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2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.
Lifestyle
22 hours 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.
3 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.
1 week 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.
Local News from Cville Right Now
1 hour ago in Charlottesville City, Local
Police Chief: CPD is ‘last resort’ in moving Free Bridge encampment residents
As temperatures rise in the summer, safety concerns about the encampment are increasing.
8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full
RWSA is monitoring low stream flows and lack of precipitation Accuweather said will likely continue into summer.
8 hours ago in Education, Local, Local Nonprofits, Surrounding Counties
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank combats food insecurity for students in summer months
Many students are in need of steady meals over the summer when school is not in session, and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looks to help.
8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Surrounding Counties, UVA Sports
Long Foundation contributes $7,000 for at-home libraries at Scottsville Elementary
The legendary Virginia defensive lineman and two-time Super Bowl champ has used his charity foundation to help aid the cause of increased literacy in Scottsville and the surrounding area.
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Surrounding Counties
Mint Springs Valley Park closed for swimming due to algae bloom in lake
An algae bloom has made the lake hazardous to swim in for the foreseeable future.
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5 hours ago in Entertainment
Rami Malek explores art, love and death in Ira Sachs’ Cannes entry ‘The Man I Love’
In Ira Sachs' 1980s-set drama "The Man I Love," Rami Malek finds the most well-tailored role since his Oscar-winning portrayal of Freddie Mercury in "Bohemian Rhapsody."
10 hours ago in Entertainment, Native Advertising
A Perfect Smoky Mountain Getaway From Charlottesville
Dive Into Family Fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
17 hours ago in Entertainment, Local, Surrounding Counties
Mint Springs Valley Park closed for swimming due to algae bloom in lake
An algae bloom has made the lake hazardous to swim in for the foreseeable future.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought
After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.
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