Local Sports

12 hours ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

Wahoo Rundown: Chance Mallory, Kymora Johnson name to preseason watch lists

Two Wahoo stars were named to preseason watch lists as the Basketball season gets set to tip-off, while both soccer teams tie in their penultimate regular season contests.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports, UVA, UVA

‘1 15 41 Tragedy to Triumph’ closes out Virginia Film Festival

The film covers UVA football rise from the Nov. 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of three players to its record-setting 2025 season.

3 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Barber: No defense for this offense, as Duke loss sinks UVA’s season

The Cavaliers scored one touchdown, tried four field goals, committed two turnovers and allowed five sacks in their latest unsightly offensive outing.

3 days ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local Sports

CHS girls flag football team preparing for first-ever jamboree

The Black Knights will host Western Albemarle and Fluvanna, giving the new team it's first opportunities to play against other schools.

4 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

No. 9 UVA routs Villanova in basketball preseason finale, 93-71

Forward and ACC Preseason Player of the Year Thijs De Ridder scored 17 points in 19 minutes to lead five Virginia basketball players in double figures.

Lifestyle News

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less

Modern Gents reports average wedding spending hit $34,200 in 2025, highlighting that couples prioritize experiences and personalization while balancing budgets amid rising costs.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference

Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.

6 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Lifestyle, Music Scene, Surrounding Counties

ZoeFest brings music lovers together for a celebration of life

The inaugural music festival will celebrate the life of HeartRock owners Greg Smith and Kim Earhart's late daughter by bringing local musical acts to the venue in Schuyler.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume

Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.

National News

5 days ago in National

Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future

The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.

5 days ago in National

Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail

Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.

7 days ago in National

The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch

The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.

1 week ago in National

Georgia amusement park reopens as scheduled after roller coaster death

Six Flags Over Georgia opened its gates Friday evening for the first time since a man fell to his death from one of the amusement park's towering roller coasters.

2 weeks ago in National

Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports

Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation.

Local News from Cville Right Now

12 hours ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

Wahoo Rundown: Chance Mallory, Kymora Johnson name to preseason watch lists

Two Wahoo stars were named to preseason watch lists as the Basketball season gets set to tip-off, while both soccer teams tie in their penultimate regular season contests.

14 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education

Albemarle School Board gets two applicants for open seat

Former school board member Leslie Pryor and former co-chair of the board's Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee Daisy Rojas both confirmed Monday they had applied for the opening.

16 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime

State police execute search warrant on Madison Ave. in Charlottesville

Officers approached the door of a townhouse in the 1600 block of Madison Ave. shortly before 12:45 p.m. After a brief conversation with a person at the front door, they entered the premises. 

18 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Surrounding Counties

Charlottesville woman dies in fatal crash

23-year-old Hnada Mohamad Almualem on Charlottesville died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisa County Saturday evening.

19 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime

One shot in 5th St. Taco Bell parking lot Sunday morning

CPD said there's no ongoing search for a suspect and the incident appears to be an isolated dispute between two individuals.

19 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports, UVA, UVA

‘1 15 41 Tragedy to Triumph’ closes out Virginia Film Festival

The film covers UVA football rise from the Nov. 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of three players to its record-setting 2025 season.

Trending

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

20 hours ago in Features, Trending

‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition

When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."

20 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know

The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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