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2 days ago | 29news.com | Taylor Locke

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Big tech is making a big impact in Botetourt County. This week’s Google economic development deal totals over $18 million for the county, being invested back into the community. Botetourt County Administrator Gary Larrowe says Google actually encouraged the county to reinvest in the community, something they were already planning to do. That shared goal led to a tri-party agreement between the Board of Supervisors, Google, and the Economic Development Authority.

3 days ago | 29news.com | Michael Russo

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A Highland County man who was wanted for an attempted second-degree murder charge was apprehended in Augusta County on Monday. According to the Highland County Sheriff’s Office, Charles “Chuck” Houston Smith was wanted on six felonies and two misdemeanor warrants since May 10 following an incident when Smith shot at his girlfriend while in her vehicle after a verbal altercation, the HCSO report said.

4 days ago | 29news.com | Michael Russo

LURAY, Va. (WHSV) - Shenandoah National Park will adopt a cashless fee system starting July 1, meaning entrance and campground fees must be mobile or electronic payments, according to an SNP release. Park visitors can also pay entrance, campground and permitting fees online at www.recreation.gov before their trip. Debit and credit card payments are also accepted in person. Meanwhile, park bookstores and facilities such as gift shops, lodging, waysides and restaurants will still accept cash.

1 week ago | 29news.com | Kate Nuechterlein

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville Police Department no longer plans to use a new data technology system called Peregrine that City Council originally approved. After the close decision to allocate $150,000 to Charlottesville Police to use Peregrine’s services, Chief Michael Kochis says the Council members who were initially in favor began expressing reservations about how the data could be used in immigration enforcement efforts.

1 week ago | 29news.com | Jacob Phillips

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A clinic at UVA Health is focusing on a lesser-known, but serious, brain condition that often mimics other illnesses and is commonly overlooked. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, or NPH, is caused by a buildup of excess fluid in the brain and can lead to symptoms like walking difficulties, memory problems, and more. One UVA Health expert is leading a new clinic aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment for patients who might otherwise be misdiagnosed.