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1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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

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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.

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UPDATE: Missing Crimora woman safely located

Erica Dawn Ortiz was last seen on September 9.

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Greene County man arrested for thefts at local big box stores

Additional charges are pending.

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Crash on southbound 29 Bypass at Fontaine cleared

The left lane and left shoulder are closed.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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12 hours ago in Entertainment

Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up

Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

16 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Fontaine Ave bridge replacement over Morey Creek begins Oct. 7

Map of Fontaine Ave bridge over Morey Creek

VDOT announces work beginning October 7 replacing the Fontaine Avenue bridge over Morey Creek between the Route 29 bypass interchange and the Ragged Mountain Reservoir.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

18 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

18 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local

Albemarle school board chair reports much smoother weapons screenings at the high schools

Monticello High School

Albemarle schools' top citizen leader is pleased with the progress made to speed up weapons screenings that had slowed school day starts for many students at the three high schools.