National

3 days ago in National

Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war

The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

4 days ago in National

Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain

A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.

5 days ago in National

Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback

Here are takeaways from primary elections Tuesday in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota.

5 days ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, National, Politics, Surrounding Counties

‘Bicycling Friar’ brings his anti-left message to Charlottesville

71-year-old Lawrence Chase bikes across the country sharing his religious and political views.

7 days ago in National

Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

Lifestyle

3 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it

Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.

7 days ago in Lifestyle, Music Scene, Music>Country, Music>General

Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: June 1–7, 2026

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

Sports News

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4

A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.

3 hours ago in Sports

Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene

Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.

3 days ago in Sports

Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3

The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.

3 days ago in Local, Local Sports, UVA Sports

UVA extends softball coach Hardin’s contract through 2029

The Cavaliers are coming off a third straight NCAA appearance and first 40-win season since 2002

3 days ago in Local Sports, UVA Sports

UVA men’s hoops to face Kentucky in SEC/ACC Challenge, women to take on Mississippi State

UVA men's basketball is 3-6 against Kentucky and will play the Wildcats for the first time since 2002. The Cavalier women are 0-3 against the Bulldogs.

3 days ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Former UVA baseball coach Brian O’Connor has new school in Super Regionals

Mississippi State will face Georgia this weekend. Its roster includes five former UVA players who followed O'Connor to Starkville.

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Local News

1 hour ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local

Courtney Kraus Saunders promoted to Tall Oaks Elementary Principal

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Courtney Kraus Saunders

Saunders joined Charlottesville City Schools in 2021 and has been an Assistant Principal at Tall Oaks Elementary for a year-and-a-half.

2 hours ago in Education, Local, UVA

Gov. Spanberger reappoints four to UVA Board of Visitors

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UVA Rotunda as seen from West Pavilions on Lawn

A Youngkin appointee in among the four reappointments ahead of their terms expiring on June 30.

6 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Local

STAB fifth grade students learn about water in hands-on unit

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STAB Field Trip to Deep Rock Farm

The unit included field trips to a local farm and the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, as well as heard from local organizations.