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1 week ago
UVA discloses just under $500-million in foreign funding
The University of Virginia is 30th in the nation out of 555 higher learning institutions in reporting of foreign funding disclosures at just under $500-million.
1 week ago
Accuweather predicts winter’s worst is now behind the region
With temperatures well into the 50s this week in the Charlottsville area, Accuweather long-range forecasters predict the worst of the winter cold is now left behind.
1 week ago
VHHA analysis shows increasing CHS cases treated in ERs from 2020 through 2024
A new data analysis by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows annual adult visits to hospital emergency rooms for cases of cannabis use, dependence, and poisoning diagnosis has increased 29% during the period from 2020 until 2024.
2 weeks ago
Human remains found in Florida 48 years ago identified as Harrisonburg woman
The body of Patricia Ann Ritchie, a Harrisonburg woman who was last seen at a city truck stop in 1977, has been identified.
2 weeks ago
Nelson County mom pleads guilty in death of her 6-week-old baby
Autumn Woods is on bond as she awaits sentencing.
2 weeks ago
City schools announce agreement with CEA about support staff raise
The agreement comes after disagreement over a letter sent by the school system on Friday
2 weeks ago
Crash blocks northbound bypass for about an hour near Ivy Road
A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has the 29 bypass northbound completely blocked around Old Ivy Road.
2 weeks ago
Pregnant women eligible for year-round Virginia health insurance marketplace enrollment
A new law, passed by last year's General Assembly, has created a new special enrollment period for pregnant Virginians.
2 weeks ago
CPD reports 51% reduction in gun-related incidents in 2025
Overall crime declined by 10.9% when including larcenies and 17.8% when excluding larcenies
2 weeks ago
Data center reformers converge on Richmond as Virginia awaits GA action
The Data Center Reform Coalition gathered on Monday for the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition's Lobby Day
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Fire Rescue responds to residential fire
The occupants were able to evacuate in time and no injuries were reported
2 weeks ago
Puppy Bowl to feature dogs sent from Fluvanna nonprofit
Green Dogs Unleashed has sent five dogs for the annual show, three of whom have special needs
2 weeks ago
Dems redistricting would move Albemarle, Charlottesville to 6th district
The proposed map would give Democrats a projected 10-to-1 seats over Republicans
2 weeks ago
Super Bowl Sunday is fun for football fans, but can be dangerous for drivers
Approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol-impaired drivers, according to AAA
2 weeks ago
Wind advisory put in place for Saturday
Winds are expected to sustain at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph and in higher elevations up to 55 mph
2 weeks ago
Crash shuts Rio Road down around “gasoline alley”
A crash on Rio Road that occurred shortly around 7 a.m. in the "gasoline alley" shut the road down completely for a period of time Friday morning.
2 weeks ago
With increased traffic for America250, Monticello unveils new website
The new design of the site aims to improve its usability for both users and researcher, among other changes
2 weeks ago
New supervisor wants to accelerate “no-brainer” project approvals
Albemarle County Supervisor for the Samuel Miller District Fred Missel is looking to find ways to streamline the approval process for development projects
2 weeks ago
ACPD investigating theft of a John Deere 333E Skid Steer
It's believed to have been taken between Monday and last Thursday.
