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5 days ago
Teen arrested for role in high-speed Labor Day chase
The arrest ended with the help of a K9, but not before the suspect brandished a firearm.
6 days ago
Man has been charged with sexual assault involving a juvenile
The alleged victim was 13-17 years old.
6 days ago
Sen. Warner meets with people who receive care at a rural hospital that could face closure
Warner meets with administrators and community members at Southampton Medical Center.
6 days ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank raises awareness for Hunger Action Month
Over 170,000 people per month visited the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in the past fiscal year, a 16% rise over the previous year.
6 days ago
UPDATE: One suspect in city gunfire incident apprehended
The suspects fled on foot near Scottsville road after being pursued from downtown Charlottesville.
6 days ago
Albemarle County high schools begin weapon screenings
Albemarle County high schools will begin screening students and staff for weapons this week.
7 days ago
Former Commonwealth Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to speak against ranked choice voting
“Ranked Choice Voting” is used in some Virginia primaries, including Charlottesville's,
1 week ago
Crozet Square and Oak Street improvements past the halfway point
Albemarle County reports construction in downtown Crozet is moving steadily toward completion as the Crozet Square and Oak Street Improvements Project moves past halfway through near the completion of Stage Three.
1 week ago
UVA Health advises concussion awareness as school sports seasons rev up
With high school and college sports, especially football, going into full swing, the UVA Health Sports Concussion Service team emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms of concussion.
1 week ago
Three robbery and abduction suspects arrested
Among the charges are carjacking, robbery and abduction by force.
1 week ago
COVID vaccines harder to come by now in Virginia
Federal regulations may make it harder for Virginians to receive the updated COVID vaccine.
1 week ago
Virginia ginseng harvest season starts Sept. 1
Labor Day begins the ginseng harvest season in the Commonwealth, and the state ag department wants harvesters to know of the laws protecting this valued plant.
1 week ago
Albemarle County considering building a fourth high school
One of the options the school board will discuss next month is constructing a fourth high school along the Route 29 corridor.
2 weeks ago
Powerball jackpot has climbed to $950 million
The jackpot could be higher at the time of the drawing.
2 weeks ago
Governor celebrates SOL scores on tougher tests; area results mixed
Governor Youngkin is celebrating an uptick in 2024-25 academic year Standards of Learning scores in reading and math even as the state made the exams more difficult, though local scores are more mixed
2 weeks ago
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".
2 weeks ago
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
‘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.
2 weeks ago
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."
