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49 minutes ago in Local Sports, UVA Sports

UVA men’s hoops to face Kentucky in SEC/ACC Challenge, women to take on Mississippi State

Fresh
march madness basketball sitting on a rack

UVA men's basketball is 3-6 against Kentucky and will play the Wildcats for the first time since 2002. The Cavalier women are 0-3 against the Bulldogs.

3 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Former UVA baseball coach Brian O’Connor has new school in Super Regionals

Mississippi State will face Georgia this weekend. Its roster includes five former UVA players who followed O'Connor to Starkville.

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

Speros promoted to UVA Football General Manager after successful 2025

The Great Falls native has worked with Tony Elliott since his days at Clemson, and has served an important role in helping the team to success.

2 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA-N.C. State game moved from Brazil to Charlottesville

The Cavaliers were scheduled to play the Wolfpack at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 29.

5 days ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Virginia baseball’s season ends with loss to Jacksonville State

After trailing 7-0, the Cavalier comeback came up just short as Virginia was eliminated from the NCAA Tournament with a 7-6 loss.

Lifestyle News

3 hours ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>Country, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: June 1–7, 2026

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

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

1 week ago in Lifestyle

You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

National News

3 hours ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

20 hours ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

2 days ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, National, Politics, Surrounding Counties

‘Bicycling Friar’ brings his anti-left message to Charlottesville

71-year-old Lawrence Chase bikes across the country sharing his religious and political views.

4 days ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

Local News from Cville Right Now

5 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties

Local law enforcement participate in 2026 Torch Run

Officers from across Central Virginia joined Special Olympics athletes in the run to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit.

6 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Five-day rainfall did not dent Charlottesville area drought monitor

Some areas saw a little relief, but no long-term relief in sight

6 hours ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

Speros promoted to UVA Football General Manager after successful 2025

The Great Falls native has worked with Tony Elliott since his days at Clemson, and has served an important role in helping the team to success.

19 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education, Local, Surrounding Counties

Hollymead Elementary teacher charged with sex crimes involving children

Teacher Michael Swiney, 37 of Buckingham, has been arrested and charged with 11 felonies related to allegations he committed sex crimes involving children.  

22 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Education

FutureWorks Learning Labs camps encourage STEM education for Charlottesville students

FutureWorks labs are taught by instructors from Charlottesville City schools and encourage students to explore science.

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

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic

Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.

Trending

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

On the eve of the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes, one of the general managers involved laid out his thinking when making roster moves.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Last call? States look to extend bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup

World Cup fans in a growing number of U.S. cities won't have an issue finding a well-poured pint to go with their late-night match. State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world's most-watched sporting event.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

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