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3 hours ago
Jury deliberates in lawsuit over the shooting of a former Newport News teacher
Abby Zwerner is seeking $40 million.
14 hours ago
ACPD seeking indecent exposure suspect
Albemarle County Police are looking for a man who is wanted for exposing himself to children.
16 hours 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.
21 hours ago
Virginia Football ranked 14th in first College Football Playoff Rankings
Virginia Football has achieved its highest ranking since the inception of the College Football Playoff Rankings landing at No. 14.
1 day 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.
2 days ago
Council moves PCOB ordinance changes toward approval
It’s not final yet, but City Council has moved on for what’s expected to be a unanimous approval of an amended ordinance that established the Police Civilian Oversight Board.
3 days ago
UVA psychiatrist calls for reclassification of postpartum psychosis for better treatment options
An expert in reproductive psychiatry at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is among an international panel of leading women's mental health experts calling for reclassification of postpartum psychosis as its own category of mental illness.
3 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors consider 140-foot tall AstraZeneca building proposal
Albemarle County's Board of Supervisors will consider a special exception to allow AstraZeneca to build a 140-foot-tall building in Rivanna Futures.
4 days ago
City Council considers overhaul of Police Civilian Oversight Board
The board was established by the Council in December 2021, but has not been able to gain any traction to do the work it is designed to do.
5 days ago
Halloween party leads to shootings, arrest in the city
Charlottesville Police report four people shot in an incident occurring just after 12:30 Saturday morning in the 1100 block of River Road.
6 days ago
ACPD makes firearm arrest at Scottsville Elementary
Christopher J. Kirtley is being held without bond.
6 days ago
UVA defends agreement with Trump administration as a “cease fire”
As part of the agreement, the DOJ will drop five pending investigations into the university.
6 days ago
DMV, UVA urge focus on safety on Halloween
From trick-or-treaters to drivers, agencies say everyone plays a role in Halloween safety.
6 days ago
A wanted man faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to run from Albemarle police
Police are waiting for lab results to determine whether there will be additional charges
7 days ago
Tom Sox alum breaks World Series rookie strikeout record
Just three years after pitching for the Charlottesville Tom Sox, Trey Yesavage struck out 12 Dodgers over seven innings, allowing just three hits, in a Game 5 victory.
1 week ago
Defendants in the alleged Old Order kidnapping and murder conspiracy back in the U.S.
Two of the three, including alleged ringleader Valerie Hayes, were arraigned on Wednesday following a 7-year fight to avoid extradition from Scotland.
1 week ago
Federal judge orders Virginia grand jury documents leading to indictments of James and Comey
The senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia is ordering the Government all grand jury documents that led to indictments of former FBI Director James Comey in Alexandria, and New York State Attorney General Leticia James in Norfolk.
1 week ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank awaits portion of $1-million Governor’s emergency money
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank leaders call Governor Youngkin's announcement setting up the Commonwealth's VENA program to fund Virginia SNAP recipients during the federal government shutdown "welcome news."
1 week ago
$40-million lawsuit trial begins for Newport News teacher shot by student
Opening arguments have started a two-week trial in the $40-million lawsuit of Ruckersville native and former first-grade teacher at Newport News' Richneck Elementary School, Abbey Zwerner, against former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker.
1 week ago
Gov. Youngkin announces VA will distribute emergency SNAP benefits weekly
Governor Youngkin unveiled the Commonwealth will use state surplus dollars to pay for delivery of emergency food benefits for Virginia SNAP recipients weekly.
