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3 weeks ago
Louisa Lion Savion Hiter, nation’s top running high school RB, commits to Michigan
Mineral native Savion Hiter committed to Michigan on Tuesday.
3 weeks ago
Charges filed against driver involved in Amish buggy hit-and-run
Charges against Stuart James Russell Swink include DUI maiming.
3 weeks ago
City Council approves Avon Streetscape plan taking away on-street parking
Charlottesville City Council unanimously selected a cheaper shared-use path over a more costly sidewalk and two bike lane proposal for a VDOT Avon Street Streetscape project, but after a spirited debate about on-street parking.
3 weeks ago
City Council approves $50-million bond authorization for UVA Alumni Hall project
No city or economic development authority money is involved, but Charlottesville City Council has approved the UVA Alumni Association's request for $50-million in Charlottsville Economic Development Authority bonds toward demolition and rebuilding of Alumni Hall.
3 weeks ago
As polling shows races tightening, could a split ticket be in play in Virginia?
The Virginia Police Benevolent Assocation endorsed Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger, but Republican candidates for other statewide offices.
3 weeks ago
UVA Hospital earns highest national trauma care honor
UVA Health University Medical Center has earned the highest possible designation for trauma care in the United States, recognition as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons.
3 weeks ago
UPDATED: Albemarle Police continue seeking critically missing elderly man
Albemarle Police is seeking the public's help in locating a missing person they say means a credible threat to his health.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston announces retirement
Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston is retiring effective October 24, the end of a 23-year run in the post.
3 weeks ago
Hit and run victim dies from injuries; police still searching for driver
The victim in Sunday night's hit-and-run incident on Monacan Trail has died.
3 weeks ago
Staunton city and Augusta Co. boil water advisory lifted
The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for all City of Staunton and Augusta County water customers as of Monday, Aug. 18. A Staunton release says "all water samples tested over the weekend came back clean - no bacteria detected".
3 weeks ago
Cville Chamber CEO Andrea Copeland 2025 Virginia Business Magazine’s Women in Business honoree
Andrea Copeland is the new CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and an honoree for the Virginia Business Magazine's 2025 Women in Leadership Award.
3 weeks ago
Fifeville residents petition city to enforce fireworks laws
City residents launched an online petition aimed at getting Charlottesville to do more enforcing of its existing fireworks laws, especially on the Fourth of July.
3 weeks ago
UVA alum Katie Couric helped Jim Ryan move out of Carr’s Hill
Former ABC, CBS and NBC news anchor Katie Couric visited Carr’s Hill and helped her friend, former UVA president Jim Ryan, move out of the university residence.
3 weeks ago
Six hurt in hit-and-run Amish buggy crash in Buckingham Co.
State Police have a suspect in custody after a hit-and-run of an Amish buggy in Buckingham County that injured six, including three juveniles.
3 weeks ago
Carolina Panthers plan to sign former UVA QB Bryce Perkins
Former Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins will sign with the Carolina Panthers.
3 weeks ago
ACPD seeking hit-and-run driver who critically injured pedestrian Sunday
Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
3 weeks ago
Hatteras Island mandatory evacuation because of Erin
A heads up for OBX vacationers with gigantic Hurricane Erin spinning in the western Atlantic as Hatteras Island is under mandatory evacuation.
3 weeks ago
Victim critically injured in late Sat. West Main shooting
A victim is in critical but stable condition after a late Saturday night shooting in the 800 block of West Main St.
3 weeks ago
RWSA advises of blasting in northern Albemarle water pipeline project
Prepare for some loud noises in a portion of northern Albemarle County throughout the week as the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority does some blasting as they prepare to enter the next construction phase for a replacement raw water pipeline from the Ragged Mountain Reservoir to the Observatory Water Treatment Plant.
3 weeks ago
Staunton’s boiled water advisory a strong reminder of Charlottesville’s plans to strengthen water infrastructure
Staunton experienced a 48-hour boiled water advisory underscoring the need for localities to strengthen their water supply and infrastructure.
