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Winter weather in forecast leads to area school closings
Morning snow and ice could make for dangerous driving conditions.
Tony Elliott named ACC Coach of the Year
Elliott has guided the Cavaliers their second-ever 10-win season
12 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
12 hours ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
12 hours ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
ICE arrests Afghan national suspected of having terror connections in Waynesboro
DHS says Jaan Shah Safi provided support to ISIS after entering the U.S. in 2021.
North Garden Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Celebration returns Saturday evening
After the last couple of years of relative darkness, the North Garden Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Celebration returns for the season Saturday evening at a new location.
Local FBI Special Agent in Charge appointed new state public safety secretary
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed the current Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Richmond Field Office, Stanley Meador, as the Commonwealth's next Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.
19 hours ago in National
Trump proposal would weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry, loosening regulatory pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks.
19 hours ago in National
Luigi Mangione’s court hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
A high-stakes hearing in the New York murder case against Luigi Mangione continues Thursday, a year to the day after prosecutors say he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
19 hours ago in Lifestyle
Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend
As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and ‘The Last of Us’
From big-budget Hollywood fare like "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider" starring Angelina Jolie, to Juice WRLD's video for "Hear Me Calling" to "The Last of Us" on HBO Max, the PlayStation experience has leapt far past the console.
19 hours ago in Entertainment
Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison
A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday at an emotional hearing over the "Friends" star's overdose death.
19 hours ago in Sports
Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Riley Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.
19 hours ago in Sports
Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks’ game with Pistons due to right calf strain
Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter.
Area will be under winter weather advisory Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area Friday from 1 a.m. until 4 p.m.
23 hours ago in Food Scene,
Cville Local Deals: An all-star burger lineup at Timberwood Tap House
Timberwood Tap House American Grill has one of those menus that has something for everybody.
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger announces first cabinet appointment
Figueroa served as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources during the Northam administration.
Governor-elect makes 2nd cabinet appointment a state ag secretary
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger named Shenandoah Valley native Katie K. Frazier as Virginia's next Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry.
UVA Health part of worldwide immunoglobulin COVID treatment trial
UVA Health is part of a worldwide clinical trial examining a potential COVID treatment using a drug made with antibodies gathered from healthy people who've recovered from the illness and had received a COVID vaccine.
