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CPD chief Michael Kochis remains supportive of oversight board despite resignations
Charlottesville police chief Michael Kochis said he remains supportive of the city’s Civilian Police Oversight Board, despite the resignation of executive director Inez Gonzalez and the board’s struggle to maintain membership.
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Judge grants Charlottesville’s motion to reconsider zoning lawsuit
Judge Claude Worrell reverses his June 30th decision to throw out the city's zoning ordinance and will now hear the merits of the case at a later date.
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Man injured in Glenmore home explosion in stable condition
ACFR also identified the woman killed in the blast
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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson speaking at UVA on September 18
The first Black woman on the Supreme Court will read from her book about her family’s origins in the segregated South and her ascent to the country’s highest court.
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Federal government accuses George Mason of violating Civil Rights act
The U.S. Department of Education Friday informed George Mason University that its President, Gregory Washington, has violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act "by illegally using race and other immutable characteristics in university practices and policies, including hiring and promotion".
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Albemarle County Supervisors lay out 2026 legislative program
Albemarle County is seeking state funding for Biscuit Run Park, the ability to hold a public referendum to increase sales tax, and expanded authority in using speed cameras.
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City to hold public input meeting on future of possible Cedar Hill Road park
The City of Charlottesville has acquired land on Cedar Hill Road and is inviting the community to help shape the vision for a new neighborhood park.
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Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center supports child abuse survivors
Founded in 2006, Foothills offers support for the survivors of child abuse and their families.
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UVA asks for two weeks to ‘respond in full’ to long list of questions about Ryan resignation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – When state Sen. Creigh Deeds submitted a 6-page, 46-question letter to UVA Rector Rachel…
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An inside look at the Red Cross’s disaster response in Glenmore
The American Red Cross has disaster response teams that are trained, organized and prepared to rapidly respond to a wide variety of catastrophes.
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Hoos men’s basketball non-conference schedule released
After trickling out a few game dates, such as the neutral court December 6 contest in Charlotte against Dayton and February 14 against Ohio State in Nashville, Virginia men's basketball has released its complete 2025-26 season non-conference schedule.
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Driver pleads guilty in a fatal DUI Waynesboro school zone crash
A Waynesboro woman who tested positive for THC and meth after a fatal head-on February 25 crash in a Waynesboro school zone has pleaded guilty to five charges in a plea deal.
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CCPS school resource officer program public forum set for Aug 26
A very sensitive issue to many community citizens, Charlottesville City Schools is announcing a public event next week to learn more and offer feedback about the School Resource Program beginning next fall.
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Gilbert steps down after just five weeks as U.S. Attorney
After only five weeks on a job he called "the opportunity of a lifetime", Todd Gilbert has resigned without explanation as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
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Cville ranked one of the nation’s most “underrated” vacation spots
A study by luxury vacation rental service "Wander" lists the Charlottesville area among the Top-5 most underrated vacation spots in America.
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Cause of Tuesday night’s home explosion still under investigation
The cause of Tuesday night's home explosion in the Glenmore subdivision of Keswick remains under investigation but Albemarle County Fire Rescue chief Dan Eggleston said Wednesday that investigation is focused on gas as the cause of the blast.
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UVA readies for influx of about 4,000 first-year students moving in
University of Virginia students have started moving back in for the 2025-26 academic year beginning with Lawn resident last Friday, but the big move-in is Thursday and Friday as some 4000 first-years arrive.
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Woman killed, man injured in Glenmore explosion that leveled one home
The fatal blast also damaged 12 other houses, displacing those residents.
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Tony Elliott tapes season premiere of Coach’s Corner radio show
UVA football coach Tony Elliott recorded the season's first episode of his radio show.
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Nelson County man found guilty of sex crimes involving a minor
The victim was 11 years old at the time.
