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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real
"Bugonia" is having its world premiere Thursday evening at the prestigious Venice Film Festival, where it's in competition for the top prize, the Golden Lion. Focus Features is releasing the film in North American theaters on Oct. 24.
Women’s lacrosse gets largest gift in UVA women’s athletics program history
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation have announced what they call "a transformative $3 million anonymous gift to endow scholarships for the UVA Women’s Lacrosse program".
Organizers believe the City SRO Community Forum was a productive first step
Citizens gathered on Tuesday night at Trailblazer elementary to discuss the return of School Resource Officers to City Schools.
Scammers are sending fake U.S. District Court arrest warrants
As with other fake warrant scams, people are asked to use Bitcoin, gift cards or bank account information.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
A shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic school kills 2 children, injures 17 people
A shooter opened fire Wednesday morning during Mass at a Minneapolis Catholic school, killing two children and injuring 17 other people before killing himself, officials said.
‘Splash Bash’ to showcase young swimmers from underserved communities
Over 100 young swimmers and volunteers will gather Sept. 7 at Fry’s Spring Beach Club for the second annual Splash Bash.
Firefly Fiber Broadband urging not shooting around power lines while dove-hunting
As dove hunting season approaches, Palmyra-based Firefly Fiber Broadband is launching a new campaign urging residents to "Be a Good Neighbor."
Double Hoo and UVA Law grad Cleo Powell elected next state Supreme Court Chief Justice
1982 UVA Law grad and Double Hoo Cleo E. Powell has been unanimously elected by her peers as the next Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court.
Albemarle Supervisors wonder if 10-minute rural response time goal is achievable
After hearing the myriad data by County COO Kristy Shifflett in the Strategic-Plan-Execution Analysis-Report (SPEAR), supervisors took particular note in Priority 1 police response time in rural areas under the Safety and Well Being data and its achievability.
2 weeks ago in World
Tons of overripe tomatoes become projectiles in Spain’s ‘Tomatina’ food fight
Thousands of people from around the world seeking a uniquely messy thrill spent one wild hour flinging bushels of overripe tomatoes at each other during Spain's "Tomatina" celebration Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
At some colleges, move-in day includes students’ dogs and cats
Crossing paths with dogs, cats and other animals is part of campus life for students at Eckerd College, a liberal arts school in Florida that allows pets to live in dormitories.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Wimbledon champions Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek get off to good starts at the US Open
Iga Swiatek is trying to do something no woman has done since Serena Williams in 2012: win the U.S. Open and Wimbledon in the same season. Jannik Sinner is trying to do something no man has done since Roger Federer in 2008: repeat as U.S. Open champion.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
James Cameron on two decades of making ‘Avatar’ and the future he sees for movies
James Cameron first began developing "Avatar" more than 30 years ago. He started working on the first film in earnest 20 years ago. Production on the third film, "Fire and Ash," which ran concurrently with 2022's "The Way of Water," got underway eight years ago.
2 weeks ago in , UVA
Barber: Virginia, Coastal Carolina mysteries to each other going into opener
With remade football rosters, Virginia and Coastal Carolina won't know what to expect from each other Saturday night.
Albemarle High School requires football fans under 13 to be accompanied by an adult
Citing "an uptick" in potential fights, Albemarle's principal has instituted new safety policies for high school football games.
Charlottesville man charged with multiple auto break-ins in the Fishersville area
The charges also include felony credit card larceny.
ACPD makes fourth arrest in October 2024 shooting
Jamarques Lamont Andres Jones, an 18-year-old Charlottesville resident, became the fourth person charged in connection with October 2024 shooting.
Gas leak caused closure on Seminole Trail/29 North
Reported gas leak has closed 29 North at Hilton Heights Road.
County releases annual SPEAR report, tracking its own progress
“This year’s report shows both progress and challenges in areas central to community well-being,” the county’s release said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged
It's a love story and, baby, she said yes: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged, they announced Tuesday. In a five-photo joint post on Instagram, the superstar singer and football player revealed their engagement, the fairytale culmination of a courtship that for two years has thrilled and fascinated millions around the world, but especially Swifties, the pop star's enormous and ardent fan base.
