Virology? Charlottesville rallies turn deadly after car attack
Clashes erupted in Charlottesville as anti racism and far right groups confronted each other. A driver killed Heather Heyer 32 and injured many others before police halted the violence. James Alex Fields Jr. 20 of Ohio faces second degree murder and related charges. State Troopers died in a helicopter crash monitoring the chaos. Public memorials were postponed over safety concerns.
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Heather Heyer Dies Standing Up for Fairness in Charlottesville
Heather Heyer 32 was killed in Charlottesville as she opposed white nationalist demonstrations. Her mother, Susan Bro, describes Heyer as someone who asked people why they believed what they did and stood for fairness and equal treatment. Violet the chocolate chihuahua watches nearby. The incident occurred when a driver hit counterprotesters, injuring 19 others.
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Alleged Nazi sympathizer driver tied to deadly attack in college town
An explosion of violence in a Virginia college town ended with one dead and 19 injured after a car allegedly driven by James Alex Fields Jr. plowed into crowds during clashes between white supremacists and counter protesters. Fields, 20, was arrested and faces murder and malicious wounding charges.
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Robins Residents Oppose High Density City Square Rezoning
Robins residents organized SaveRSquare.org and gathered about 900 signatures to challenge a rezoning plan that would add three story mixed use and dense residential space along Oak Street. They argue the square should serve local services with room for future businesses and worry traffic and congestion from taller buildings.
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