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2 weeks ago

25th Lighting of the Lawn at UVA Friday night

Friday night December 5 is the annual University of Virginia Lighting of the Lawn, and unlike years past it's the only holiday lighting ceremony going on in town.

2 weeks ago

Toy Lift collections continue through Saturday at Fashion Square Mall

Toy Lift is happening as scheduled at Fashion Square Mall outside the old JC Penney store, but Toy Lift President Dave Fafara told Cville Right Now Live's Adam Hawes he'll be back out there Saturday for those who could not make it Friday.

2 weeks ago

CPD investigating overnight burglary

Several items of value were taken.

2 weeks ago

Triple-A with tips for driving in wintry weather

The winter weather advisory in the area involves about three-quarters of all Virginia, and comes at a time where Wahoo fans might be traveling to Charlottesville in advance of the ACC Championship game, and others travel to Harrisonburg for JMU's Sun Belt Championship game.

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Closings and delays for Friday, Dec. 5

Snow and ice causing closings and delays

2 weeks ago

Tony Elliott named ACC Coach of the Year

Elliott has guided the Cavaliers their second-ever 10-win season

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ICE arrests Afghan national suspected of having terror connections in Waynesboro

DHS says Jaan Shah Safi provided support to ISIS after entering the U.S. in 2021.

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North Garden Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Celebration returns Saturday evening

After the last couple of years of relative darkness, the North Garden Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling Celebration returns for the season Saturday evening at a new location.

2 weeks ago

Local FBI Special Agent in Charge appointed new state public safety secretary

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has appointed the current Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Richmond Field Office, Stanley Meador, as the Commonwealth's next Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security.

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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.

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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.

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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.

2 weeks ago

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.

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County leaders detail AstraZeneca plans

Albemarle County Executive Jeff Richardson called the AstraZeneca plant being built in Albemarle County "transformative" for the community.

2 weeks ago

UVA interim president’s feet held to the fire during state Senate subcommittee hearing

Lawmakers wanted answers on UVA's deal with the DOJ and the university's search for its next permanent president.

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U.S. Marshals offering $5,000 reward for info on missing VA high school football coach

The U.S. Marshals Service is warning that Travis Turner may be armed.

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Closings and delays for Tuesday, Dec. 2

Closings and delays

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Albemarle Supervisors drill legislators hard for VDOT funding improvements

Albemarle supervisors used their annual meeting Monday with area legislators to, among other things, urge finding a way to shore up VDOT funding approval for county transportation projects.

2 weeks ago

Hoos football to open 2026 season in Rio against NC State

After buzz about it for weeks, Virginia Athletics announced Monday morning the University of Virginia will face NC State in the first ever college football game in South America when they square off in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.

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Charlottesville has hundreds of nonprofits that are preparing for Giving Tuesday

Local nonprofits are gearing up for Giving Tuesday and the funding that it can produce for their organizations.

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