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1 hour ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to open applications Tuesday
The federally funded program, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services, aims to help low-income households with their heating bills.
11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA
Mustaches 4 Kids fundraiser set for November
100% of the proceeds will go to benefit Piedmont CASA and Foothills Child Advocacy Center, two organizations which work with children who have been the victims of abuse.
11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Food Scene, Local
Charlottesville pastry chef wins national competition
Charlottesville pastry chef Charles Zimmerman won first place at the 2026 National Pastry Conference with a pirate-themed chocolate sculpture weighing nearly 40 pounds.
3 days ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education
Accused child sex offender Michael Swiney freed on bond
Swiney, who was initially denied the $50,000 secure bond in August, was granted it after the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled Judge Cheryl Higgins had to explain her reasoning or release him.
3 days ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Politics, Surrounding Counties
Some 5th District farmers pledge support to Tom Perriello
Citing rising fuel costs, rural healthcare cuts and the impact of tariffs and the trade conflict with Canada, a group of farmers in the region are throwing their support behind the Democratic nominee in the 5th District.
3 days ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Shop Simply
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36 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
4 days ago in National, Trending
Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
