Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes – Local Lounge – 7/28/22

Samantha spoke with Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes on her origin story (spoiler: she didn’t like country music growing up!), playing at Fridays After Five, and music she’s working on – plus an in-studio performance and more on this extended edition of the Local Lounge!

UVA President search committee sets meeting for first presentation of candidates

Fresh

The UVA Board of Visitors' 10th Presidential Search Special Committee has set an October 7 meeting date as they move toward a late November goal to interview candidates for the position.

3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Old Ivy Road bridge remains closed after apparent truck strike Monday

Updated

The Old Ivy Road bridge over the 29 bypass remains closed, and VDOT is only saying "until further notice".

4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

5 hours ago in Lifestyle

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

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

UVA researchers looking at focused ultrasound for substance abuse and mental health treatments

Two new UVA Health specialists are looking at ways focused ultrasound, used effectively in treating essential tremor and Parkinson's symptoms, can be used as non-invasive treatment for addiction, substance abuse disorder, and other mental health issues.