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Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival shows community’s passion for the arts

The work of over 125 artists will be on display at Claudius Crozet Park Oct. 11-12 for the 45th anniversary of the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival.

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SNP remains open with skeleton staff during shutdown

Shenandoah National Park remains open with a reduced staff during the government shutdown that started midnight October 1.

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NBC may pull 29News from YouTube over a dispute with the network

The station can still be watched through streaming apps and broadcast.

7 days ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

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Maryland man who killed a Wintergreen Police officer sentenced to 48 years

Daniel Barmak, who pled guilty, was able to wrestle away Officer Chris Wagner's gun.

10th UVA President Select Committee

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UVA President search committee sets meeting for first presentation of candidates

The UVA Board of Visitors' 10th Presidential Search Special Committee has set an October 7 meeting date as they move toward a late November goal to interview candidates for the position.

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Old Ivy Road bridge remains closed after apparent truck strike Monday

The Old Ivy Road bridge over the 29 bypass remains closed, and VDOT is only saying "until further notice".

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

1 week ago in Sports

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

1 week ago in Sports

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

1 week ago in National

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

1 week ago in , UVA

Wahoo Rundown: Football upsets FSU; Dietrich qualifies for tennis nationals

Women's soccer remained undefeated heading into a meeting with rival Virginia Tech.

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UVA researchers looking at focused ultrasound for substance abuse and mental health treatments

Two new UVA Health specialists are looking at ways focused ultrasound, used effectively in treating essential tremor and Parkinson's symptoms, can be used as non-invasive treatment for addiction, substance abuse disorder, and other mental health issues.

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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Sept 29 – Oct 5, 2025

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

1 week ago in Sports

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.

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UVA’s Tony Elliott has been named Dodd Trophy Coach of the Week

The award honors coaches who embody the award's three pillars of scholarship, leadership and integrity. 

1 week ago in National

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

1 week ago in World

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

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Four injured, one critically, during fight in Louisa

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A male suffering an apparent stab wound had to be airlifted for emergency medical treatment.

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East Rivanna Fire Co. raising funds for girls orphaned by Keswick fire

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The East Rivanna Volunteers Fire Company and the First In Foundation, which helps first responders and their families in crisis, is raising funds for the needs of two little girls orphaned when their parents died in a Sunday morning fire on Starry Skies Lane in Keswick.

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

Search firm presents some 30 candidates to selection committee for UVA President

UVA Presidential search committee 10/7/25

The executive search consultant finding potential candidates for the University of Virginia President's search revealed Tuesday they are in active conversations with roughly 30 people "who've expressed something between tentative to extraordinary interest", and some faculty are concerned about the process in light of the letter from the White House.

6 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day

It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.