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4 weeks ago

Two fires that shut down a portion of Skyline Drive were among 152 total during fall fire season

The Virginia Department of Forestry reported 152 wildfires burned in the fall fire season.

4 weeks ago

Insurance changes could make access to weight loss drugs easier

Two UVA Health physicians who work with diabetes and obesity patients are celebrating what will be better access to weight loss drugs.

4 weeks ago

Tim Heaphy explains origins of new law firm partnership with Jack Smith

Former US Attorney for Western District of Virginia, former UVA chief counsel, and former Jan. 6 House Select Committee head legal counsel Tim Heaphy is opening a new law firm with the former January 6 special prosecutor Jack Smith next month.

4 weeks ago

ACPD investigating fraud scheme in parking lots

Two hit their marks, with other victims approached while seen by onlookers.

4 weeks ago

Culpeper man dies in Wednesday morning crash on Afton Mountain

State Police report a Culpeper County man dead in a traffic crash on I-64 early Wednesday morning on Afton Mountain.

4 weeks ago

Presidential selection committee will interview candidates in closed sessions over next 15 days

Despite opposition from UVA faculty, staff and students, as well as Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, the school's Board of Visitors' presidential search committee will continue to interview candidates for the position over the next 15 days.

4 weeks ago

UVA’s Board pressing on with presidential search despite objections

The group will now also meet Dec. 19 and Jan. 6 to discuss candidates, an apparent sign that it is pressing on with the search for the next president despite five unfilled seats and growing campus mistrust in the process.

4 weeks ago

Winter weather closings and delays for Dec. 11

Closings and delays Thursday

4 weeks ago

Anonymous gift to meet grocery needs of Charlottesville schools families

An anonymous donor has given $140,000 to meet the grocery needs of Charlottesville City Schools students and their families this winter.

4 weeks ago

Albemarle Police earns another state accreditation

Albemarle County Police reported a sixth reaccreditation from the state after what they described as a "year-long effort to comprehensively modernize its policies and overhaul its Evidence and Property Unit".

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2 hours ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Local

ACPD makes arrest in Mallside shooting

Mark A. Murphy Jr. is being held without bond.

7 hours ago in Crime, Local, Surrounding Counties

Augusta deputies “justified” in shootings that killed Parkersburg Turnpike suspect Dec. 17

The Augusta County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office has determined the Dec. 17 shooting death of a suspect by a county deputy were "actions... not only justified, but entirely necessary".

7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Staffing and phased zones top priorities for AFCR’s new chief

Albemarle Fire Chief David Pucliett

New ACFR chief David Puckett said he'll rely on the third-party report that examined staffing issues and response times for the department.

12 hours ago in Lifestyle

Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips

As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility.

12 hours ago in Entertainment

Live-action ‘Tangled’ will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider

Disney will let down Rapunzel's lengthy hair once again. Walt Disney Pictures said Wednesday its live-action adaptation of "Tangled" will star Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim in the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider.