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2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2 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 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 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".
