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3 weeks ago
Two men in custody on charges tied to fatal Staunton shooting
One had an outstanding warrant for an unrelated drug charge in Fluvanna County .
3 weeks ago
UVA and Sentara in Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Both of the areas hospitals show up in a list of best hospitals, healthcare companies, and health systems in which to work.
3 weeks ago
Cville Invasive Plant Partnership observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Eleven area agencies comprising Cville's Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) have organized events through this week which is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
3 weeks ago
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi coming to UVA’s Rotunda
Pelosi, 85, has been in the House of Representatives since 1987 and served two terms as the Speaker. She announced she will not seek re-election and will retire in January 2027.
3 weeks ago
Staunton teen killed in Wednesday night shooting
The second victim was airlifted to University of Virginia Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.
3 weeks ago
CPD and CCS begin hiring process for SROs
Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School will both have a school resource officer come August.
3 weeks ago
Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats
The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.
3 weeks ago
Fluvanna Sheriff makes arrest in two-and-a-half year old murder case
The Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department has made an arrest in a two-and-a-half year old murder case on Ridge Road.
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected
The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.
3 weeks ago
VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area
During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue
3 weeks ago
Drugs, cash and firearms were found in a Fluvanna County drug bust on I-64
The drugs included marijuana, "magic mushrooms" and vape cartridges.
3 weeks ago
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden
As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.
4 weeks ago
VSP weekly crime suppression report shows $2.4m in denied revenue from seized narcotics
Seized narcotics totaled 79 pounds.
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville to receive grant for close to $1M for construction of a shared-use commercial kitchen
The 11,300-square-foot facility is expected to establish five new market outlets and create 65 new jobs.
4 weeks ago
Leading insurer urges keeping pets away from the chocolate Valentines
When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day with generous distribution of chocolate this coming weekend, one of the nation's leading pet insurers urges making sure pets don't get into what's goodies to humans, but not to them.
4 weeks ago
State Supreme Court rules redistricting referendum can occur while it considers the case
The Virginia Supreme Court has set an agenda for considering the redistricting constitutional amendment, but procedures will have "no effect on the referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026".
4 weeks ago
Police investigating threatening social media comments following CHS protest
Monday, the CPD posted a community alert regarding the demonstration by students at Charlottesville High School, warning the community to be aware of possible traffic implications. A number of comments posted in response were reported as threatening, CPD said.
4 weeks ago
Accuweather predicts winter’s worst is now behind the region
With temperatures well into the 50s this week in the Charlottsville area, Accuweather long-range forecasters predict the worst of the winter cold is now left behind.
1 month ago
VHHA analysis shows increasing CHS cases treated in ERs from 2020 through 2024
A new data analysis by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows annual adult visits to hospital emergency rooms for cases of cannabis use, dependence, and poisoning diagnosis has increased 29% during the period from 2020 until 2024.
