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9 hours ago

Local economists: Federal spending driving affordability issues locally, nationally

Both conservative and progressive economists agree that federal spending is a major problem and is making the lack of affordability for the average American even worse.

1 day ago

Charlottesville School Board moving forward with officers in schools

A vote to rescind the board's earlier decision failed Thursday night.

2 days ago

Gov. Spanberger cuts ribbon on UVA-student created AgroSpheres biotech company in Albemarle Co.

AgroSpheres is one of Time Magazine's top green tech companies in the world.

2 days ago

Albemarle issues immediate open-air burn ban in light of NWS fire danger warnings

Greene Co. issued a similar ban Wednesday. The NWS has the region under an alert for elevated fire risks.

2 days ago

Girlfriend of accused sexual exploiter of a minor charged with witness tampering

A Honduran woman has been arrested and charged with witness tampering in connection with her boyfriend's sexual exploitation of a minor case.

2 days ago

ACPD investigating two overnight shootings in Four Seasons Drive area

Investigators don't believe the two incidents are related.

3 days ago

In Charlottesville, Spanberger unveils new Virginia tourism plan

The Governor said the city highlights how tourism can be an economic "driver."

3 days ago

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Virginia at the end of April

The royal couple will be in the U.S. in late April.

4 days ago

Last public hearing on proposed Albemarle taxes and budget Wed. night

Taxes, budget, and AC44 work plans highlights supervisors' Wednesday meeting

4 days ago

Fatal Crimora shooting under investigation

Sheriff's deputies located a deceased man after receiving a 911 call.

4 days ago

Charlottesville Police investigate early Friday morning Downtown Mall sexual assault

A woman walked into CPD headquarters around 4 a.m. and reported she'd been sexually assaulted at knife point.

5 days ago

Storm drain art contest winners set

"Stormwater Pollution Prevention: Only Rain Down the Drain" was the contest theme

5 days ago

NWS: Fire risk elevated in Charlottesville area

The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and dry and breezy conditions prompted the warning.

1 week ago

Spanberger joins governors in letter to PJM urging energy affordability and reliability

In the letter, the six governors, along with the D.C. Mayor, urged PJM to make data centers pay fair share for energy use and infrastructure

1 week ago

Traffic impacts from Trump visit expected to be minimal

The President's itinerary says he will be traveling from Andrews Air Force Base to CHO, then between CHO and the Trump Winery in Blenheim, all through the air.

1 week ago

VT President Tim Sands announces plans to step down

Sands has led Virginia Tech since 2014.

1 week ago

Search for Robert Hourihan continues after 15 years

Fluvanna's sheriff's department is asking anyone who might have information to come forward.

1 week ago

Augusta Sheriff warning of fake DMV and Fairfax court text messages

QR codes lead to malicious websites.

1 week ago

AHS string quartet to rock the house at The Paramount

The four will join Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands in a musical showdown.

1 week ago

New charges against Crozet man accused of sexually assaulting children in his care

The counts against Maxwell H. Mandell now total 82.

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24 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Food Scene

Common House closure could alter Tom Tom Festival schedule

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Severe storms continue to produce heavy rain, lightning and flooding across parts of US

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Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

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2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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Christopher Nolan brings ‘The Odyssey’ to CinemaCon; Steven Spielberg previews ‘Disclosure Day’

Christopher Nolan gave theater owners a thrilling glimpse of "The Odyssey" on Wednesday evening at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. His adaptation of Homer's epic starring Matt Damon as Odysseus is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year, arriving in theaters on July 17.