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Local Sports

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

Wahoo Rundown: Lananna takes new post after 2026 ACC title, Hoos win 13 National Titles in the pool

After seven seasons leading the Cavaliers, Vic Lananna has accepted a new post with USATF, and has resigned his position.

7 days ago in Local Sports, Sports

Winchester walks off with VBL championship in 16 innings

JP Williams hit a walk-off, three-run home run in the bottom of the 16th inning to lift Winchester to a 5-4 win over the Charlottesville Tom Sox.

1 week ago in Albemarle County, Local, Local Sports

Community rallies behind Crozet team as it heads to world series

The Peachtree 11U All-Stars are heading to the Cal Ripken Little League, and they're seeking the community's help to make the trip happen.

1 week ago in Local Sports, Sports

Tom Sox falter at home, face decisive final game for VBL title

Binghamton right-hander Ryan Bates pitched Winchester to a 6-1 win over Charlottesville, evening the league championship series at a game apiece.

1 week ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Reid Howard uses Cape Cod time to prep for UVA transfer

The two-year starting shortstop at Western Kentucky is hoping to win a spot in UVA's lineup this season.

Lifestyle News

1 day ago in Lifestyle

Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies

Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

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

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 3–9, 2026

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

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says as many as 150,000 dogs are bitten by venomous snakes each year in the United States. In the rattlesnake hot spot of Arizona, emergency veterinarian Dr. Sarah Carotenuto says the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson treats four to six dogs daily for rattlesnake bites, along with an occasional cat.

National News

6 hours ago in National

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID questions

A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

23 hours ago in National

Takeaways from Tuesday’s elections: El-Sayed pulls off narrow victory over Democratic establishment

Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.

1 day ago in National

North Carolina congressman Edwards quits reelection bid after committee recommends his censure

Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.

1 day ago in National

Stevens and El-Sayed are in a close race for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination

Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.

2 days ago in National

Utility’s idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say

Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials said in a report released Tuesday.

Local News from Cville Right Now

2 hours ago in Local

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (WRUF-AM/FM) and Saga Communications, Inc. Announce Landmark Seven-Year Strategic Media Partnership

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Radio mic from the C-Ville Country studio

Partnership Expands Commercial Sales, Strengthens Student Opportunities, and Advances the Future of Local Broadcasting.

4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Albemarle Co. Police Chief to retire in October

Updated

Albemarle Co. Police Chief Col. Sean Reeves

Deputy Chief Camille Stewart will continue as acting chief until Aug. 14, when Deputy Chief of Operations Randy Jamerson assumes the role.

6 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

For City Manager, emergency shelter progress an ’emotional’ issue

Updated

Sam Sanders and his staff have found it possible to open emergency shelter at Holiday Drive while continuing construction, despite Sanders' previously believing it to be impossible.

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