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4 hours ago

UVA declines to sign Trump administration’s ‘Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education’

UVA became the fifth school to decline to sign the document.

6 hours ago

Hundreds urge UVA’s board, interim president to ‘reject the compact’

A crowd starting at around 200 grew to around 300 during a "Reject the Compact Rally" on the Lawn at UVA.

1 day ago

Mike Pruitt outraises incumbent John McGuire in early 5th District candidate fundraising

It's way early in a 2026 Congressional campaign, but one of the Democrats hoping to get the nomination for the 5th District Congressional seat is "excited" to have outraised Republican incumbent John McGuire in 3rd-quarter fundraising.

1 day ago

Virginia AG candidates squaring off Thursday night in Richmond

Nearly two weeks after texts from the Democrats' Attorney General candidate Jay Jones fantasizing about putting bullets in the head of a former Virginia House Speaker were revealed, he will face off against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares at the University of Richmond at 6pm Thursday night.

2 days ago

Albemarle Board of Supervisors unanimously passes its new comprehensive plan

Several expressed oppositions during the public hearing.

2 days ago

Everett, MA city leaders demand return of 13-year old ICE detainee in Virginia

Some City Councilors in Everett, MA are demanding the immediate return of a 13-year old boy detained there by ICE and taken to a juvenile detention center more than 500 miles away in Virginia. 

2 days ago

UVA Health screens dementia documentary at The Center

 UVA Health neuropsychologists and a dementia care coordinator will be at the Center at Belvedere Thursday evening hosting a screening of the documentary "Keys, Bags, Names, Words: Hope in Aging and Dementia".

3 days ago

WPD has made arrests in a September gun incident at a Waynesboro school

Christopher Richard Cook, who faces the most charges, was arrested in Albemarle County.

3 days ago

Albemarle supervisors vote on AC44 Wednesday night

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to vote on the AC44 Comprehensive Plan update at its Wednesday meeting. The plan is one county staff have spent years working on.

4 days ago

CPD warns of scam from someone impersonating an officer

Charlottesville Police reporting a scam happening now that has happened in communities over the years, someone impersonating a police officer saying the victim missed court dates and must pay up.

4 days ago

UVA professors group calls Trump’s higher ed compact a ‘significant threat’

The University of Virginia Chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) says compact would suppress academic freedom, freedom of expression, shared governance, and diversity.

4 days ago

UVA 2nd in state, 8th public institution overall in 2026 WalletHub rankings

The University of Virginia ranks 2nd in the state, 8th among public colleges and universities in the nation, and 50th overall in new 2026 WalletHub Best Colleges and Universities in America.

4 days ago

Hoos release 2026 baseball schedule under new Head Coach Chris Pollard

Virginia baseball has released its 2026 schedule bringing in Year 1 of the Chris Pollard era with 31 home games at Disharoon.

4 days ago

UVA Health monthly mobile health care coming to Greene Co

In an effort to make health care more accessible to residents of Greene County and surrounding areas, UVA Health next week begins a monthly mobile care service to Stanardsville.

4 days ago

ICE detaining 13-year old boy from Massachusetts in a Virginia facility

ICE is detaining a 13-year old boy from Everett, MA in a Winchester juvenile detention center 500 miles away after what The Boston Globe reports was an interaction with the Massachusetts town's police department.

5 days ago

Keswick girls recovering as family thanks community for support

The two young girls who were hurt in a Keswick fire that killed both their parents are recovering.

5 days ago

Old Ivy Bridge reopens after accident damaged beams

Repairs are complete and the bridge is open again for eastbound traffic.

6 days ago

Deer on the rut might run into your route

Tis the season deer on the rut are prone to get in the way of your route.

7 days ago

UVA athletics is launching a series of in-house social media shows

UVA football player Donovan Platt is a host, and video shooting began during this bye weekend on a social media show which is part of a new UVA Athletics venture called Corner Media Co.

7 days ago

Juvenile charged with Mill Creek Dr. pellet gun brandishing

A juvenile is in custody after a Friday evening disorder report in the area of Mill Creek Drive and Independence Way.

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