Local Sports

14 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Virginia’s Thijs De Ridder back to tackle ‘unfinished business’ after NCAA loss

De Ridder is the ACC's Preseason Player of the Year going into his second season with the Cavaliers.

2 days 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.

2 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 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.

Lifestyle News

9 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

3 days 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.

4 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.

7 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.

1 week 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.

National News

1 week 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.

1 week 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

8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education

Lawsuit alleges ACPS failed to report sexual assault of a student with autism

The family of an ACPS student alleges the student was sexually assaulted at school, and that the division failed to deliver special education services.

11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education

Albemarle School Board prepares to fill Rio seat for fourth time in three years

Three applicants have applied for the open position, a vacancy created when Jim Dillenbeck resigned earlier this month.

13 hours ago in Crime, Surrounding Counties

Greene Co. stop results in drug, ammo charges for two people

Sheriff's deputies also found a young child asleep in the car. 

14 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

The Great Rotumpkin returns to UVA leading into Halloween

Spooky scenes projected onto the Rotunda north side will be accompanied by appropriate musical scores, all courtesy of UVA Arts.

18 hours ago in Charlottesville City

Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Oversight Board set to review first cases

Now under a new governing ordinance, the board has a review, audit and monitor model. But some wonder if it's truly independent from the police department.

19 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local, Politics, UVA

Sen. Tim Kaine, Del. Katrina Callsen rally young voters for Tom Perriello

The Charlottesville delegate and Virginia senator appeared alongside Democrat candidate Perriello to help grow voter turnout among the younger population of our area.

Trending

9 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

16 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

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