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9 hours ago

UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research

Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing

1 day ago

Drought conditions have not improved locally

Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known

1 day ago

PVCC course addresses area dental hygienist shortage

Virginia Dental Association finds the state has 6,515 dentists in the workforce compared to 5,372 dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care. 

2 days ago

ACPS says Lambs Lane campus won’t be ready for start of school year

Students will attend classes at the Boys & Girls Club on Lambs Lane and eat lunch in Albemarle High School's cafeteria for at least the first three weeks of school.

4 days ago

ODU did not inquire about criminal past of student who shot and killed Charlottesville native Brandon Shah

Report says Shah fought back with "extraordinary heroism" that prevented further shootings.

4 days ago

Residents express health concerns during Tenaska open house

While strict regular monitoring would be implemented at power station, the closest DEQ air monitoring station is at Albemarle High School.

5 days ago

Paint the Town Orange moved to Aug. 28

The event on the eve of the team's home opener against North Carolina State will include a pep rally and spirit walk.

5 days ago

Tenaska holding required info session on Fluvanna power plant proposal

The Nebraska-based company is seeking to build a second power plant in Fluvanna County.

6 days ago

UVA scientist uses $6.5 million grant to improve lymphatic disease diagnoses

A new SALT MRI assuages issue of some suffering undiagnosed for as many as 20 years.

1 week ago

VHHA: self-paying Va. ER visits increased 49% from 2022 to 2025

VHHA noted this is before major Medicaid cuts, which will likely result in more uninsured ER visits in the future.

1 week ago

Albemarle Schools hold ribbon-cutting for Mountain View Upper Elementary

The new school is ACPS' first in 24 years, and Principal Seth Kennard said students will benefit greatly from the additional space.

1 week ago

UVA researchers find new approach to treating a common form of brain cancer

Glioblastoma is the world's common form and deadliest brain cancer, but UVA researchers believe they may have found new way to treat it.

1 week ago

RWSA to perform controlled blast near Ragged Mountain on Friday

Crews will conduct the controlled blasting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Foxhaven Farm to break up rock for a water line installation.

1 week ago

Update: UVA names suspect in custody after stabbing near UVA dining hall

46-year-old Randall Fisher of Orange has been charged and is being held without bond after being detained by UVA Police early Thursday morning. The victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was released from the UVA Medical Center later that morning.

1 week ago

Skid steer stolen in Augusta Co.

The skid steer disappeared off a Cold Springs Rd. property sometime between July 16-20.

2 weeks ago

AAA disperses tips for driving if caught in severe weather

Morgan Dean with AAA MidAtlantic shared crucial advice for want to do if you're on the road when severe weather hits.

2 weeks ago

Assistant City Manager details future actions at encampment and Holiday Drive

Charlottesville Assistant City Manager Samuel Roman shared the city's plan to clear the encampments at Free Bridge and 0 East High by Sept. 1.

2 weeks ago

UVA to open 2027 season against Arkansas State in Week Zero

The Aug. 28, 2027, game will be the first ever matchup between the two programs.

2 weeks ago

Man in ICE custody charged with Louisa Co. murder of 2-year-old child

The child's mother brought her from Louisa to the Goochland Sheriff's Office on July 4. She was later pronounced dead at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital in Henrico.

2 weeks ago

Cville Food Co-op bows out of 501 Cherry grocery store

The developers pledge to ask other operators as to join the project following the co-op's departure.

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