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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show
Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
7 days 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.
1 week 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.
2 weeks 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.
3 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.
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3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Health & Wellness, Local Sports, Sports
Area gyms offer teenagers free summer memberships
The Brooks Family YMCA and Planet Fitness offer free memberships for teenagers while school is out of session.
6 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, Politics, Virginia Assembly
One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget
The tax, which would fund public school capital projects, would need to be voted on in each municipality during the November election.
9 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Home Healthcare, Local, Native Advertising
Cville Local Experts: How at-home infusion services can empower patients
Patients with BrightStar Care of Charlottesville can experience the benefits of infusion therapy through Sentara Infusion Services.
22 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local, UVA
UVA Health opens new plastic surgery clinic in Pantops
The new clinic is aiming to make plastic surgery more accessible for the Charlottesville and UVA communities.
1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties
Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise
Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.
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3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.
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Cville Local Deals: Fabio’s
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Tap Dat App: Enter to Win Floor Seats to see Journey
Journey is coming to The John Paul Jones Arena on Thursday, May 28th! Want to see him live? Here’s your…
Coughy Talk- The “Abby Down the Road” Episode – NSFWL
Dawn, Seth, and Joe discuss the recent VETO from Abigail Spanberger.
Vision BBQ Saucy Spiritual Awakening
Enter now for your chance to WIN lunch for your work crew in the Vision BBQ Saucy Spiritual Awakening giveaway!
The Workforce Rockblock
We’re turning up the volume on your workday—and you get to pick the soundtrack!!
“Wash Wednesday” with Tiger Wash
Become a Freeloader and get free stuff! Plus, congratulations to our Wash Wednesday winner for March, Rob Dixon from Palmyra!