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Sen. Deeds concerned of outside influences steering UVA BOV decisions
Charlottesville Democratic State Senator Creigh Deeds sits on two key committees overseeing University Administrations, and tells CvilleRightNow "in my view, (the UVA Board of Visitors) has "not protected the University from outside influences".
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll
Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday arrived in Berlin for talks with the German chancellor and virtual meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and other European leaders ahead of Friday's planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
3 weeks ago in Sports
The Little League World Series has had its share of drama before even getting to Williamsport
The road to Williamsport was filled with more drama than usual for a couple Little League World Series participants this year, including a Venezuelan team that needed visa exemptions to make the trip and an American club that narrowly knocked off a defending champ.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Angels turn triple play when Shohei Ohtani lines out to Zach Neto and 2 Dodgers are caught off base
Zach Neto had never seen a triple play in person before he made it happen himself in the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
4 arrests after home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say
Four people have been arrested in connection with a burglary earlier this summer at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by actor Brad Pitt, police said Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for "Beyoncé Bowl," her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix's Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to a four-year deal
Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
Mira Sorvino is about to cross off something else on her bucket list. The Academy Award winner will make her Broadway debut this fall in "Chicago," playing the spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart from Sept. 15-Nov. 2 at the Ambassador Theatre.
City zoning ordinance case may hinge on transportation law
Charlottesville has been granted a reconsideration hearing on Wednesday afternoon to attempt to correct missing a filing deadline in the civil case challenging their zoning ordinance.
Double Hoo named UVA School of Medicine interim dean
The University of Virginia has named alum and chair of radiology and medical imaging, Dr. Colin Derdeyn, as its interim Dean of the School of Medicine.
Monticello, Jefferson Foundation land $1 million grant
Monticello, has secured a two-year, $1 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
Scottsville Road down to one lane due to tractor trailer crash
FINAL UPDATE: The road has now fully reopened. UPDATE: One lane is now open. Albemarle County Police ask drivers…
Which students get free school breakfast and lunch in the city and county this year?
Nine of Albemarle County’s 26 public schools and all 11 of Charlottesville's city schools qualified for the USDA’s school meal programs.
VDOT, City of Charlottesville Ridge-West Main improvements meeting Thursday evening
VDOT and the city are holding a joint public information meeting Thursday evening at Carver Rec Center about alternatives to the busy Ridge- West Main Street intersection.
School zone speed cameras activate Wednesday in Cville and Albemarle
The Wednesday morning start of school in Charlottesville and Albemarle County means the activation of speed cameras installed in some school zones.
Bussing mixup leaves some county families scrambling for a ride to school
ACPS says it identified 29 students who walked to school last year and still need a spot on the bus as classes begin Wednesday.
UVA responds with some exception to Student Council BOV “no confidence” resolution
A University of Virginia response takes some exception to a Student Council "no confidence" resolution passed Friday regarding the Board of Visitors presidential selection process, and claims student involvement in this process exceeds the 2017 search.
4 weeks ago in , Music Scene
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 11–17, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
