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3 weeks ago

Two men in custody on charges tied to fatal Staunton shooting

One had an outstanding warrant for an unrelated drug charge in Fluvanna County .

3 weeks ago

UVA and Sentara in Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Both of the areas hospitals show up in a list of best hospitals, healthcare companies, and health systems in which to work.

3 weeks ago

Cville Invasive Plant Partnership observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Eleven area agencies comprising Cville's Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) have organized events through this week which is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.

3 weeks ago

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi coming to UVA’s Rotunda

Pelosi, 85, has been in the House of Representatives since 1987 and served two terms as the Speaker. She announced she will not seek re-election and will retire in January 2027. 

3 weeks ago

Closings and delays for Mon., Feb. 23

Winter weather closings and delays

4 weeks ago

CHS students display art inspired by UVA School of Medicine experiences

Charlottesville High School students are displaying creative and colorful art at CreatorHub downtown, inspired by leading-edge research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

4 weeks ago

CPD and CCS begin hiring process for SROs

Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School will both have a school resource officer come August.

4 weeks ago

Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats

The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.

4 weeks ago

2026 Tom Sox schedule features division rival emphasis and new VBL playoff format

The Charlottesville Tom Sox have released their 36-game schedule for this coming summer that features more emphasis on in-division matchups, and a new Valley Baseball League playoff format in the team's quest for a fifth league title.

4 weeks ago

Fluvanna Sheriff makes arrest in two-and-a-half year old murder case

The Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department has made an arrest in a two-and-a-half year old murder case on Ridge Road.

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected

The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.

4 weeks ago

VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area

During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue

4 weeks ago

Drugs, cash and firearms were found in a Fluvanna County drug bust on I-64

The drugs included marijuana, "magic mushrooms" and vape cartridges.

4 weeks ago

City Council hears little input on how to spend $10m budget surplus

The only person to speak during the public comment session was former Mayor Nikayah Walker.

4 weeks ago

WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden

As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.

4 weeks ago

Voting underway in city stormwater drain art contest

Three stormwater drains in the city stand to get a makeover in coming months as voting has begun for winning designs in the Charlottesville Utilities Storm Drain Art Contest.

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Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation

Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.

11 hours ago in Lifestyle, Religion

A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday

Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.

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Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title

Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.