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2 weeks ago in National
Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.
2 weeks ago in National
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.
2 weeks ago in National
Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash
President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album
Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of wintry weather
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what's already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States.
Legal analysts disagree on whether redistricting amendment will be on April ballot
A disposition of whether the Congressional redistricting Constitutional amendment actually goes on the April ballot as approved by the General Assembly is predicated on when an election begins.
Greene Co. Supervisors taking applications for interim at-large seat
Francis McGuigan resigned from that post earlier this month, then tried to rescind that resignation two days later.
Weekend snowstorm should mostly miss Albemarle County area
Forecasts call for between a light-dusting of snow to 1 1/2 inches for the local area.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
The Westminster dog show is turning 150. Here’s what has — and hasn’t — changed over time
When some Gilded Age gentleman hunters organized a New York event to compare their dogs, could they have imagined that people would someday call it the World Series of dogdom or the Super Bowl of dog shows?
2 weeks ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Lindsey Vonn airlifted from course after crashing in final downhill before Milan Cortina Olympics
Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill race before the Winter Olympics on Friday and was airlifted from the course for medical checks, a troubling turn for the 41-year-old U.S. ski star just a week before the Milan Cortina Games.
Boy dies in Staunton following a sledding accident
An 11-year-old child was discovered unresponsive late Tuesday night in Staunton.
3 weeks ago in , UVA
‘Hoos outlast Deacons in triple overtime thriller, 109-103
Kymora Johnson scored 26 points and Caitlin Weimer and Gabby White each came off the bench to post double-double for UVA.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Shiffrin, Vonn and other ski racers star in ESPN’s ‘On the Edge’ docuseries leading into Olympics
Before Mikaela Shiffrin, Lindsey Vonn and other World Cup ski racers chase gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, they will star in a new docuseries that gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse of what it's like on the circuit.
3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Dispute over the Olympic medal stripped from US gymnast Jordan Chiles goes back to Swiss court
American gymnast Jordan Chiles may reclaim the bronze medal on floor exercise from the 2024 Paris Olympics that was stripped from her following an appeal by Romania after all.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Bills QB Josh Allen says he had surgery for broken bone in right foot
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said on Thursday that he recently had surgery for a broken bone in his right foot, and expects to be fully healthy for the start of spring practices.
ACLU: Ice eying new detention center in Augusta County
In a response to an ACLU Freedom of Information Act filed over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is considering converting a former correctional facility into an ICE detention center.
3 weeks ago in , UVA
VAF announces $1M commitment from the Hogan Family for baseball, softball, women’s golf
Pat Hogan, former Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at UVA, and his wife Sharon, have committed $500,000 to Virginia baseball’s scholarship fund, and $500,000 to the funds of softball and women’s golf.
