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Severe Thunderstorm Warning including parts of Augusta County, VA, Nelson County, VA until 5:00 PM!

The Harrisonburg medical center will close its inpatient pediatric unit September 30.

State Sen. Obenshain criticizes Sentara RMH over inpatient pediatric care unit closure After the recent news of Sentara RMH’s plans to close its inpatient pediatric care unit, state Sen. Mark Obenshain has spoken out about the hospital’s decision.

Following last night's ex*****on, 31 people remain on death row in South Carolina. The state's supreme court has cleared the way for an ex*****on to take place every five weeks.

South Carolina inmate dies by lethal injection in state’s first ex*****on in 13 years South Carolina is set to execute its first inmate in 13 years after an unintended pause because the state could not obtain the drugs needed for lethal injections.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Dayton VA and Belmont Estates VA until 3:45 PM!

Interactive Doppler Radar on the 29 First Alert Weather App.

Scattered thunderstorms are developing right on schedule. Drifting to the southeast.

Isolated severe storm likely.

A Virginia police captain breaks down what a lot of car-on-pedestrian crashes have in common.

Police urge caution as pedestrian crashes spike across central Virginia Police saw a spike in pedestrian crashes over a two-week span, so they are now providing safety tips for walking on the road.

"Our mission is to get people outside to enjoy each other in the fall season,” the maze's manager said.

Blue Ridge Mountain Maze kicks off just in time for Fall Equinox In Nelson County, thousands are expected to attend the Blue Ridge Mountain Maze.

Don't miss the best plays from the biggest high school football games in Central Virginia! Watch Friday Night Fury for the recap ⬇

Friday Night Fury - high school football scores and highlights High school football highlights from across Central Virginia on September 21, 2024.

"Everyone just made it seem like I was the aggressor."

A Chesterfield mother is speaking up after her 6-year-old son came home with a black eye and said a bully directed racist language at him. She says the school retaliated when she tried to bring it up

‘My child has a black eye:’ Chesterfield mom outraged after son beaten, called racial slur on school bus The Chesterfield mother says she was threatened with being banned from the school for speaking out on her child's behalf.

Fed officials are trying to prevent an economic slowdown from getting worse. What rate cuts are expected next in 2025?

Fed lowers interest rates with surprising jumbo half-point cut Fed officials are trying to prevent an economic slowdown from getting worse.

Saturday sunrise from atop Afton, VA. Snapped by Kenneth Johnston.

A broad-winged hawk. As seen by Marshall Faintich over the Rockfish Valley of Virginia.

Watching for an isolated severe thunderstorm risk

Isolated Severe Storm Risk Unsettled next week

Trinity's mother is proud AND grateful for her daughter's quick thinking.

11-year-old girl saves 7 siblings from burning home: ‘Teach your kids fire safety’ An 11-year-old girl in Wisconsin credits her family's safety plan after she saved her siblings in a house fire.

Meteorologist Josh Fitzpatrick is tracking an isolated severe thunderstorm risk! Get your detailed and updated 29 First Alert Forecast beginning at 6 a.m. on 29News at Sunrise.

Still warm Saturday and while dry to start, some scattered afternoon storms. Isolated severe risk. Detailed forecast, here: https://www.29news.com/weather/

Albemarle County has $100,000 on hand specifically earmarked to help renters afford their security deposits.

Albemarle County offers financial help to pushed out renters The money is targeted to the tenants of Cavalier Crossing who are being forced to move out.

“There needs to be more awareness about prostate cancer and prostate cancer screening,” a UVA public health expert said.

UVA doctors combat prostate cancer by closing the knowledge gap A man who is at average risk of prostate cancer should get checked at age 50.

Kappa Sigma was first suspended last February when a student was hospitalized after an alleged hazing event.

UVA officially terminates Kappa Sigma’s Fraternal Organization Agreement This comes after a nearly seven-month investigation found hazing took place at the fraternity.

Jackson-Via Elementary School hopes fun events like spirit weeks can get kids more excited for the classroom.

Charlottesville school works to boost attendance Students at Jackson-via Elementary School in Charlottesville just wrapped up a spirit week aimed at boosting attendance.

Nice Friday evening for High School Football. Catch the highlights tonight with the Friday Night Fury at 11 on 29 News!

An electronic repair store on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall is offering its services to a nonprofit that provides computers for children.

Charlottesville business offers free laptop repairs for local nonprofit

The Dallas Cowboys' blowout loss last week against the New Orleans Saints was reportedly called a federal disaster by a government agency, accidentally.

FEMA accidentally sends news release declaring disaster for Cowboys after loss to Saints

The Salem man stole a car with a young child inside, who he later abandoned, according to police.

18-year-old arrested after Salem crime spree An 18-year-old was arrested after a crime spree spanning several neighborhoods in Salem.

UPDATE: The westbound shoulder is no longer closed.
Slow traffic remains. Use caution if this is part of your route.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on 1-64 (Mile Marker 103) in Albemarle County. The westbound right shoulder is closed.
Slow-moving traffic is expected in the area.