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3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
Albemarle Supervisors to finalize 2027 budget Wednesday
The $724 million budget is 13% higher than 2026's budget, and some are questioning why.
VDOT brings awareness to work zone safety with 2026 Work Zone Awareness Week
VDOT has run the weeklong awareness campaign annually since 1997 to bring important safety tips to drivers navigating work zones.
$3 million mistake on agenda prompts City Council to add special meeting
Bond authorization for $7 million listed only for $4.3 million
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
3 weeks ago in National
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.
Billy Strings postpones upcoming shows after JPJ injury
The Grammy-winning musician confirmed he broke his left leg during Saturday's show in Charlottesville.
3 weeks ago in , UVA
Wahoo Rundown: Women’s lacrosse wins thriller against Virginia Tech
Men's and women's tennis reached the ACC finals.
3 weeks ago in , Music Scene
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: April 20–26, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.
City Council to decide on moving some CIP money in Monday night meeting
The council is planning to reallocate funds from its Capital Improvement Program Contingency fund toward one-time expenditures.
3 weeks ago in National
And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race
The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.
3 weeks ago in World
Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one
An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
