Amaya Mitchell
Multimedia Journalist at WVIR-TV (Charlottesville, VA)
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - University of Virginia Police department got a special visitor Friday morning, May 9, former NBA player, Theo Ratliff. The basketball star did not come empty handed. He brought his book about anti-bullying, titled ‘Theo the Hero’, to donate copies to UVA Police Department‘s tutoring and mentoring program. UVA Police have been tutoring second grade students in Albemarle County for the past four years.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Businesses are slowly starting to feel the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. “It doesn’t feel like anybody, I mean, aside from our local community or some of our wonderful customers would care [if we went under,] like in terms of the federal government,” said Alakazam Toy Store owner Ellen Joy. Joy says things have not been this bad since the pandemic. “So, there were shortages then, but the fact that this is self-inflicted seems so wild to me.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two science programs at Charlottesville City Schools are being recognized statewide. The Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition has awarded Charlottesville City Schools with two ‘Programs that Work’ awards. These were given to the iSTEM program for pre-K through 4th graders and the UVA Innovation Hub at Buford Middle. “It’s a great honor.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Community Attention Foster Families is looking for new families in the area to provide a safe, loving homes for children in the Charlottesville community. You can join the foster parent information session for free to learn more. The next session is May 8, from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. and is on Zoom. “It’s just hearing more about what [foster care is,] what does it take to be a foster parent.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Tempuratures are warming up and that means farmer stands and markets are gearing up for the busy season. Farmers in the Park is back for the summer season and ready to provide the community with fresh produce. This is a producer-only market meaning there are booths for farmers, food vendors, and artisans. These markets are each Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and will continue going through October. “I would say come out here because it is in the park.
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I’ll have a breakdown of the report on @29NewsWVIR at noon.
After the Albemarle County commonwealth’s attorney withdrew his objection to publishing the reports, the University made them public, along with additional supporting materials. https://t.co/gtPjBsS48n
RT @cvillepolice: News Release: CPD Officers Respond to Reported Assault, Provide Life-Saving Measures https://t.co/hmoS9zdUSV
#UPDATE @RideWithCAT confirmed the crashed was caused by a medical emergency. Further investigation revealed alcohol and speed were not a factor and no charges are being pursued against the driver of the bus.
#UPDATE Crews have removed the bus out of the house. @29NewsWVIR https://t.co/pz5fJnlAsT