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Task force arrests 12 on drug and firearms charges
Task force arrests 12 on drug and firearms charges

The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force and the U.S. Marshal’s Service conducted a warrant round-up in Charlottesville and the counties of Greene, Albemarle and Fluvanna.

Project on Crozet Avenue delayed

Project on Crozet Avenue delayed

VDOT says the work on Crozet Avenue at Rockfish Gap Turnpike has been delayed due to a conflict with other projects in the area.

Scottsville opening cooling center for Fourth of July

Scottsville opening cooling center for Fourth of July

Scottsville is opening a cooling center in Victory Hall from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

One hospitalized after boat capsizes on Lake Anna

One hospitalized after boat capsizes on Lake Anna

DWR reports there were seven people on the pontoon boat when it capsized late Tuesday night.

Bold Rock Hard Cider's new offering is dill-ightfully different

Bold Rock Hard Cider's new offering is dill-ightfully different

Bold Rock Hard Cider celebrated its 12th birthday this weekend by putting out a rather unusual new flavor: dill pickle. It actually started as an April Fool's joke.

Peaceful Pets looks to help animals deal with Fourth of July stress

Peaceful Pets looks to help animals deal with Fourth of July stress

The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, but the noise can be stressful for pets, so the CASPCA is hosting an evening of calm and relaxation for shelter animals on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

State police nab suspect in Fluvanna County

State police nab suspect in Fluvanna County

The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office was made aware of a Virginia State Police vehicle pursuit of a wanted subject that entered Fluvanna County from the Richmond Road area earlier this evening. 

Staunton man attempts to drive away from police, flips vehicle

Staunton man attempts to drive away from police, flips vehicle

A Staunton man who attempted to drive away from Augusta County Sheriff's Office deputies who were trying to stop him on Friday morning ended up flipping the truck.

McGuire has officially won the Fifth District congressional primary

McGuire has officially won the Fifth District congressional primary

It's official: State Senator John McGuire has won the Fifth Congressional District primary, beating incumbent Congressman Bob Good.

Investigation into Memorial Day illnesses from Lake Anna closed

Investigation into Memorial Day illnesses from Lake Anna closed

The most recent testing of water samples collected from Lake Anna did not show the presence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, or STEC, O157.

SBE certifies results from June 18 primaries

SBE certifies results from June 18 primaries

The Virginia Board of Elections certified all of the winners, including state Senator John McGuire, for the November general election.

Newest Commonwealth Fellowship scholarship recipients announced

Newest Commonwealth Fellowship scholarship recipients announced

This is the second year the UVA Darden School Foundation has selected senior leaders from nonprofits in Virginia for the Commonwealth Fellowships.

Seeking information on man involved in hit-and-run with police vehicle

Seeking information on man involved in hit-and-run with police vehicle

The Charlottesville Police Department is looking for a man involved in a hit-and-run that happened last week.

Police investigating two shots fired incidents

Police investigating two shots fired incidents

The first incident occurred Monday night at the intersection of Booker Street and Charlton Avenue, and the second was on South First Street on Tuesday morning.

Court orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence

Court orders white nationalists to pay $2M more for Charlottesville Unite the Right violence

On Monday, a federal appeals court restored more than $2 million in punitive damages, finding that each of the plaintiffs should receive $350,000, instead of the $43,750 each would have received under the lower court's ruling.

Kochis reports promising crime stats at City Council meeting

Kochis reports promising crime stats at City Council meeting

Gun violence is down in the City of Charlottesville compared to this time last year, according to Police Chief Michael Kochis.

UVA Health reveals good news for those with shin splints

UVA Health reveals good news for those with shin splints

UVA Health says there's good news for treadmill runners who consistently suffer from painful shin splints. A new study found that several weeks of gait training and home exercises reduce the pain.

Bennett's Village takes another step toward completion

Bennett's Village takes another step toward completion

Pen Park was closed earlier on Monday so crews could take another big step toward finishing Bennett's Village, an all-abilities play space.

A breakdown of some of Virginia's newest laws in effect

A breakdown of some of Virginia's newest laws in effect

Hundreds of new laws signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin officially are in effect July 1, one of which is the banning of legacy admissions for Virginia public universities like UVA.

UVA Center for Politics reacts to SCOTUS decision on Trump immunity

UVA Center for Politics reacts to SCOTUS decision on Trump immunity

Local political experts are weighing in on Monday's historic Supreme Court decision allowing for some immunity for former President Donald Trump. 

Organizations can apply for grant funding to help prepare for climate change impacts

Organizations can apply for grant funding to help prepare for climate change impacts

The Resilient Together project team announced the launch of the Climate Resilience Cohort on Monday.

Kendrick takes on new role at UVA Law dean

Kendrick takes on new role at UVA Law dean

Leslie Kendrick became the 13th dean to lead the Law School on Monday, succeeding Risa Goluboff.

Seeking input on recreational needs at some city parks

Seeking input on recreational needs at some city parks

The parks to be discussed at Court Square, Market Street Park, Tonsler Park and Washington Park.

CASPCA accepting submissions for annual Calendar Contest

CASPCA accepting submissions for annual Calendar Contest

Pet owners and CASPCA alumni are invited to send photos of their pets in for a chance to be featured in the 2025 Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA calendar.

Online voting open to pick name for new ACPD bloodhound

Online voting open to pick name for new ACPD bloodhound

The Albemarle County Police Department is asking for help to name its new K-9.

Body found in Lake Anna over the weekend

Body found in Lake Anna over the weekend

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office reports a body was found in Lake Anna over the weekend. It was seen floating in the waters of the Spotsylvania County portion of the lake around 2:15 p.m. Saturday.

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