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2 weeks ago

Human remains found in Florida 48 years ago identified as Harrisonburg woman

The body of Patricia Ann Ritchie, a Harrisonburg woman who was last seen at a city truck stop in 1977, has been identified.

2 weeks ago

Nelson County mom pleads guilty in death of her 6-week-old baby

Autumn Woods is on bond as she awaits sentencing.

2 weeks ago

City schools announce agreement with CEA about support staff raise

The agreement comes after disagreement over a letter sent by the school system on Friday

3 weeks ago

Crash blocks northbound bypass for about an hour near Ivy Road

A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has the 29 bypass northbound completely blocked around Old Ivy Road.

3 weeks ago

Pregnant women eligible for year-round Virginia health insurance marketplace enrollment

A new law, passed by last year's General Assembly, has created a new special enrollment period for pregnant Virginians.

3 weeks ago

CPD reports 51% reduction in gun-related incidents in 2025

Overall crime declined by 10.9% when including larcenies and 17.8% when excluding larcenies

3 weeks ago

Data center reformers converge on Richmond as Virginia awaits GA action

The Data Center Reform Coalition gathered on Monday for the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition's Lobby Day

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Fire Rescue responds to residential fire

The occupants were able to evacuate in time and no injuries were reported

3 weeks ago

Winter storm closures and delays

A single delay remains.

3 weeks ago

Puppy Bowl to feature dogs sent from Fluvanna nonprofit

Green Dogs Unleashed has sent five dogs for the annual show, three of whom have special needs

3 weeks ago

Dems redistricting would move Albemarle, Charlottesville to 6th district

The proposed map would give Democrats a projected 10-to-1 seats over Republicans

3 weeks ago

Super Bowl Sunday is fun for football fans, but can be dangerous for drivers

Approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol-impaired drivers, according to AAA

3 weeks ago

Wind advisory put in place for Saturday

Winds are expected to sustain at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph and in higher elevations up to 55 mph

3 weeks ago

Crash shuts Rio Road down around “gasoline alley”

A crash on Rio Road that occurred shortly around 7 a.m. in the "gasoline alley" shut the road down completely for a period of time Friday morning.

3 weeks ago

With increased traffic for America250, Monticello unveils new website

The new design of the site aims to improve its usability for both users and researcher, among other changes

3 weeks ago

New supervisor wants to accelerate “no-brainer” project approvals

Albemarle County Supervisor for the Samuel Miller District Fred Missel is looking to find ways to streamline the approval process for development projects

3 weeks ago

ACPD investigating theft of a John Deere 333E Skid Steer

It's believed to have been taken between Monday and last Thursday.

3 weeks ago

State Police to run Operation DISS-rupt on I-64

State Police doing Operation DISS-rupt enforcement effort along all 299 miles of I-64 Feb. 5 and 6.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors consider rezoning for Habitat duplex

Habitat for Humanity is seeking a rezoning of property by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to build a single duplex just outside of Crozet.

3 weeks ago

Lingering ice and snow are a mixed blessing for Virginia farmers

The challenges are many, but snow slowly melting into the ground will help overcome a serious drought.

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12 hours ago in Sports

NCAA football oversight committee proposes stiff penalties for violations of transfer portal window

The NCAA football oversight committee is recommending emergency legislation to protect the transfer portal window by issuing penalties for schools and coaches who circumvent the rules.

12 hours ago in Sports

US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as ‘clearly fake’ after anti-Canada slur

American hockey player Brady Tkachuk said Thursday that he did not appreciate a doctored TikTok video shared by the White House that made it look like he was disparaging Canadians after winning Olympic gold, calling it fake and something he would never say.

2 days ago in Trending, World

FIFA’s Infantino has ‘complete confidence’ in Mexico to host World Cup games despite cartel violence

The violence that erupted in Mexico after the death of a powerful drug lord has left many questioning whether the country will be able to co-host the World Cup in just over three months. FIFA President Gianni Infantino thinks it can.