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16 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA, Ryan Odom agree to contract extension

The second-year men's basketball coach is now under contract with the Cavaliers through 2032.

2 days ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA plans to lean on deep running back group

RB Jekail Middlebrook during UVA practice.

Virginia coach Tony Elliott said the days of having a "bell cow" running back may be a thing of the past. Nowadays, coaches want depth and versatility.

2 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Wahoo Rundown: Current and former Virginia swimmers break world records

Soccer starts its season with wins over Northwestern, Liberty.

5 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Barber: UVA’s schedule looks manageable, but looks can be deceiving

The Cavaliers' season-opener against North Carolina State could be one of the most pivotal games on the 2026 slate.

6 days ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA swim star Sara Curtis breaks own world record in winning gold

Sara Curtis at the NCAA Championships, 2026

The UVA sophomore became the first Italian woman to win the 50m backstroke at the European Championships.

Lifestyle News

20 hours ago in Lifestyle

The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think

When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>Country, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 17–23, 2026

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

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

7 days ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

National News

14 hours ago in National

Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he’s unhappy with country’s deal with Iran, officials say

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Oman because he is unhappy the country is close to a deal with Iran to manage ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, two regional officials said Tuesday, a day after Trump leveled the threat.

14 hours ago in National

Penn State frat pledges were made to cut and bag cocaine for college drug ring, authorities say

Penn State fraternity pledges were made to cut and package cocaine for a drug ring that was run out of two off-campus frat houses, authorities said.

6 days ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

7 days ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

1 week ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

Local News from Cville Right Now

12 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education

Commonwealth’s Attorney fires back at Albemarle School Board

In a letter back to the Albemarle School Board, Jim Hingeley defended statements made in court by a deputy and criticized Board Chair Dr. Rebecca Berlin for making a public debate over the remarks.

15 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City Council unanimously approves $3 million state budget money for Salvation Army Center For Hope

City Manager Sam Sanders said negotiations are ongoing regarding the allocation of the remaining $4 million.

16 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Politics, Surrounding Counties

Will there be a 5th District Congressional debate?

A spokesperson for Democratic candidate Tom Perriello said he has accepted every debate invite his team has received, but it's unclear if Republican incumbent John McGuire has accepted any.

19 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City doing targeted storm debris pickup through Aug. 23 in Greenbrier and Locust Grove

Storm damage at Darden Towe Park in 2026.

Curbside piles must consist of only storm-related vegetative debris, and no lumber will be picked up by the city.

19 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

Update: Emmet Street reopens near JPJ after closure due to gas leak

The city was investigating a reported gas leak near 400 Emmet Street.

20 hours ago in Charlottesville City

No injuries at Free Bridge encampment after severe storms

Despite a number of trees falling on tents around the Free Bridge homeless encampment, no one was injured during the severe thunderstorms that hit the area Friday.