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Spartans defeated Albemarle 13-1 Wednesday night

University of Virginia students, faculty and staff have been urged to shelter in place as police search for a suspect in the Lewis Mountain neighborhood adjacent to Grounds.

One person is dead following a plane crash that occurred in Albemarle County on Saturday, Virginia State Police said.

The Colonels and Patriots played a back-and-forth first half Tuesday night.

Virginia State Police said that they were seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 45-year-old woman in Appomattox County.

Patrick Henry defeats Albemarle, 55-28.

On Friday, William Fleming returned home to host Albemarle out of Charlottesville and got their first win in the last three meetings, 55-0.

WATCH: Patrick Henry advances to region final with win over Albemarle

Surrounding counties are lending a hand after winds took hold of multiple fires across Virginia. A crew from Southwest Virginia headed to Albemarle and Page counties last week to help put out the fires.

The fire warranted help from agencies in six counties.

The Patriots wide receiver was dynamic and productive in a huge win over visiting Albemarle.

Heritage took down Albemarle 24-7.

PH is on the road at undefeated Albemarle.

Patrick Henry won with a game at home against Albemarle, 30-13.

Trailing 23-7 at halftime, the William Fleming Colonels did everything except give up on Friday night.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of the city of Waynesboro, Nelson, Albemarle, Augusta, Rockingham counties.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for parts of Nelson and Albemarle counties.

In girls lacrosse action, Patrick Henry defeated Stafford 21-1 in the Region 5D Semifinals. Savannah Derey netted 8 goals, Emma Kate Greer had 6 in the victory. The Patriots will now face Albemarle in the Region 5D Final on Thursday.

RICHMOND, Va. Nine people are dead, including a 4-year-old, after crashes across the Commonwealth over the Independence Day weekend, according to Virginia State Police. Last year, Virginia State Police reports that there were 7 deadly crashes. According to police, the crashes happened in Albemarle, Arlington, Bedford, Carroll, James City, Lunenburg, Price Edward and Russell counties. Authorities say the crashes in Augusta, Arlington and Russell counties involved motorcycles. Virginia State Police reported a total of 444 crashes.

ROANOKE, Va. – Patrick Henry certainly took advantage of playing at home on Friday night. PH defeated No. 6 Albemarle 56-14 to advance in Region 5D. Now, the Patriots will head to play No. 2 North Stafford.