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5 days ago in National, Trending
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
6 days ago in National
Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion
Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Meet the 2026 ‘Dancing With the Stars’ cast
The newest cast competing for the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing With the Stars" was unveiled Wednesday, featuring the usual complement of entertainers, reality stars and athletes ranging from gold medalists to a Savannah Bananas player.
City cooling shelters opened under NWS-issued heat advisory
Wednesday's heat index is expected to be between 105-109 degrees, with Thursday forecasted to be at 104.
6 days ago in National
Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Ariana Grande steps out of the spotlight with gratitude at tour closing
Ariana Grande's final words, before she stepped offstage and out of the spotlight, were for her fans. Addressing the crowd during her last concert in London Tuesday before she takes a break from the public eye, the singer was full of emotion and gratitude.
Albemarle Supervisors to consider Southwood second phase agreement with Habitat
Supervisors will also consider charging for MicroCAT rides that have been free during a pilot program.
7 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the US Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
Carlos Alcaraz was nervous. He was excited. Best of all, he was pain-free. Alcaraz beat Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Monday, showing no problems with the right wrist injury that had sidelined the 23-year-old Spaniard since April.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Amid backlash, museum cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano — plans that had led to bitter backlash from the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.
7 days ago in Sports
Ketel Marte booed at home in return to Diamondbacks’ lineup, 2 weeks after no-show in Boston
Ketel Marte says his teammates welcomed him back to the clubhouse on Monday, two weeks after the three-time All-Star's unexpected no-show before a game in Boston left the Arizona Diamondbacks scrambling.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.
7 days ago in Entertainment
Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in ‘The Social Reckoning’ — Fall Movie Preview
When Aaron Sorkin made 2010's "The Social Network," he had heard of Facebook, he said at the time, "the way I've heard of a carburetor." Sixteen years later, he has a much deeper idea of what Mark Zuckerberg's social media empire has become.
7 days ago in World
Mass burials in Nepal as death toll from flash floods exceeds 1,000
Rescue teams with search dogs continued to search through mud, rocks and debris on Tuesday on the border with Nepal and China for thousands of people still missing following the catastrophic floods that tore through communities across the Himalayas, leaving more than 1,000 dead.
Declaration of independents: Cooke Costa Harvey makes November ballot; Chris Register falls short
To get on the ballot, independent candidates needed 1,000 qualified signatures from registered Virginia voters.
1 week ago in , Banking Expert
Cville Local Experts: Helping your college student manage their money
So now your child is in college, and the question is, how do you keep them from constantly asking you for money?
1 week ago in , Music Scene
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 31 – September 6, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
City readies to open shelter, clear homeless encampments
Charlottesville's temporary shelter is set to open Tuesday at 2000 Holiday Dr.
1 week ago in , UVA
Wahoo Rundown: Men’s soccer earns first victory after pair of losses
Both UVA soccer squads took home victories on the Klöckner pitch, field hockey got out of the blocks with a victory on the road, and Virginia rowers, past and present, showed well at the 2026 World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, ‘Spider-Man’ stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
