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Local Sports

1 week ago in Local, Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Tony Bennett hired by Lakers as NBA draft advisor

The former Cavaliers head coach will advise Lakers' President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in his new role.

2 weeks ago in Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports, Sports

2026 Tom Sox schedule features division rival emphasis and new VBL playoff format

The Charlottesville Tom Sox have released their 36-game schedule for this coming summer that features more emphasis on in-division matchups, and a new Valley Baseball League playoff format in the team's quest for a fifth league title.

Lifestyle News

2 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: March 2–8, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

1 week ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Feb 23–29, 2025

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>Country, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Feb 16–22, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

National News

7 hours ago in National

Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

7 hours ago in National

Republicans brace for an ugly fight in the Texas Senate runoff between Cornyn and Paxton

The mess in Texas may be just beginning. Four-term Sen. John Cornyn and his allies spent nearly $70 million to survive the first round of the party's nomination fight on Tuesday. He was slightly ahead of conservative firebrand Ken Paxton, the state attorney general, with more votes still being counted on Wednesday.

2 days ago in National

FBI investigates Texas bar shooting that killed 2 and wounded 14 as possible terrorist act

A gunman wearing clothes with an Iranian flag design and the words "Property of Allah" killed two people and wounded 14 early Sunday at a Texas bar, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The FBI is investigating the shooting, which erupted a day after the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as a potential act of terrorism.

2 days ago in National

Rev. Jesse Jackson returns home to South Carolina to lie in state

After a long career of fighting for civil rights, the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is visiting his home for one last time to lie in state at the South Carolina Capitol on Monday.

5 days ago in National

What to watch as the midterms begin with Tuesday’s primaries

After months of speculating, pontificating and spinning, the midterm election season begins in earnest Tuesday. The primary results in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas will provide some of the first concrete evidence for what voters want as President Donald Trump's second term approaches the halfway mark.

Local News from Cville Right Now

1 hour ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties, Virginia Assembly

AG Jay James says localities must start early voting Friday

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Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).

2 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City Councilor Lloyd Snook proposes using surplus to avoid tax hike

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City Councilor Lloyd Snook will propose using surplus money instead of passing a 2-cent real estate tax hike.

6 hours ago in Local, Surrounding Counties

Fork Union Drive In reopening in April

Fluvanna County's Economic Development Office has announced "after a year of dedicated work, the Drive-In at Fork Union is set to welcome moviegoers back beginning April 10."

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local