Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of August.
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🚧 Accidents
On Friday evening, a storm hit Charlottesville and Albemarle, knocking out power for thousands, triggering a lightning-caused fire that displaced residents and pets, and prompting crews to clear downed trees from Darden Towe Park and I-64.
🏛️ Government
Virginia State Police and Albemarle County Fire Rescue held a helicopter training exercise at Mountain View Elementary School on Founders Pl. shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday, and neighborhood children were invited to climb aboard the aircraft.
🏥 Health
UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center in Charlottesville reported that calls for liver injuries from medications, supplements and alcohol increased by nearly 400% between 2000 and 2024 (more than 80% required hospitalization) as researchers flagged concern over youth suicide attempts and accidental overdoses in older adults.
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