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2 weeks ago

Charlottesville resident, JMU professor pleads guilty to possession of childhood pornography

William Chisholm Van Norman's charges included possession of child pornography, second offense.

2 weeks ago

Pedestrian bridge opening completes VDOT ‘Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle’ projects

VDOT is celebrating with the opening of the pedestrian bridge over 29 the completion of what it calls the "Hydraulic Road/U.S. 29 bundle", but there's still work to be done on one project.

2 weeks ago

Flags will be lowered on Friday to honor a POW declared missing in action in 1968

United States Navy Captain Thomas Edwin Scheurich will be laid to rest with full military honors.

2 weeks ago

UVA researcher identifies first U.S. death from tick-borne meat allergy

A world-renowned UVA School of Medicine allergist has confirmed the first death in U.S. history of a "meat allergy" occurring after someone is bitten by a Lone Star tick.

2 weeks ago

Rabid cat confirmed in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD), in coordination with the Charlottesville Police Department, is…

2 weeks ago

NWS advises elevated fire risk throughout Thursday

The National Weather Service late Thursday morning included the Charlottesville area in a group all over Central and Northern Virginia, nearly all of Maryland, and Eastern West Virginia under an elevated fire risk through 5 p.m.

2 weeks ago

Habitat for Humanity Rake-a-Thon Saturday

Falling leaves are an opportunity for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville volunteers to do some service for not just homeowners, but for the organization itself.

2 weeks ago

Spanberger calls for pause on UVA Presidential selection process

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is calling on the University of Virginia Board of Visitors to pause its Presidential selection process until a full board is appointed and confirmed by the General Assembly.

2 weeks ago

Virginia 250 Passport launches on Veterans Day

Monticello, Montpelier and Highland are among the sites that are part of the program.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Youngkin announces feds will resume funding Virginia SNAP benefits this week

Virginia will receive federal SNAP funding after Trump administration loses Supreme Court hearing.

2 weeks ago

Virginia Senators Kaine, Warner differ on vote to end shutdown

Virginia's senior senator, Mark Warner, opposes the move.

3 weeks ago

UVA researchers find family forgetfulness cause in Alzheimer’s patients

Probably a couple of years away from human trials, new University of Virginia School of Medicine research has found in mouse studies the physiological cause of Alzheimer's patients forgetting family and friends, and a way to prevent it.

3 weeks ago

CPD has arrested second suspect in Halloween night shooting

Kaijon Cortez Sholes is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Missing Albemarle woman found safe

Ashley Watkins was last seen in Earlysville early Friday morning.

3 weeks ago

Scouting for Food collections Saturday aim for an historic benchmark

Scouting America is set for its 13th annual Scouting For Food event this weekend, and the organization is hoping to break the 1-million pound benchmark for food collected in the Charlottesville area.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Youngkin to host Gov.-elect Spanberger at Richmond luncheon Thursday

Governor Glenn Youngkin pledged to be supportive during the 10 weeks of transition before Abigail Spanberger takes over the post.

3 weeks ago

ACPD seeking indecent exposure suspect

Albemarle County Police are looking for a man who is wanted for exposing himself to children.

3 weeks ago

City, County officials report strong morning voter turnouts and robust early voting totals

Albemarle County reported 8.6% of registered voters had voted by 10 a.m., while Charlottesville was at 5.8%.

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18 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA men’s basketball received $5 million gift

UVa basketball Nov 2025

The University of Virginia has announced the CEO of a Salem-based Caterpillar machinery dealership has given $5 million to the men's basketball program.

20 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports, Sports, Surrounding Counties, UVA, UVA Sports

Hoos-Hokies Commonwealth Clash kicks off with a 25,000-pound Smithfield Foods donation

Smithfield Commonwealth Clash donation

Taking advantage of getting together for Hoos-Hokies clashes across an array of sports, Smithfield Foods Monday donated some 25,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as part of the Commonwealth Clash.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Local

VDOT shifts traffic to new north side of Old Ivy Bridge

Old Ivy bridge at 29 bypass

A milestone in the Old Ivy Road Bridge reconstruction after contractors finished up building the north side of the bridge and shifted traffic onto it.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.