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22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
22 hours ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."
Lifestyle
22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns
Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
The new wedding budget: Where couples are spending more, and less
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RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
Budget-friendly, sustainable ways to build your dream Halloween costume
Intuit TurboTax reports on budget-friendly, sustainable Halloween costumes, suggesting to repurpose existing clothes, swap with friends, thrift strategically, DIY props, and invest in one key piece for authenticity.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
6 ways to plan fall and holiday travel after the hottest summer on record
Vogo reports that over 70% of U.S. travelers plan to adjust their fall and holiday trips to avoid extreme heat, focusing on cooler destinations and budgeting for comfort.
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16 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education
Albemarle School Board gets two applicants for open seat
Former school board member Leslie Pryor and former co-chair of the board's Long-Range Planning Advisory Committee Daisy Rojas both confirmed Monday they had applied for the opening.
19 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime
State police execute search warrant on Madison Ave. in Charlottesville
Officers approached the door of a townhouse in the 1600 block of Madison Ave. shortly before 12:45 p.m. After a brief conversation with a person at the front door, they entered the premises.
21 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Surrounding Counties
Charlottesville woman dies in fatal crash
23-year-old Hnada Mohamad Almualem on Charlottesville died in a single-vehicle crash in Louisa County Saturday evening.
21 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime
One shot in 5th St. Taco Bell parking lot Sunday morning
CPD said there's no ongoing search for a suspect and the incident appears to be an isolated dispute between two individuals.
1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Education, Entertainment, Local, UVA
Nathan Lane and a 30th anniversary screening of ‘The Birdcage’ headline VAFF closing day
Lane appeared alongside Turner Classic Movies Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz, and participated in a Q&A session following the film.
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13 hours ago in Entertainment, Music Scene, Music>General
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports, UVA, UVA
‘1 15 41 Tragedy to Triumph’ closes out Virginia Film Festival
The film covers UVA football rise from the Nov. 2022 shooting that claimed the lives of three players to its record-setting 2025 season.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.
22 hours ago in Entertainment
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
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