Isabel Cleary
Multimedia Journalist
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Isabel Cleary is a graduate of the University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism. She graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism and international relations. She joined the NBC29 team as a multimedia journalist in June 2021.
At UMD, Isabel anchored and reported for Capital News Service, and covered the 2020 Presidential Election.
During her college career she interned with NewTV, Montgomery Community Media, The Situation Room, CNN and Broadcaster in Barcelona, Spain.
When Isabel is not out reporting, she enjoys running Spartan races, hiking, and exploring new areas.
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Six runners are putting in over 350 miles and going through all kinds of weather to support children inside and outside of the classroom.
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The Democratic Party of Virginia has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service over a hold up of absentee ballots.
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Multiple Charlottesville groups are expressing their support and solidarity for the plaintiffs as Sines v. Kessler gets underway Monday, October 25.
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The Shelter for Help in Emergency and The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative are partnering up to spread awareness about domestic violence.
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The Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail has had a home electronic incarceration program for years, but really ramped it up when the coronavirus pandemic hit.
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After a month in service, the Afton Express is halfway to its goal of 40 riders a day.
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Pediatric experts say they are facing added challenges on top of COVID-19.
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If you have been told you are allergic to penicillin experts are saying it may be time to get reevaluated. Dr. Anna Smith of the University of Virginia says penicillin allergies are often misdiagnosed.
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Charlottesville may be getting a Wawa gas station on 5th Street Extended.
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The Blue Ridge Mountain Maze in Lovingston opens Saturday, September 25.
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A Charlottesville spokesperson is clarifying a press release sent out by the city Wednesday on the next steps for its Confederate statues.
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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has made restoring voting rights even easier. Some felons are eligible after they have completed their prison sentence.
Early voting is underway for the November elections, and while many things may be the same, there is one important difference for those voting through the mail.
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The University of Virginia says its quarantine and isolation policies are similar to last year.
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The University of Virginia officially opened its Veteran Student Center Thursday Sept. 9.
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Families from Afghanistan are resettling in Charlottesville, establishing a new life with the help of the International Rescue Committee.
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They’re simple, quick, and some doctors say they are almost as effective as PCR tests - as long as you have symptoms - but the convenience factor makes at-home tests hard to resist.
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The Afton Express, a bus service that carries riders over Afton Mountain, started its service September 1.
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More students in Nelson County are speaking out, and walking out, of school.
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Parents and students in Nelson County are demanding answers after a fight and other factors closed schools for two days.
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A Charlottesville toy store is partnering with the International Rescue Committee to collect donations for incoming Afghan families.
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Plexiglass barriers at grocery stores, nail salons, and even classrooms have become the norm, but experts say they should not be relied on without other safety measures in place.
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Policies for substitute teachers for both Charlottesville and Albemarle Co. schools are similar to other years, but they now need to be ready to show proof of being vaccinated or get tested for COVID-19.
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University of Virginia Health is making some changes to its visitation policy.
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Kate Franklin was diagnosed with leukemia at just three years old. Not only did she walk away from Boston Children’s Hospital cancer free, but also with a lasting friendship and, as she says, a calling.
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The International Rescue Committee of Charlottesville is helping Afghans resettle in the city as thousands flee from the Taliban.
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Students are getting ready to head back to class with masks in hand, but meal time will look a little different than usual too.
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For most of us just spotting a bear in our yard would be pretty scary, but seeing one that is sick with mange can be heartbreaking.
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As devastating wildfires tear through the west, Virginia is stepping up to help put out the flames.
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Therapist shortages nationwide are echoed at University of Virginia. Fixing it may make all the difference for some of the students coming back to grounds facing unexpected challenges.
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Beef sales have skyrocketed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While grocery stores may be struggling to keep the shelves stocked, some Virginia farms are thriving.
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Bond has been denied for a neurologist facing several charges related to child pornography.
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An invasive insect from Asia has been found in Albemarle County, posing a big risk to vineyards and orchards.
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The town of Scottsville was hammered by a powerful severe thunderstorm Wednesday night.
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University of Virginia’s Pavilion VIII is getting a makeover, and construction workers have made a discovery from the past.
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The post-coronavirus future of healthcare is a hot topic of conversation.
A neurologist with the University of Virginia Medical Center is facing felony charges related to child pornography.
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Virginia added new vaccine requirements for students entering kindergarten, seventh grade and twelfth grade this fall. Students need these shots in order to attend class.
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The University of Virginia School of Medicine says it has discovered a process that will hopefully lead to new treatments for seizure-related brain injuries.
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The Virginia Department of Health has expanded its algae warning for Lake Anna.
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A little rain didn’t stop the Madison County Fair from kicking off Wednesday, July 14, with a dairy show and a lot of excitement.
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Suicide is the second leading cause of death for ages 10 to 34, according to the CDC, and AT&T is stepping up to support an easier way to access help for those who are struggling.
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Experts now warn that symptoms, no matter how slight, should be taken seriously as a potential sign of COVID-19.
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Virtual learning became the norm during the coronavirus pandemic, but schools are now getting back to having in-person learning. While many students may be excited to return to the classroom, virtual learning may not be gone.
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The commonwealth is stepping up efforts to help lower-income Virginians.
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Charlottesville and Albemarle County have high coronavirus vaccination rates, but as the Fourth of July approaches and the Delta variant surges, experts say you may want to keep your mask handy.
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Charlottesville’s rental market is booming, but experts say there is not enough inventory to meet demand.
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The Virginia Department of Transportation says state police are ticketing drivers ignoring the tractor-trailer ban on Route 6 in Nelson County.
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Sen. Mark Warner introduced legislation to repurpose COVID-19 funding to support minor league baseball teams. However, the Charlottesville Tom Sox are a collegiate summer baseball team and would not be eligible.
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A supply shortage is impacting Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville and its projects in the area.