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1 week ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

Charlottesville Scholarship Fund

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11 CHS grads honored with scholarships to continue their education

Charlottesville Scholarship Program has been providing renewable scholarships to students looking to continue their education for 25 years.

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City Council endorses Swords into Plowshares design in all city parks

Three design semifinalists use Lee statue melted metal concepts in all five, and one in six, city parks

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

1 week ago in Sports

The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals

Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.

1 week ago in World

Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed

The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 131 — and over 500 suspected cases.

1 week ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

Pierre Tharpe

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ACPD arrests Palmyra man in Hydraulic Rd break-in

The suspect broke into a home occupied by a couple and their infant child.

World No. 3 David Wagner coaches PATA's Wheelchair Tennis Camp at Boar's Head Resort.

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Local tennis association earns grant from USTA for excellence in wheelchair tennis

Piedmont Area Tennis Association has earned a USTA Grant to help further the operation of its Wheelchair Tennis Program.

Virginia Softball vs Georgia Tech

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Wahoo Rundown: Softball falls in Knoxville Regional

UVA rowing took second at the ACC championships, while baseball dropped its final regular-season series and ended up as the No. 8 seed in the conference tournament.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers

The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.

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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: May 18–24, 2026

across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts…

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ACFR responds to early morning structural fire

There were no injuries reported.

Virginia Men's Tennis wins its seventh NCAA title at the Magill Tennis Center in Georgia, 2026.

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Virginia men’s tennis takes seventh NCAA title

The 4-3 win over Texas on Sunday marked the Cavaliers' seventh NCAA title, tying the program with men's lacrosse and men's soccer for the most titles in University history.

2 weeks ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury

Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.

Lee statue meltdown

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City Council to consider future of Police Civilian Review Board, repurposed statues

The council will also decide whether to place statues made from the melted-down R.E. Lee monument into city parks.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century

Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.

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1 hour ago in Albemarle County, Local

All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season

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Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.

6 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Food Scene, Local

‘The Enemy’ brings European and Argentinean cuisine to the Downtown Mall

Augusto Rodriguez Araoz, the former owner of Cumbre Bakery, opened the new restaurant last month.

6 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Health & Wellness, Local, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties

No Kid Hungry Virginia highlights new programs helping to combat summer food insecurity

Sarah Steely of No Kid Hungry Virginia says that food insecurity is getting worse in the state, can actively damage the long-term health of children, and shows two unique ways to combat it.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball’s 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Local

Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal

Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond