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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors
The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.
Juandiego Wade chosen for second term as Charlottesville’s mayor
Natalie Oschrin will be the city's vice mayor.
City School Board experimenting with later meeting time
By starting an hour later, at 6 p.m., the Board hopes to jumpstart community engagement.
4 days ago in , UVA
Wahoo Rundown: Hoos grapplers show strong at Southern Scuffle
Men's basketball falls to No. 23 in Top 25 poll; Women improve to 4-0 in ACC play.
Three week Arrowhead Road bridge closure starts Jan. 12
VDOT will close a portion of Arrowhead Road in southern Albemarle County Jan. 12 for bridge superstructure replacement.
Charlottesville Christmas tree pickup starts Jan. 12
The City of Charlottesville will be doing curbside Christmas tree pickup for recycling next week.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard
Here's to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday.
4 days ago in Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines.
4 days ago in Sports
Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season
The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.
4 days ago in Sports
Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC's No. 1 seed.
4 days ago in National
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching a reelection campaign.
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.
Charlottesville man charged with armed robberies at Pantops Shopping Center
Stephen T. Agner, a 64-year-old convicted felon, is being held without bond.
UVA psychologist: Less than one-third make New Year’s resolutions
A UVA psychologist’s informal polling on New Year's resolutions finding 30% of people make them, but she doesn't have data how many of them were successful.
ACPD charges Verona woman in connection with jail drug investigation
Police allege the woman attempted to smuggle drugs into the jail concealed in a medical brace.
BREAKING: Albemarle Police investigate Pantops armed robbery report
Albemarle County Police report a large presence at the Pantops Shopping Center investigating an armed robbery report.
Wind causes landing plane to clip wingtip on tarmac at CHO
No one was injured but the Skywest Canadair flight from Chicago had to abort the attempt and then re-land.
Million dollar VA Lottery New Year’s Raffle winner purchased in Madison
A ticket bought in Madison is one of five $1-million-dollar winners in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle drawing.
