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3 weeks 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 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

ACPD makes firearm arrest at Scottsville Elementary

Christopher J. Kirtley is being held without bond.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

DMV, UVA urge focus on safety on Halloween

From trick-or-treaters to drivers, agencies say everyone plays a role in Halloween safety.

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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."

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

UVA Board of Visitors to hold special meeting next Monday

The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors Special Committee on the Search for a President, the group tasked with finding the school's next leader, will meet on Monday.

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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.

19 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports, Sports, Surrounding Counties, UVA, UVA Sports

Hoos-Hokies Commonwealth Clash kicks off with a 25,000-pound Smithfield Foods donation

Smithfield Commonwealth Clash donation

Taking advantage of getting together for Hoos-Hokies clashes across an array of sports, Smithfield Foods Monday donated some 25,000 pounds of protein to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as part of the Commonwealth Clash.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Local

VDOT shifts traffic to new north side of Old Ivy Bridge

Old Ivy bridge at 29 bypass

A milestone in the Old Ivy Road Bridge reconstruction after contractors finished up building the north side of the bridge and shifted traffic onto it.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other ex-NBA player.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.