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2 days ago

UPDATE: ACPD determines driver not involved in Esmont hit-and-run

The child's mother reported her son had been hit by a car that fled the scene.

2 days ago

Man wanted in Waynesboro for allegedly putting a firearm inside a student’s book bag

A student immediately told a teacher and an administrator that they knew who had done it.

2 days ago

Charlottesville area bears brunt in survey of food costs forcing Virginians into debt

 A survey done for DC-based Share Our Strength's No Did Hungry Virginia campaign shows rising food costs are putting nearly half -- 45% -- of Virginians into debt, and the challenge is even more pronounced in the Charlottesville area.

3 days ago

Sen. Mark Warner among lawmakers calling on HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign

The group accuses Kennedy of pushing his dangerous anti-health and science agenda, lying to Congress, and pushing disinformation on American families.

3 days ago

Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer among lawmakers introducing a bill to protect America’s national trails

If passed, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act would use a public/private partnership expand and protect national trails across the United States.

4 days ago

Sen. Mark Warner blocked from a scheduled meeting by right-wing activist Laura Loomer

Warner, former chair and now vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, calls it a "new low."

5 days ago

City Council tables an ordinance on camping and storage on city property

Charlottesville City Council decided to table an ordinance aimed at curtailing homeless occupations of public spaces.

5 days ago

VDOT seeking input for improvements on Zachary Taylor Highway.

The improvements will run between Unionville and Culpeper.

5 days ago

Teen arrested for role in high-speed Labor Day chase

The arrest ended with the help of a K9, but not before the suspect brandished a firearm.

5 days ago

Man has been charged with sexual assault involving a juvenile

The alleged victim was 13-17 years old.

5 days ago

Sen. Warner meets with people who receive care at a rural hospital that could face closure

Warner meets with administrators and community members at Southampton Medical Center.

6 days ago

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1 billion

Three ticket holders won $50,000.

1 week ago

Three robbery and abduction suspects arrested

Among the charges are carjacking, robbery and abduction by force.

1 week ago

Virginia ginseng harvest season starts Sept. 1

 Labor Day begins the ginseng harvest season in the Commonwealth, and the state ag department wants harvesters to know of the laws protecting this valued plant. 

1 week ago

Three apprehended in Culpeper-Orange abduction and robbery

Three persons of interest have been apprehended in a Wednesday incident that allegedly started with an abduction in Culpeper County and involved a robbery in Orange County.

1 week ago

Powerball jackpot has climbed to $950 million

The jackpot could be higher at the time of the drawing.

2 weeks ago

Scammers are sending fake U.S. District Court arrest warrants

As with other fake warrant scams, people are asked to use Bitcoin, gift cards or bank account information.

2 weeks ago

Firefly Fiber Broadband urging not shooting around power lines while dove-hunting

As dove hunting season approaches, Palmyra-based Firefly Fiber Broadband is launching a new campaign urging residents to "Be a Good Neighbor."

2 weeks ago

Double Hoo and UVA Law grad Cleo Powell elected next state Supreme Court Chief Justice

1982 UVA Law grad and Double Hoo Cleo E. Powell has been unanimously elected by her peers as the next Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville man charged with multiple auto break-ins in the Fishersville area

The charges also include felony credit card larceny.

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