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ACPD makes arrest following Christmas shooting
Roland Keith Shifflet, 46, has been charged with malicious wounding following Thursday night's shooting.
Albemarle tree recycling drop-off on through Jan. 18
The day after Christmas began Albemarle County Christmas tree recycling program through January 18.
Virginia among 22 states where raw oysters have led to salmonella poisoning
There have been incidences of salmonella reported in 22 states, including six in Virginia.
Kindlewood ‘at a crossroads’ with $3-million more needed in next city budget
City Manager Sam Sanders has told City Council the Kindlewood redevelopment project is "at a crossroads".
As 2026 approaches Albemarle County looks to streamline the process of development
Developers have complained about the inefficiency of the permitting and inspection process in Albemarle, and the county is investing in technology to do something about it.
2 weeks ago in Health & Wellness,
UVA Health provides advice for managing grief during the holidays
Although many are celebrating the season, there are also those who are processing complex emotions around grief and loss who need support.
Santa’s reindeer get state permit to fly over Virginia
A major regulatory hurdle is cleared once again as Santa Claus is coming to town, arriving in Charlottesville on Christmas Eve with his nine reindeer.
Fluvanna Sheriffs investigating string of vehicle break-ins
Three suspects were seen in surveillance footage.
CPD and ACPD post holiday public safety messages
Albemarle and Charlottesville Police are putting out public safety notices with ACPD posting photos of suspects in recent larceny, shoplifting, or fraud cases reported at businesses across Albemarle County in the last quarter of 2025.
Two top student organizations condemn UVA BOV selecting President
UVA's student newspaper and its student council both criticized the "rushed" hiring of the university's new president.
Charlottesville’s regional economy remains resilient despite national concerns
Charlottesville's regional economy continues to outperform the national average and the rest of the state.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
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Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
2 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
2 weeks ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
2 weeks ago in , UVA
Wahoo Rundown: Garland earns 200th wrestling win
Johnson drops 41 on Winthrop. Hall, White and Tillis score double-digits against Maryland
New UVA president Scott Beardsley shares private sector, education experiences
The University rolled out an introductory campaign for Beardsley, including a video.
Developer asking for additional $700,000 from city for Cherry Ave. grocery project
A funding snag has brought the mixed-use development, where a grocery store is also desired, to a halt at 501 Cherry Avenue, according to City Manager Sam Sanders.
City employing ambassadors to improve the Downtown Mall experience
Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development said the program will begin in February as uniformed ambassadors serve as "friendly guides, caretakers and problem-solvers to help keep the downtown area safer, cleaner, and more welcoming."
