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4 weeks ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season

Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way. Patrick Mahomes made a couple himself.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that

From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio.

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Portion of Carpenter’s Mill in Greene Co closes for two weeks Monday

Beginning Monday, Sept. 22, contractors for the Virginia Department of Transportation will begin work to repair a low-water bridge on Route 616 (Carpenters Mill Road) just north of the intersection with Route 607 (Matthew Mill Road) in Greene County. 

4 weeks ago in , UVA

Virginia debuts new-look baseball squad under Chris Pollard

The team opened fall ball on Thursday with an intrasquad scrimmage.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp

All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

4 weeks ago in World

The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.

4 weeks ago in National

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

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Who’s more excited to welcome this Trump ally to Virginia – Democrats or Republicans?

Vivek Ramaswamy, a former GOP presidential candidate now running for Ohio governor will be the featured guest at a Friday night rally.

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First Amendment discussion takes Tim Heaphy back to the days writing 2017 report

The man who wrote the final report on what happened in Charlottesville in 2017 said many of the things said about the First Amendment takes him back to the days of writing that report.

John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ)

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JPJ growing as a gathering place for local community and fans

Events like the United Way Day of Caring Kickoff Breakfast and the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb have made John Paul Jones Arena a community gathering spot.

Riverheads Middle School

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Beefed up law enforcement at Riverheads Schools Complex after fictitious threat

Additional Augusta County Sheriff's deputies were at the Riverheads School Complex near Greeneville Friday in an abundance of caution after what turns out to be fictitious threat.

4 weeks ago in Music, Trending

Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama?’ album

Seven years after her landmark debut "Invasion of Privacy," Cardi B has returned. And, in typical fashion, she's doing it with plenty of spectacle.

UVA men's lacrosse

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UVA men’s lacrosse gets program’s largest ever gifts

Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation announced Thursday two unprecedented anonymous seven-figure commitments establishing endowed scholarships in support of the Virginia men’s lacrosse program.

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UPDATE: Missing Crimora woman safely located

Erica Dawn Ortiz was last seen on September 9.

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Greene County man arrested for thefts at local big box stores

Additional charges are pending.

orange road work cones

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Crash on southbound 29 Bypass at Fontaine cleared

The left lane and left shoulder are closed.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

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15 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA

Hundreds urge UVA’s board, interim president to ‘reject the compact’

Reject the Compact rally

A crowd starting at around 200 grew to around 300 during a "Reject the Compact Rally" on the Lawn at UVA.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

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

Mike Pruitt outraises incumbent John McGuire in early 5th District candidate fundraising

It's way early in a 2026 Congressional campaign, but one of the Democrats hoping to get the nomination for the 5th District Congressional seat is "excited" to have outraised Republican incumbent John McGuire in 3rd-quarter fundraising.

2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Election, Local, Surrounding Counties, Virginia Assembly

Virginia AG candidates squaring off Thursday night in Richmond

Jason Miyares and Jay Jones

Nearly two weeks after texts from the Democrats' Attorney General candidate Jay Jones fantasizing about putting bullets in the head of a former Virginia House Speaker were revealed, he will face off against Republican incumbent Jason Miyares at the University of Richmond at 6pm Thursday night.