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4 days ago in World
Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400
The Taliban said the death toll from a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan passed 1,400 on Tuesday, with more than 3,000 people injured, as the United Nations warned of an exponential rise in casualties.
Albemarle County high schools begin weapon screenings
Albemarle County high schools will begin screening students and staff for weapons this week.
Former Commonwealth Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to speak against ranked choice voting
“Ranked Choice Voting” is used in some Virginia primaries, including Charlottesville's,
Crozet Square and Oak Street improvements past the halfway point
Albemarle County reports construction in downtown Crozet is moving steadily toward completion as the Crozet Square and Oak Street Improvements Project moves past halfway through near the completion of Stage Three.
6 days ago in , UVA
Barber: Cam Ross brings electricity in UVA debut
Cam Ross scored on a kick return and on a pass reception in UVA's 48-7 season-opening win over Coastal Carolina.
UVA Health advises concussion awareness as school sports seasons rev up
With high school and college sports, especially football, going into full swing, the UVA Health Sports Concussion Service team emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms of concussion.
Three robbery and abduction suspects arrested
Among the charges are carjacking, robbery and abduction by force.
1 week ago in , Health & Wellness
COVID vaccines harder to come by now in Virginia
Federal regulations may make it harder for Virginians to receive the updated COVID vaccine.
Virginia ginseng harvest season starts Sept. 1
Labor Day begins the ginseng harvest season in the Commonwealth, and the state ag department wants harvesters to know of the laws protecting this valued plant.
Albemarle County considering building a fourth high school
One of the options the school board will discuss next month is constructing a fourth high school along the Route 29 corridor.
1 week ago in World
Peace efforts in limbo as Ukraine’s capital mourns 23 dead after Russian attack
The death toll in a major Russian missile and drone strike on the Ukrainian capital rose to 23, including four children, officials said Friday, as U.S.-led efforts to end the three-year war remain stuck in apparent limbo.
1 week ago in Sports
Micah Parsons joins other NFL stars traded away during their primes
The shocking decision by the Dallas Cowboys to trade Micah Parsons to Green Bay after four dominant seasons as a pass rusher is far from unprecedented.
1 week ago in Sports
F1 tension builds as Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris resume title fight at the Dutch GP
Ahead of this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the first race in four weeks, Oscar Piastri is just nine points ahead of his McLaren teammate and title rival Lando Norris, who won three of the last four races before the mid-season break.
1 week ago in National
Trump revokes Secret Service protection for former Vice President Harris after Biden had extended it
President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, a senior White House official said on Friday.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here’s what to know about the show
Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.
1 week ago in , UVA
DeRidder, Grunloh came a long way to play basketball at UVA
Virginia basketball's international recruits, Thijs DeRidder and Johann Grunloh, are eager to prove they're ACC and NBA-worthy.
Carjacking suspect caught in Charlottesville after high-speed chase, foot pursuit
ACPD has detained a Fluvanna carjacking suspect after a high-speed car chase and foot pursuit.
Three apprehended in Culpeper-Orange abduction and robbery
Three persons of interest have been apprehended in a Wednesday incident that allegedly started with an abduction in Culpeper County and involved a robbery in Orange County.
Powerball jackpot has climbed to $950 million
The jackpot could be higher at the time of the drawing.
