National
1 day ago in National
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.
2 days ago in Crime, Local, National, Surrounding Counties
Trial of assistant principal accused of negligence in school shooting begins
Ebony Parker faces multiple counts, including eight charges of child neglect, stemming from the incident that led to the shooting of teacher Abby Zwerner, a Ruckersville native and JMU alum.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions and life sentence for the deaths of his wife and son were overturned Wednesday by the South Carolina Supreme Court because the court clerk at his trial suggested he was guilty. But the disgraced lawyer won't be leaving prison anytime soon.
1 week ago in National
Denver airport security missed trespasser who was killed by plane on runway
Workers at Denver airport initially missed a security breach by man who scaled an 8-foot perimeter fence and crossed a runway where he was hit and killed in a fiery collision by a plane with 231 people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
1 week ago in National
US consumer prices jump as Iran war sends energy prices rapidly higher
The Labor Department's consumer price index rose 3.8% from April 2025, according to data released Tuesday. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March as gasoline prices rose 5.4% during the month; the month-over-month gain was down from 0.9% increase from February to March.
Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health
Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Olivia and Liam top the list of most popular US baby names for the seventh year running
Olivia and Liam for a seventh year in a row topped the list of names for babies born in the United States in 2025. The Social Security Administration annually tracks the names given to girls and boys in each state, with lists dating back to 1880.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo
Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.
Sports News
2 hours ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’
Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.
5 hours ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports
Virginia baseball downs Duke to advance in ACC tournament
The 'Hoos used a big sixth inning and a quality performance from starting pitcher Henry Zatkowski to advance to the quarterfinals in Charlotte.
9 hours ago in Sports
Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix
The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.
Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
1 day ago in Sports
The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.
1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Local Sports, Sports, UVA Sports
Local tennis association earns grant from USTA for excellence in wheelchair tennis
Piedmont Area Tennis Association has earned a USTA Grant to help further the operation of its Wheelchair Tennis Program.
1 day ago in Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports
Wahoo Rundown: Softball falls in Knoxville Regional
UVA rowing took second at the ACC championships, while baseball dropped its final regular-season series and ended up as the No. 8 seed in the conference tournament.
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4 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local
Westhaven residents oppose scaled down LV Collective West Main luxury student apartments
Developer reduces proposal from 11 stories to 8 along West Main and 6 on the Westhaven side
8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local
Albemarle Supervisors poised to set 2027 AHIF application criteria
The board will determine the process by which it will allocate as much as $7 million from its Affordable Housing Investment Fund.
12 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local
11 CHS grads honored with scholarships to continue their education
Charlottesville Scholarship Program has been providing renewable scholarships to students looking to continue their education for 25 years.





