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3 weeks ago

UVA psychiatrist calls for reclassification of postpartum psychosis for better treatment options

An expert in reproductive psychiatry at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is among an international panel of leading women's mental health experts calling for reclassification of postpartum psychosis as its own category of mental illness.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors consider 140-foot tall AstraZeneca building proposal

Albemarle County's Board of Supervisors will consider a special exception to allow AstraZeneca to build a 140-foot-tall building in Rivanna Futures.

4 weeks ago

City Council considers overhaul of Police Civilian Oversight Board

The board was established by the Council in December 2021, but has not been able to gain any traction to do the work it is designed to do.

4 weeks ago

Halloween party leads to shootings, arrest in the city

Charlottesville Police report four people shot in an incident occurring just after 12:30 Saturday morning in the 1100 block of River Road.

4 weeks ago

ACPD makes firearm arrest at Scottsville Elementary

Christopher J. Kirtley is being held without bond.

4 weeks ago

UVA defends agreement with Trump administration as a “cease fire”

As part of the agreement, the DOJ will drop five pending investigations into the university.

4 weeks ago

DMV, UVA urge focus on safety on Halloween

From trick-or-treaters to drivers, agencies say everyone plays a role in Halloween safety.

4 weeks ago

A wanted man faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to run from Albemarle police

Police are waiting for lab results to determine whether there will be additional charges

4 weeks ago

Tom Sox alum breaks World Series rookie strikeout record

Just three years after pitching for the Charlottesville Tom Sox, Trey Yesavage struck out 12 Dodgers over seven innings, allowing just three hits, in a Game 5 victory.

4 weeks ago

Defendants in the alleged Old Order kidnapping and murder conspiracy back in the U.S.

Two of the three, including alleged ringleader Valerie Hayes, were arraigned on Wednesday following a 7-year fight to avoid extradition from Scotland.

4 weeks ago

Federal judge orders Virginia grand jury documents leading to indictments of James and Comey

The senior United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia is ordering the Government all grand jury documents that led to indictments of former FBI Director James Comey in Alexandria, and New York State Attorney General Leticia James in Norfolk.

4 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank awaits portion of $1-million Governor’s emergency money

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank leaders call Governor Youngkin's announcement setting up the Commonwealth's VENA program to fund Virginia SNAP recipients during the federal government shutdown "welcome news."

1 month ago

$40-million lawsuit trial begins for Newport News teacher shot by student

Opening arguments have started a two-week trial in the $40-million lawsuit of Ruckersville native and former first-grade teacher at Newport News' Richneck Elementary School, Abbey Zwerner, against former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker.

1 month ago

Gov. Youngkin announces VA will distribute emergency SNAP benefits weekly

Governor Youngkin unveiled the Commonwealth will use state surplus dollars to pay for delivery of emergency food benefits for Virginia SNAP recipients weekly.

1 month ago

UVA Board of Visitors to hold special meeting next Monday

The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors Special Committee on the Search for a President, the group tasked with finding the school's next leader, will meet on Monday.

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1 day ago in National

Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say

A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.