National

3 days 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.

4 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 days 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.

4 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.

2 weeks 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

3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA, Charlottesville set to host NCAA lacrosse Final Four

Stadium view with a large banner reading '2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships' along a brick wall and green field nearby, under a bright sky

With the World Cup displacing the NCAA tournament for its anticipated venue, UVA jumped at the chance to host this weekend's event.

4 hours ago in Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA will host JMU football in 2028

football field

The all-time series is tied 2-2.

5 hours ago in Sports

WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time

A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night.

5 hours ago in Sports

NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.

5 hours ago in Sports, Trending

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

Shelby Bavin named Allstate NACDA Spring Good Works Team captain

Two firefighters pose in front of a red fire truck, wearing turnout gear and helmets marked Rookie 8.

In addition to being a student-athlete, Bavin works as a firefighter with the Seminole Volunteer Fire Department.

23 hours ago in Local, Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA Sports

Late offensive surge lifts Yellow Jackets over Cavaliers in ACC quarterfinals

Virginia baseball lined up before a game

The Georgia Tech offense scored 16 runs on 14 hits to overcome a Virginia lead late and eliminate the Cavaliers from the ACC Tournament.

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3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Local, Local Sports, Sports, UVA, UVA, UVA Sports

UVA, Charlottesville set to host NCAA lacrosse Final Four

Stadium view with a large banner reading '2026 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships' along a brick wall and green field nearby, under a bright sky

With the World Cup displacing the NCAA tournament for its anticipated venue, UVA jumped at the chance to host this weekend's event.

4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local

Old Ivy Bridge reopens to two-way traffic more than a month ahead of schedule

New Old Ivy Bridge

The construction project completed early despite the bridge being hit by an excavator in Sept.

8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local, Surrounding Counties

VDOT testing a new congestion alarm system on Afton Mountain

Afton Mountain

A new system implemented on Afton Mountain intends to alleviate several key causes of crashes on the steep roads.