.

Pilot Arrested for Possessing Gun at Buffalo Niagara International Airport (2012/5/18)
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Buffalo -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced Friday that 52-year-old Brett Dieter of Barbersville, Virginia, was arrested and charged by Criminal Complaint with unlawfully possessing a concealed firearm as he attempted to board an airplane this morning at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport.

Debate Over Disinfecting Our Water - Chlorine or Chloramine? (2012/5/18)
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There's a debate bubbling up about how best to disinfect our drinking water. The RWSA is planning to get rid of chlorine in 2014 in favor of a different disinfectant called chloramine.

Senator Warner on Your Corner (2012/5/18)
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Senator Mark Warner 's Office held a constituent service event Friday. A staff member from Senator Warner 's office came to Charlottesville to hear from constituents, it's part of "Warner On your Corner." Senator Mark Warner's Office held a constituent service event Friday.

Fundraiser for Fishersville Girl Battling Leukemia (2012/5/18)
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You can help a child fighting for her life this weekend in Stuarts Draft.

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