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James River is Running High and Fast
The James River is running between seven and eight feet deep on average and when the river is running this high and fast, it poses a threat to life if someone falls into the river.
Scottsville Volunteer Fire Department Chief Tim Cersley says that it's not a good idea to walk along the river banks for the next few days because the ground could slide away from you.
If this happens you could easily be swept away in the rushing river current.
Chrysler Recall
Chrysler is recalling over 1.5 million vehicles to fix issues that can lead to fires.
The recalls cover 1993 to 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002 to 2007 Jeep Liberty models.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the problem is the gas tanks can catch fire in an accident.
Chrysler originally resisted the recall, saying that it was unnecessary.
On its website, the automaker says the recalls are to fix issues related to the trailer hitch assembly.
2nd BBQ, Bands and Brews Fest Coming to Fluco This Weekend
The 2nd BBQ, Bands and Brews festival is coming to Fluvanna County this weekend, June 22. 5,000 people are expected to attend with 3 bands, lost of BBQ and a kids zone.
Charlottesville Police Using Electric Car for Patrols on Downtown Mall
The police department has added a Nissan Leaf electric car to its fleet of vehicles.
CENTRAL VIRGINIA SPORTS
All-Star Game a Chance for Davis to Shine
Rashard Davis is less than two months away from the start of his college football career. And he's not afraid to try any kind of workout that might make his transition a little smoother.
Blake Miller Named Virginia’s Head Softball Coach
Virginia athletics director Craig Littlepage announced Tuesday that Blake Miller, the top assistant coach with Oregon the past three seasons, has been named the Cavaliers’ head softball coach.
Cavs' Cogswell Back in Action
Virginia infielder Branden Cogswell has returned from the broken finger that prematurely ended his sophomore season with the Cavaliers.
Fairchild Has High Hopes For UVa Quarterbacks
New Virgina Offensive Coordinator Steve Fairchild says he enjoys coaching the crop of UVa quarterbacks, and believes "we'll have good quarterback play here."
NATIONAL NEWS
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Iraqis vote in 2 Sunni-dominated provinces
Iraqi state TV says voters have begun casting ballots in two Sunni-dominated provinces amid tight security aimed at thwarting insurgent attempts to disrupt the elections.
Singapore haze at worst yet, Malaysia schools shut
Singapore is urging people to remain indoors amid unprecedented levels of air pollution after a smoky haze wrought by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia worsened dramatically.
US officials try to save Taliban talks after Afghan backlash
Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry President Hamid Karzai on Wednesday suspended security negotiations with the U.S. and scuttled a peace delegation to the Taliban, sending American officials scrambling to preserve the possibility of dialogue with the militants.
China astronauts give students lecture from space
China has held its first classroom lecture from its orbiting space station as part of efforts to popularize the successful manned space flight program among young people.