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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express' latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel's television future hung in the balance Thursday after ABC suspended his late-night show following the host's comments about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, leaving the network's parent company to decide whether supporting him is worth the risk to its business.
Bodies of missing hikers, Charlottesville-area natives, found in Colorado
Two Charlottesville-area natives who disappeared last week during a hunting trip in southern Colorado have been found deceased.
Democrats launch new ad again targeting Winsome Earle-Sears support of Trump’s budget bill
Augusta Health's decision to close three rural facilities among the impacts Democrats point to as early voting begins.
VA joins seven states and the feds suing Ticketmaster for inflated prices
State Attorney General Jason Miyares has joined Virginia among seven states and the Federal Trade Commission in a lawsuit filed against Live Nation Entertainment Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster LLC, for violating consumer protection laws and driving up ticket prices for Virgnia consumers.
RWSA Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Friday and Saturday
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority's solid waste authority this weekend is having a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for residents of Albemarle County, City of Charlottesville, and Town of Scottsville.
Police Chief Kochis says city technologically behind and not catching up anytime soon
Charlottesville Police Chief Mike Kochis, who just returned from a conference with local leaders and law enforcement from across the Commonwealth were sharing crime data with each other, and he told WINA's Morning News there's no question "we are so far behind in this city when it comes to technology and the way we aggregate and bring together data".
Westhaven residents irked by West Main high rise proposal
City Council is hearing about a West Main Street high rise proposal when the item is not anywhere near their agenda right now but calls into question a portion of the new zoning code.
Colorado search continues for missing hunters from Charlottesville area
Park Ranger: "If a person carried with them and/or could acquire adequate shelter, water and food, they could survive in that area for days."
Two city seniors arrested on drug-related charges on Hardy Drive
The investigation came after community complaints and several drug overdoses.
“Shopping Cart Killer” sentencing continued until December
Charlottesville's Tonita Smith, was one of Anthony Eugene Robertson's victims.
Person sought in connection with Lake Monticello shooting victim
Aloys Hopfensperger is in critical condition.
1 month ago in , UVA
Could UVA’s new conference center be an espionage concern for the football program?
As UVA's new hotel and conference center goes up, it raises a question: Does having hotel rooms overlooking the UVA practice fields present a concern to the football program?
Triple A finds new vehicle ownership costs down slightly in 2025
The cost of very few things is lower this year than it was last year, but a Triple-A survey shows new vehicle ownership and operation costs are one of those, though only slightly.
1 month ago in National
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with skeptical Democrats at a contentious Senate oversight hearing Tuesday, defending his record amid criticism that he has politicized the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency and pursued retribution against perceived adversaries of President Donald Trump.
1 month ago in National
German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said.
1 month ago in World
Alexei Navalny’s widow says lab reports show her husband was poisoned
The widow of Alexei Navalny said Wednesday that two independent labs have found that her husband was poisoned shortly before his death in a Russian prison.
1 month ago in Sports
Tom Brady’s dual roles as Fox Sports NFL analyst, Raiders limited owner continue to raise questions
The questions about Tom Brady's dual roles as a Fox Sports NFL analyst and partial owner of the Las Vegas Raiders have intensified after he was shown in the team's coaching booth with a headset on during a 20-9 loss Monday night to the Los Angeles Chargers.
1 month ago in Sports
MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing TV deals with NBC, ESPN, Netflix
Major League Baseball has abandoned plans to play two games in London next season because of scheduling issues with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and the sport's television partner.
1 month ago in Entertainment
Trivial Pursuit, Furbies and even snow might join the Toy Hall of Fame
Later this year, the National Toy Hall of Fame could induct snow — yes, the cold, white stuff that falls from the sky. But only if it ices out enough of the competition — a group that features hugely popular board games, outdoor favorites and giggling plushies.
