Election

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

Torres, the city’s longest-serving school board member, earns third term

Torres said focusing on the division's new Early Learning Center will be one of her top priorities.

3 weeks ago

Bryant, Dooley, Larson-Torres appear to win city School Board seats

Newcomer Zyahna Bryant is the top-vote getter, with provisional and late mail-in arrivals still to be determined, as one of three to win Charlottesville's School Board race.

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%.

4 weeks ago

Senate Democrats pass resolution to begin redistricting amendment process

Under Virginia law, the proposed amendment would still need to be approved by a second General Assembly session, then go before Virginia voters.

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3 hours ago in National, Trending

Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony

President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.

3 hours ago in Entertainment

How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’

In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

4 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.

22 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.