Events
Celebrate the Fourth in Central Virginia
C’ville Spectacular Fireworks Show – 9PM on Carter Mountain (visible from vantage points around Central Virginia
Tonsler Park Celebration – begins at 6PM, music, food trucks, bounce houses and fireworks
Boars Head Independence Day Celebration – festivities start at 5PM, fireworks at 9PM
Scottsville Independence Day Parade and Celebration – Parade at 9AM, festivities in the afternoon and fireworks at dusk
Crozet Independence Day Celebration – 5PM parade down Crozet Ave, 6PM festivities begin at King Family Vineyard with fireworks at 9:30
Red, White and Blue in Greene – 4PM – 10PM with fireworks at 9:25
Shakespeare at the Ruins
The Four County Players present “Much Ado About Nothing” at the historic Barboursville Ruins with performances July 17 thru August 1.
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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.
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Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
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To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
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4 days ago in National
Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows
Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.
5 days ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
7 days ago in National
Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.
7 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, National
SPLC motion alleges ‘vindictive prosecution’
The motion cites statements made by President Trump and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.
1 week ago in National
A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested
A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.
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Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks
Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
How to talk about money with your kids
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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea
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6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
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Impossible Trivia 6-30-26
Q: A recent behavioral economics study looked at what makes people spend more money than they planned in grocery stores.

A: The presence of background music
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Cville Local Experts: The importance of caregivers in helping seniors thrive
BrightStar Community Outreach Specialist Korey Hess highlights the invaluable work caregivers do every day for their clients.
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Utility work on Main Street to impact Charlottesville traffic, Copeley road closed July 10
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Local nonprofits tackle food insecurity among immigrant families
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Va. General Assembly passes state budget, avoiding shutdown
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Suspect in June 2025 shooting arrested in Richmond
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2 hours ago in Entertainment
A marriage proposal and Bad Bunny steal attention from Novak Djokovic’s opening Wimbledon match
Novak Djokovic witnessed a marriage proposal in the crowd at Centre Court during his Wimbledon first-round match Monday and was quick to ask for an invitation to the wedding.
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1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment
Fridays After Five: 38 Years of the Downtown Mall Soundtrack
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4 days ago in Entertainment
Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100
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Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years
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