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Virginia Dept. of Forestry offering free riparian forest buffer installations

Eligible projects available on a first-come, first-served basis.

2 weeks ago in World

Putin says Russia will stick to nuclear arms limits for one more year after treaty with US expires

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States that expires in February, and he urged Washington to follow suit.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes

Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump's long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."

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4.3 magnitude earthquake jolts the San Francisco Bay Area and people report feeling a sharp shake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.3 rocked the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday, waking up many people, with more 22,000 saying they felt it, according to the United States Geological Survey.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs beat the Giants 22-9 for their first win this season

Mistakes and penalties threatened to derail the Kansas City Chiefs again early in a season that had not been going their way. Patrick Mahomes made a couple himself.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Baseball’s final week should be even wilder than expected. You can thank the state of Ohio for that

From the shore of Lake Erie to the Kentucky border, baseball's regular season is set for a dramatic final week in the state of Ohio.

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Portion of Carpenter’s Mill in Greene Co closes for two weeks Monday

Beginning Monday, Sept. 22, contractors for the Virginia Department of Transportation will begin work to repair a low-water bridge on Route 616 (Carpenters Mill Road) just north of the intersection with Route 607 (Matthew Mill Road) in Greene County. 

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Virginia debuts new-look baseball squad under Chris Pollard

The team opened fall ball on Thursday with an intrasquad scrimmage.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp

All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

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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.

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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.

John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ)

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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.

Riverheads Middle School

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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.

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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.

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.