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Botanical Garden of Piedmont raises $10 million in funds
The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont has surpassed $10 million in funds raised for its upcoming botanical garden project.
AccuWeather revises down upper range of tropical forecast as Cville area remains dry
The Charlottesville area has yet to be touched by tropical cyclone moisture, and a revised AccuWeather tropical season forecast reduces a chance a little bit.
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Former Western Albemarle punter will get his chance to play at UVA Saturday with W&M
Former Western Albemarle punter Carter Boyd grew up going to UVA football games. Saturday, he'll play for W&M against the Cavaliers.
Amidst rise in political violence, Virginia politicians aren’t hiding
Despite high-profile political violence, including Wednesday's assassination of Charlie Kirk, Virginia political figures say they won't be scared away from getting facetime with voters.
Sen. Ghazala Hashmi holds education roundtable in Charlottesville
Sen. Ghazala Hashmi was part of an education roundtable in Charlottesville on Thursday.
Fort Defiance school complex threat deemed not credible; two HBCU’s locked down in unrelated threats
After remaining inside until the conclusion of an investigation, activities and schedules resumed as normal for the morning after the Augusta County Sheriff's Office investigated a threat to the Fort Defiance High and Middle School complex.
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Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
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Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.
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Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.
Charlottesville and Albemarle fire depts. remember 9/11 with the public
The atrium at the Fontaine fire station is open for quiet reflection today, and what they're calling "a solemn tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department will join together in a stair climb event Saturday to honor and remember those who lost their lives".
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US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
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US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
Virginia flags join American flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk’s death
Governor Youngkin and Virginia 5th District Representative are commemorating Charlie Kirk.
Former UVA LB Charles McDaniel gives record football donation
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced Wednesday a $1-million commitment from former First-Team All-ACC linebacker Charles McDaniel, a 1986 grad, and wife, Tricia... UVA Class of '87.
Rockingham County has reached the end of its proposed book ban list
In the end, 38 books were pulled from the shelves.
Advocate says tariffs have started to affect Virginia farmers
"The president's tariffs are gambling with farmers' lives."
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Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: Sept 8–14, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute,…
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West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
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NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
