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6 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA lacrosse announces anonymous seven-figure dollar gifts to program

The donations will fully endow the team's 12.6 scholarships, closing a funding gap and securing the future for the Cavaliers.

9 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

ACC Up and Down: Wake or SMU? Who has the best shot to earn a matchup with Miami in Charlotte?

Miami's Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney are on fire, while the hot seat claimed Dave Doeren's job at North Carolina State.

1 day ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Upon Further Review: Takeaways from Virginia’s loss to Duke

While Jekail Middlebrook and Daniel Sparks had big days, quarterback Beau Pribula, the offensive line and the coaching staff had days to forget.

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

Wahoo Rundown: Chance Mallory, Kymora Johnson named 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.

2 days 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.

Lifestyle News

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home

It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.

2 days 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.

5 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.

6 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.

1 week 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.

National News

6 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.

6 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.

1 week 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

31 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local

Albemarle Supervisors welcome VDOE initiated review of ACPS

Fresh
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors pass its resolution on Albemarle Public Schools.

The board's Chair and Rio Supervisor Ned Gallaway called the steps taken by the VDOE "significant" in a statement released Wednesday.

2 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local, Surrounding Counties

CVEC cuts ribbon on solar facility serving Albemarle and Nelson Co.

CVEC President and CEO Gary Wood said this fourth CVEC solar facility provides local generation that ensures reliability and affordability.

11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education

Albemarle School Board members hear from frustrated parents, teachers at town hall

Chair Dr. Rebecca Berlin and Rivanna Representative Judy Le met with constituents during a town hall meeting Tuesday at Northside Library.

22 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education

Virginia Department of Education launching independent review of ACPS

Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jenna Conway notified the division of her decision in a letter Tuesday.

1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Entertainment, Local, UVA

‘I Play Rocky’ wins audience award as Virginia Film Festival sets attendance records

 A total of 26,613 moviegoers attended 105 film screenings from Wednesday through Sunday last week.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock makes Albemarle appearance to back Sen. Mark Warner, House candidate Tom Perriello

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine participated in a food insecurity discussion along with Sen. Mark Warner and Tom Perriello.

Trending

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win

Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge

Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

2 days 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.

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