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2 weeks ago

Man in ICE custody charged with Louisa Co. murder of 2-year-old child

The child's mother brought her from Louisa to the Goochland Sheriff's Office on July 4. She was later pronounced dead at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital in Henrico.

2 weeks ago

Cville Food Co-op bows out of 501 Cherry grocery store

The developers pledge to ask other operators as to join the project following the co-op's departure.

3 weeks ago

Tenaska sets July 28 date for environmental community open house

Application includes BACTs mitigating emissions levels plant opponents contend were never presented to county leaders.

4 weeks ago

Five people displaced by a Wed. morning Scottsville fire

Three home at the time escaped unhurt before firefighters arrived

4 weeks ago

Localities consider sales tax referendum plans

Fluvanna is so far the only local entity to agree to a Nov. referendum of the 1% sales tax hike.

4 weeks ago

Flood watch in effect for local area

Heavy storms could quickly dump large amounts of rain, 2-3 inches in an hour, according to the forecast.

1 month ago

Storm leaves thousands without power

Storms with wind gusts around 75 M.P.H. played havoc with Independence Day activities

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49 minutes ago in Lifestyle

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

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Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.

54 minutes ago in Entertainment

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species

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Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.

58 minutes ago in Lifestyle

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies

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Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.

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

Local first responders ready to welcome community for National Night Out

Agencies in Charlottesville, Albemarle and the surrounding counties have planned events for Tuesday evening.

16 hours ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>Country, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 3–9, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…