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45 minutes ago in Charlottesville City, Local
Police Chief: CPD is ‘last resort’ in moving Free Bridge encampment residents
As temperatures rise in the summer, safety concerns about the encampment are increasing.
7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full
RWSA is monitoring low stream flows and lack of precipitation Accuweather said will likely continue into summer.
8 hours ago in Education, Local, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank combats food insecurity for students in summer months
Many students are in need of steady meals over the summer when school is not in session, and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looks to help.
8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Surrounding Counties, UVA Sports
Long Foundation contributes $7,000 for at-home libraries at Scottsville Elementary
The legendary Virginia defensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champ has used his charity foundation to help aid the cause of increased literacy in Scottsville and the surrounding area.
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Surrounding Counties
Mint Springs Valley Park closed for swimming due to algae bloom in lake
An algae bloom has made the lake hazardous to swim in for the foreseeable future.
24 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local
Westhaven residents oppose scaled down LV Collective West Main luxury student apartments
Developer reduces proposal from 11 stories to 8 along West Main and 6 on the Westhaven side
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2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
