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2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison on Wednesday at an emotional hearing over the "Friends" star's overdose death.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals crush Sharks 7-1 for sixth straight win

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to extend his record to 911 career goals, Riley Leonard had four points and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 7-1 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight win.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks’ game with Pistons due to right calf strain

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter.

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Area will be under winter weather advisory Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area Friday from 1 a.m. until 4 p.m.

2 weeks ago in Food Scene,

Cville Local Deals: An all-star burger lineup at Timberwood Tap House

Timberwood Tap House American Grill has one of those menus that has something for everybody.

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Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger announces first cabinet appointment

Figueroa served as Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources during the Northam administration.

Katie Frazier

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Governor-elect makes 2nd cabinet appointment a state ag secretary

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger named Shenandoah Valley native Katie K. Frazier as Virginia's next Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry.

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UVA Health part of worldwide immunoglobulin COVID treatment trial

UVA Health is part of a worldwide clinical trial examining a potential COVID treatment using a drug made with antibodies gathered from healthy people who've recovered from the illness and had received a COVID vaccine.

2 weeks ago in National

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

Republican Matt Van Epps won a nationally watched special election in Tennessee for a U.S. House seat Tuesday, maintaining his party's grip on the conservative district with help from President Donald Trump.

2 weeks ago in World

Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago

Malaysia's transport ministry said Wednesday that a private firm will resume a deep-sea hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month, more than a decade after the jet vanished without a trace.

2 weeks ago in World

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

Ukraine and its European allies accused Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Carter Hart returns to NHL after nearly 2 years and receives warm welcome from Golden Knights fans

Some fans brought signs supporting Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart, and the Vegas crowd generally welcomed him from the moment he skated onto the ice.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Lauren Graham and Amy Sherman-Palladino to release ‘Gilmore Girls’ book in Fall 2027

After years of advice books, children's books and cookbooks inspired by "Gilmore Girls," an upcoming work promises a more personal take on the beloved series. The co-writers are "Gilmore Girls" creator Amy Sherman-Palladino and star Lauren Graham.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Multi-platinum rapper Toosii has committed to playing football at Syracuse

Rap artist Toosii is taking time off from his multi-platinum music career by going forward with his dream to pursue football after saying he has committed to Syracuse University.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Australia, New Zealand drawn into same group at 2027 Rugby World Cup

Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand were drawn into the same group Wednesday for the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to meet defending champion South Africa in the quarterfinals.

2 weeks ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul says the Clippers are sending him home from their road trip in a shocking late-night move

Chris Paul says the Los Angeles Clippers are sending him home from their road trip, putting a shocking twist on what is expected to be the veteran point guard's final NBA season.

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Six people killed in Thanksgiving holiday crashes

More than 4,000 got a speeding ticket.

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Twice is Nice awards over $300,000 in grants to area nonprofits

The donation-based resale boutique sorted through a record number of applications to determine this year's grant recipients.

2 weeks ago in , UVA

J’Mari Taylor leads 15 UVA football players on All-ACC teams

UVA faces Duke in the ACC championship game Saturday, where J’Mari Taylor has a chance to become a 1,000-yard rusher.

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3 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Local, Surrounding Counties

Louisa Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the region, mourn loss of most senior K-9

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Ally with Lt. Patrick Sheridan

The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is mourning, and condolences are being sent from all over Central Virginia, after the death over the weekend of the sheriff's office's most senior K9, Ally,

15 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists

Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.

18 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

City Council approves Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction urging expedited construction time

Dairy Road Bridge project

Charlottesville City Council endorsed the $12.6-million Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction project on Monday night, but not before giving staff marching orders to negotiate an incentive to shorten the construction time projected at this time as 12-to-14 months.

21 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime, Local

City ends Flock pilot program over federal data base concerns

City Manager Sam Sanders at City Council

The city had paused using the video license plate reading system in October. Now, it announced it won't be resuming using it.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78

Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.