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2 days ago in Sports
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
2 days ago in World
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and turned seas rough on the southern Chinese coast on Wednesday after leaving deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
2 days ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
2 days ago in World
For the first time in nearly six decades, a Syrian president steps up to speak at the UN
Turning the page on decades of distance, Syria's president addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, marking the first time any president from his country has done so in almost 60 years.
UPDATED: Forecasters looking at possibility of a rare two-hurricane dance in the Atlantic
Weather forecasters are watching a rare phenomenon in the Atlantic Ocean... the possibility of two named storms forming near each other.
GOP State Senator Bryce Reeves running against Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner
Saying "we need new leaders who will put people ahead of politics and get real results for every Virginian", Spotsylvania County Republican State Senator Bryce Reeves has launched a campaign to run next year to run against Virginia senior U.S. Senator, Mark Warner.
2 days ago in National
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
The owners of Camp Mystic say they plan to partially reopen next summer the all-girls camp where 27 campers and counselors were killed during catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country in July.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
2 days ago in National
3 people shot at immigration facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead, official says
Three people have been shot at an Immigration and U.S. Customs Enforcement facility in Dallas and the shooter is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the agency's director said.
3 days ago in National
Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course
The man who was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump at a Florida golf course last year tried to stab himself in the neck with a pen shortly after being found guilty of all counts on Tuesday.
3 days ago in Sports
MLB will use robot umpires in 2026
Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues next season. Major League Baseball's 11-man competition committee on Tuesday approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026.
Orange man facing multiple charges over threats
Among the 7 charges against Jonathan Neil Chewning are threats in writing, harassment, and drug and firearm possession.
Albemarle looking at tax diversity while supervisors’ candidates question spending
With diversifying the Albemarle County tax base a repeated top priority of county leaders, County Executive Jeff Richardson on WINA Morning News put some numbers to the story about how the county commercial and industry tax base has shrunk from about 15% of the burden in 2015 down to just over 11% today.
Albemarle staff to recommend pausing consideration of any new data center ordinances
Albemarle County staff will update the Board of Supervisors October 1 on data center zoning and will recommend pausing consideration of new regulations and any potential overlay districts.
UVA maintains No. 4 spot in US News 2026 Best Public Colleges ranking
The new 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings are out and the University of Virginia retains its #4 spot in Best Public institutions in the land.
Salvation Army Cville seeks holiday season bell ringers
On the first full day of autumn, the Salvation of Army of Charlottesville has begun preparing for the holiday season putting out a call for bell ringers for its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign.
3 days ago in Sports
The Padres earn a playoff spot for the 4th time in 6 seasons
The San Diego Padres are headed back to the playoffs for the fourth time in six seasons. The Padres clinched a playoff berth with a 5-4, 11-inning win against the three-time NL Central champion Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night.
3 days ago in Sports
Lions run over the Ravens, sack Lamar Jackson 7 times in a 38-30 win over Baltimore
Punishing all night — and tricky when they had to be — the Detroit Lions battered the Baltimore Ravens with a performance that epitomized everything they've become under coach Dan Campbell.
4 days ago in Sports
CeeDee Lamb has high ankle sprain that could sideline star Cowboys receiver multiple games
The Dallas Cowboys say CeeDee Lamb sustained a high ankle sprain in a 31-14 loss to Chicago, an injury that figures to sideline the star receiver at least one game and possibly more.
