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4 hours ago
Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation
Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.
12 hours ago
One minor injury in Cardinal Hill Lane fire in Albemarle
An adult was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries in a late Thursday afternoon fire that affected four units in the 3300 block of Cardinal Hill Lane off Old Lynchburg Road.
13 hours ago
VDOT seeks input on Route 522 study from Unionville to the Culpeper line
VDOT is looking for public input on safety and traffic improvements along Route 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) between Route 20 in Unionville through Orange County until the Culpeper County line.
23 hours ago
VSP seeking information on an I-64 hit-and-run involving a semi
An SUV lost control when it was cut off by a pickup trying to avoid a pilot vehicle behind a semi with an oversized load.
1 day ago
Quentin Lamar Burgess will serve 35 years for 2023 murder of his aunt
Carolyn Grooms died from severe head injuries.
1 day ago
Melanie Lucero to challenge incumbent John McGuire in 5th District GOP primary
Lucero, a former Marine, is a Louisa real estate agent.
1 day ago
Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4
The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.
2 days ago
Tony Bennett hired by Lakers as NBA draft advisor
The former Cavaliers head coach will advise Lakers' President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in his new role.
2 days ago
Fluvanna Planning Commission rejects Tenaska power plant request
The commission approved amending the county ordinance to allow taller smokestacks, but went on to deny Tenaska's request to have them.
3 days ago
Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor
Durrer's appointment is a return to a familiar place.
3 days ago
Albemarle County Executive to propose 2027 budget on top of more assessment increases
After seeing real estate assessments rise an average of nearly 6.2%, Albemarle County residents await the new budget County Executive Jeff Richardson will present at noon Wednesday to the Board of Supervisors in Room 241 of the County Administration Building.
4 days 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 .
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.Â
6 days ago
CHS students display art inspired by UVA School of Medicine experiences
Charlottesville High School students are displaying creative and colorful art at CreatorHub downtown, inspired by leading-edge research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago
2026 Tom Sox schedule features division rival emphasis and new VBL playoff format
The Charlottesville Tom Sox have released their 36-game schedule for this coming summer that features more emphasis on in-division matchups, and a new Valley Baseball League playoff format in the team's quest for a fifth league title.
