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1 week ago

ACPD makes fourth arrest in October 2024 shooting

Jamarques Lamont Andres Jones, an 18-year-old Charlottesville resident, became the fourth person charged in connection with October 2024 shooting.

1 week ago

Gas leak caused closure on Seminole Trail/29 North

Reported gas leak has closed 29 North at Hilton Heights Road.

1 week ago

County releases annual SPEAR report, tracking its own progress

“This year’s report shows both progress and challenges in areas central to community well-being,” the county’s release said.

2 weeks ago

Chance to raise honeybees underway

Critical for apples, fruit, wine grapes, horticulture, and other crop pollination interests in our area, the Virginia Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications through September 10 for the 2025 Beehive Distribution Program.

2 weeks ago

PVCC officially designated a Prison Education Program institution

PVCC has worked with prison inmates since 2006.

2 weeks ago

Hoos QB Chandler Morris on Coach’s Corner with Tony Elliott

The University of Virginia announces new Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris will be with Head Football Coach Tony Elliott on "Coach's Corner with Tony Elliott" Tuesday night.

2 weeks ago

Child no longer missing in Scottsville

Emergency alert identifies the boy as Conner.

2 weeks ago

Former county registrar under police investigation

County confirms allegations of financial misconduct against Lauren Eddy.

2 weeks ago

80-year-old with dementia found dead after week-long search

An 80-year-old Albemarle County man suffering from dementia was found dead Saturday.

2 weeks ago

Man injured in Glenmore home explosion in stable condition

ACFR also identified the woman killed in the blast

2 weeks ago

Federal government accuses George Mason of violating Civil Rights act

 The U.S. Department of Education Friday informed George Mason University that its President, Gregory Washington, has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act "by illegally using race and other immutable characteristics in university practices and policies, including hiring and promotion".

2 weeks ago

Albemarle County Supervisors lay out 2026 legislative program

Albemarle County is seeking state funding for Biscuit Run Park, the ability to hold a public referendum to increase sales tax, and expanded authority in using speed cameras.

2 weeks ago

Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center supports child abuse survivors

Founded in 2006, Foothills offers support for the survivors of child abuse and their families.

2 weeks ago

An inside look at the Red Cross’s disaster response in Glenmore

The American Red Cross has disaster response teams that are trained, organized and prepared to rapidly respond to a wide variety of catastrophes.

2 weeks ago

Hoos men’s basketball non-conference schedule released

After trickling out a few game dates, such as the neutral court December 6 contest in Charlotte against Dayton and February 14 against Ohio State in Nashville, Virginia men's basketball has released its complete 2025-26 season non-conference schedule.

2 weeks ago

Gilbert steps down after just five weeks as U.S. Attorney

After only five weeks on a job he called "the opportunity of a lifetime", Todd Gilbert has resigned without explanation as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.

2 weeks ago

Cville ranked one of the nation’s most “underrated” vacation spots

A study by luxury vacation rental service "Wander" lists the Charlottesville area among the Top-5 most underrated vacation spots in America.

2 weeks ago

Cause of Tuesday night’s home explosion still under investigation

The cause of Tuesday night's home explosion in the Glenmore subdivision of Keswick remains under investigation but Albemarle County Fire Rescue chief Dan Eggleston said Wednesday that investigation is focused on gas as the cause of the blast.

2 weeks ago

One-day matched-donation opportunity could elevate learning for county students

Contributions to ACPS projects through DonorsChoose will be matched up until midnight Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

UVA readies for influx of about 4,000 first-year students moving in

University of Virginia students have started moving back in for the 2025-26 academic year beginning with Lawn resident last Friday, but the big move-in is Thursday and Friday as some 4000 first-years arrive.

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7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

10 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, Surrounding Counties

Man wanted in Waynesboro for allegedly putting a firearm inside a student’s book bag

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A student immediately told a teacher and an administrator that they knew who had done it.

12 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Lifestyle, Local

Charlottesville PrideFest hopes to bring together LGBTQ+ community

Charlottesville Pride will host its annual PrideFest at the Ting Pavilion this Saturday from 12:30-7:30 p.m.

12 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Weekend lane closures on I-64 Albemarle bridges

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Watch for constricted lanes on I-64 through Albemarle County just outside the city for VDOT bridge safety inspections over the weekend between Pantops and Monticello.

12 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Charlottesville area bears brunt in survey of food costs forcing Virginians into debt

 A survey done for DC-based Share Our Strength's No Did Hungry Virginia campaign shows rising food costs are putting nearly half -- 45% -- of Virginians into debt, and the challenge is even more pronounced in the Charlottesville area.