Surrounding Counties

10 hours ago

Man wanted in Waynesboro for allegedly putting a firearm inside a student’s book bag

A student immediately told a teacher and an administrator that they knew who had done it.

12 hours ago

Charlottesville area bears brunt in survey of food costs forcing Virginians into debt

 A survey done for DC-based Share Our Strength's No Did Hungry Virginia campaign shows rising food costs are putting nearly half -- 45% -- of Virginians into debt, and the challenge is even more pronounced in the Charlottesville area.

1 day ago

Sen. Mark Warner among lawmakers calling on HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign

The group accuses Kennedy of pushing his dangerous anti-health and science agenda, lying to Congress, and pushing disinformation on American families.

1 day ago

Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer among lawmakers introducing a bill to protect America’s national trails

If passed, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act would use a public/private partnership expand and protect national trails across the United States.

2 days ago

Sen. Mark Warner blocked from a scheduled meeting by right-wing activist Laura Loomer

Warner, former chair and now vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, calls it a "new low."

3 days ago

City Council tables an ordinance on camping and storage on city property

Charlottesville City Council decided to table an ordinance aimed at curtailing homeless occupations of public spaces.

3 days ago

VDOT seeking input for improvements on Zachary Taylor Highway.

The improvements will run between Unionville and Culpeper.

3 days ago

Teen arrested for role in high-speed Labor Day chase

The arrest ended with the help of a K9, but not before the suspect brandished a firearm.

3 days ago

Man has been charged with sexual assault involving a juvenile

The alleged victim was 13-17 years old.

3 days ago

Sen. Warner meets with people who receive care at a rural hospital that could face closure

Warner meets with administrators and community members at Southampton Medical Center.

4 days ago

Former Commonwealth Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to speak against ranked choice voting

“Ranked Choice Voting” is used in some Virginia primaries, including Charlottesville's,

4 days ago

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1 billion

Three ticket holders won $50,000.

1 week ago

Three robbery and abduction suspects arrested

Among the charges are carjacking, robbery and abduction by force.

1 week ago

Virginia ginseng harvest season starts Sept. 1

 Labor Day begins the ginseng harvest season in the Commonwealth, and the state ag department wants harvesters to know of the laws protecting this valued plant. 

1 week ago

Three apprehended in Culpeper-Orange abduction and robbery

Three persons of interest have been apprehended in a Wednesday incident that allegedly started with an abduction in Culpeper County and involved a robbery in Orange County.

1 week ago

Powerball jackpot has climbed to $950 million

The jackpot could be higher at the time of the drawing.

1 week ago

Scammers are sending fake U.S. District Court arrest warrants

As with other fake warrant scams, people are asked to use Bitcoin, gift cards or bank account information.

1 week ago

Firefly Fiber Broadband urging not shooting around power lines while dove-hunting

As dove hunting season approaches, Palmyra-based Firefly Fiber Broadband is launching a new campaign urging residents to "Be a Good Neighbor."

1 week ago

Double Hoo and UVA Law grad Cleo Powell elected next state Supreme Court Chief Justice

1982 UVA Law grad and Double Hoo Cleo E. Powell has been unanimously elected by her peers as the next Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court.

1 week ago

Charlottesville man charged with multiple auto break-ins in the Fishersville area

The charges also include felony credit card larceny.

Latest News

7 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

This year’s song of the summer is a ballad, not a banger. Here’s what that says about us

For the past 14 weeks and counting, the top Billboard spot has been held by a love ballad: Alex Warren's "Ordinary." As Berklee College of Music professor and forensic musicologist Joe Bennett notes, the February release is "a fair bit slower than the mean average for the Hot 100, or for a historical song of the summer."

10 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, Surrounding Counties

Man wanted in Waynesboro for allegedly putting a firearm inside a student’s book bag

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A student immediately told a teacher and an administrator that they knew who had done it.

12 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Lifestyle, Local

Charlottesville PrideFest hopes to bring together LGBTQ+ community

Charlottesville Pride will host its annual PrideFest at the Ting Pavilion this Saturday from 12:30-7:30 p.m.

12 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Weekend lane closures on I-64 Albemarle bridges

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Watch for constricted lanes on I-64 through Albemarle County just outside the city for VDOT bridge safety inspections over the weekend between Pantops and Monticello.

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

Charlottesville area bears brunt in survey of food costs forcing Virginians into debt

 A survey done for DC-based Share Our Strength's No Did Hungry Virginia campaign shows rising food costs are putting nearly half -- 45% -- of Virginians into debt, and the challenge is even more pronounced in the Charlottesville area.