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Charlottesville man charged with armed robberies at Pantops Shopping Center
Stephen T. Agner, a 64-year-old convicted felon, is being held without bond.
UVA psychologist: Less than one-third make New Year’s resolutions
A UVA psychologist’s informal polling on New Year's resolutions finding 30% of people make them, but she doesn't have data how many of them were successful.
ACPD charges Verona woman in connection with jail drug investigation
Police allege the woman attempted to smuggle drugs into the jail concealed in a medical brace.
BREAKING: Albemarle Police investigate Pantops armed robbery report
Albemarle County Police report a large presence at the Pantops Shopping Center investigating an armed robbery report.
Wind causes landing plane to clip wingtip on tarmac at CHO
No one was injured but the Skywest Canadair flight from Chicago had to abort the attempt and then re-land.
Million dollar VA Lottery New Year’s Raffle winner purchased in Madison
A ticket bought in Madison is one of five $1-million-dollar winners in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle drawing.
Triple A: Plan a ‘get-home’ strategy before heading to a New Year’s Eve party
Some nuance this year to Triple A's annual New Year's Eve call not to drink and drive: Make your plan before you go out.
Spanberger chooses Counsel to Governor and Chief Diversity Officer
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger named two key appointees in her upcoming Administration, one of whom will be Counsel to the Governor and the other named Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Albemarle, Greene, Cville GO TEC gets $1-million state grant
Albemarle County Public Schools was named by Governor Youngkin's office the recipient of a share of $6.2-million worth of state Growth and Opportunity Virginia (or GO Virginia) grants.
1 week ago in Sports
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?
1 week ago in Sports
Tiger Woods turns 50. It’s the one time golf’s greats can relate to him
Talk to any golfer who played against Tiger Woods and there is sure to be at least one story about one shot so sublime they were certain it could not be hit by them or anyone else.
1 week ago in Sports
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is ‘stable’ after 2 die in car accident in Nigeria
Anthony Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion from Britain, was in a stable condition in the hospital Monday after being involved in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people who were close friends and team members, his promoter said.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?
Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Unleash the hounds! And terriers and lapdogs. The American Kennel Club adds 3 breeds
They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.
1 week ago in Entertainment
France grants citizenship to George and Amal Clooney and their twins Ella and Alexander
Call them Monsieur and Madame Clooney. France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast
A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens of thousands of customers without power.
Flock CEO includes Charlottesville, Staunton in email blaming activists for cities dropping the company’s services
Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis said Flock Safety's CEO sent an "unprofessional" email blaming activists for multiple departments' decisions to end their relationships with the company.
