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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Investigators to review the 2005 shooting death of Hunter S. Thompson, which was ruled a suicide

Investigators are committed to answering any "lingering questions" surrounding his death, Sheriff Michael Buglione said.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut is a montage of ideas, but not a ‘New Look’

All eyes were on Jonathan Anderson — the Northern Irish designer who has already transformed Loewe into a global powerhouse of wit and craft — as he unveiled his first Dior womenswear collection on Wednesday.

2 weeks ago in Features

A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum’s surprising reunion exhibition

Portraits from the late 1880s of the expansively bearded postman Joseph Roulin, his wife, two sons and baby daughter have been brought together for an exhibition titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last."

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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ready for area defense employee surge

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is ready for any influx of people in need because of the federal government shutdown.

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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RWSA starts work on Ragged Mountain Pool Fill Project next week

The goal is to add 700 million gallons of water.

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Grand jury gets case of man accused of setting a Danville City Councilor on fire

Danville General District Court Judge Greg Haymore found probable cause that Shotsie Buck-Hayes attacked City Councilor Lee Vogler and allowed the case to proceed to a grand jury.

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Six homes and counting collapse into Hatteras Island ocean

Early October travelers heading to the Outer Banks into the weekend need to check reservations on closures and property conditions on Hatteras Island.

2 weeks ago in World

Hurricane Imelda rumbles toward Bermuda as airport, schools and government offices close

Hurricane Imelda barreled toward Bermuda on Wednesday as forecasters warned that it could swipe past the tiny British territory as a Category 2 storm.

2 weeks ago in National

What happens now that a government shutdown is underway

Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid high demand and many uncertainties

Not even half of the spots in the 48-team field have been claimed. The schedule of matches won't be finalized until December. And other than host nations U.S., Canada and Mexico, nobody has any idea where or when they'll be playing.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Roger Federer leads the 2026 nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame

Roger Federer leads the list of nominees announced Wednesday for the International Tennis Hall of Fame's class of 2026. He was the first man to win 20 Grand Slam singles titles and ushered in an era of unprecedented greatness with younger rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is almost here. Here’s what to know

Lights, camera, action. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," arrives Friday. Are you ready for it?

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3 weeks ago in

Previously-scheduled weekend closures for Old Ivy bridge that was struck by truck

VDOT will be conducting overnight 29 bypass closures as part of the Old Ivy Road bridge rehabilitation project, and the Culpeper District's Alexis Mehretab notes this was scheduled before the bridge was hit Monday.

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Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival shows community’s passion for the arts

The work of over 125 artists will be on display at Claudius Crozet Park Oct. 11-12 for the 45th anniversary of the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival.

3 weeks ago in

SNP remains open with skeleton staff during shutdown

Shenandoah National Park remains open with a reduced staff during the government shutdown that started midnight October 1.

3 weeks ago in

NBC may pull 29News from YouTube over a dispute with the network

The station can still be watched through streaming apps and broadcast.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tarik Skubal’s 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit's postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

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Maryland man who killed a Wintergreen Police officer sentenced to 48 years

Daniel Barmak, who pled guilty, was able to wrestle away Officer Chris Wagner's gun.

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14 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA

UVA Medical researchers find possible molecular issue in Down syndrome development

 University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have found lack of development of a particular molecule essential for central nervous system development and function could cause faulty brain circuits seen in Down syndrome individuals.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA

Hundreds urge UVA’s board, interim president to ‘reject the compact’

Reject the Compact rally

A crowd starting at around 200 grew to around 300 during a "Reject the Compact Rally" on the Lawn at UVA.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

2 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Election, Local, Surrounding Counties

Mike Pruitt outraises incumbent John McGuire in early 5th District candidate fundraising

It's way early in a 2026 Congressional campaign, but one of the Democrats hoping to get the nomination for the 5th District Congressional seat is "excited" to have outraised Republican incumbent John McGuire in 3rd-quarter fundraising.