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3 weeks ago

Cville ranked one of the nation’s most “underrated” vacation spots

A study by luxury vacation rental service "Wander" lists the Charlottesville area among the Top-5 most underrated vacation spots in America.

3 weeks ago

UVA readies for influx of about 4,000 first-year students moving in

University of Virginia students have started moving back in for the 2025-26 academic year beginning with Lawn resident last Friday, but the big move-in is Thursday and Friday as some 4000 first-years arrive.

3 weeks ago

UVA Medical researchers find monoclonal antibody to stop deadly sepsis

Monoclonal antibodies was a medical term many became familiar with when they were successfully used to treat early variants of COVID, and now University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed one to stop sepsis, an often deadly full-body infection.

3 weeks ago

Nelson County man found guilty of sex crimes involving a minor

The victim was 11 years old at the time.

3 weeks ago

Charges filed against driver involved in Amish buggy hit-and-run

Charges against Stuart James Russell Swink include DUI maiming.

3 weeks ago

City Council approves Avon Streetscape plan taking away on-street parking

Charlottesville City Council unanimously selected a cheaper shared-use path over a more costly sidewalk and two bike lane proposal for a VDOT Avon Street Streetscape project, but after a spirited debate about on-street parking.

3 weeks ago

City Council approves $50-million bond authorization for UVA Alumni Hall project

No city or economic development authority money is involved, but Charlottesville City Council has approved the UVA Alumni Association's request for $50-million in Charlottsville Economic Development Authority bonds toward demolition and rebuilding of Alumni Hall.

3 weeks ago

UVA Hospital earns highest national trauma care honor

UVA Health University Medical Center has earned the highest possible designation for trauma care in the United States, recognition as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.

3 weeks ago

Cville Chamber CEO Andrea Copeland 2025 Virginia Business Magazine’s Women in Business honoree

Andrea Copeland is the new CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and an honoree for the Virginia Business Magazine's 2025 Women in Leadership Award.

3 weeks ago

Fifeville residents petition city to enforce fireworks laws

City residents launched an online petition aimed at getting Charlottesville to do more enforcing of its existing fireworks laws, especially on the Fourth of July.

3 weeks ago

Victim critically injured in late Sat. West Main shooting

A victim is in critical but stable condition after a late Saturday night shooting in the 800 block of West Main St.

3 weeks ago

Staunton’s boiled water advisory a strong reminder of Charlottesville’s plans to strengthen water infrastructure

Staunton experienced a 48-hour boiled water advisory underscoring the need for localities to strengthen their water supply and infrastructure.

3 weeks ago

Plaintiff in city zoning case speaks out

One of the plaintiffs in the White vs. Charlottesville zoning lawsuit laid out the reasons for the action against the city.

3 weeks ago

Virginia Insurance Marketplace warning of expiring premium tax credits for next year

Administrators with Virginia's Insurance Marketplace has begun getting the word out of upcoming changes that may affect how much consumers pay for their health insurance next year.

3 weeks ago

12-hour search ends in assault suspect’s apprehension in Fluvanna County

Albemarle County Police apprehended Malik I. Thornton, a 22-year-old Charlottesville man, who was considered armed and dangerous.

3 weeks ago

City Police Civilian Review Board Executive Director resigns

Weeks after declaring the city should start over again with its enabling ordinance of a Police Civilian Review Board, Executive Director Inez Gonzalez has resigned as of August 15 after participating in her last meeting Thursday evening.

4 weeks ago

Ribbon cutting Thursday at the new Charlottesville Middle School

The second day of the 2025-26 school year was Day 2 for students of the new Charlottesville Middle School, and it was a ribbon-cutting day in the beautiful gym in a $90-plus-million school where one may see the city of Charlottesville can have nice things.

4 weeks ago

Legal analyst: Charlottesville zoning case “going to go on for a long, long time”

As Charlottesville Circuit Judge Claude Worrell kept his June 30 summary judgement rendering the city's 2024 development code "null and void", but gave the city time to show its work on a traffic study inquiry, legal analyst Scott Goodman told WINA Morning News this case "is going to go on for a long, long time".

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville mayor praises policework in Fourth of July shooting arrest

Mayor Wade reiterated that more arrests could be forthcoming, while questions persist about connection with Brookdale shooting, gang involvement.

4 weeks ago

Fifth annual Soul of Cville Festival is the event’s biggest production to date

The scope of the festival has grown considerably since 2021.

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