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21 hours ago

Staunton teen killed in Wednesday night shooting

The second victim was airlifted to University of Virginia Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

1 day ago

CPD and CCS begin hiring process for SROs

Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School will both have a school resource officer come August.

2 days ago

Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats

The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.

2 days ago

Fluvanna Sheriff makes arrest in two-and-a-half year old murder case

The Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department has made an arrest in a two-and-a-half year old murder case on Ridge Road.

3 days ago

Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected

The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.

3 days ago

VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area

During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue

3 days ago

Drugs, cash and firearms were found in a Fluvanna County drug bust on I-64

The drugs included marijuana, "magic mushrooms" and vape cartridges.

3 days ago

WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden

As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.

1 week ago

Charlottesville to receive grant for close to $1M for construction of a shared-use commercial kitchen

The 11,300-square-foot facility is expected to establish five new market outlets and create 65 new jobs.

1 week ago

Leading insurer urges keeping pets away from the chocolate Valentines

When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day with generous distribution of chocolate this coming weekend, one of the nation's leading pet insurers urges making sure pets don't get into what's goodies to humans, but not to them.

1 week ago

State Supreme Court rules redistricting referendum can occur while it considers the case

The Virginia Supreme Court has set an agenda for considering the redistricting constitutional amendment, but procedures will have "no effect on the referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026".

1 week ago

Police investigating threatening social media comments following CHS protest

Monday, the CPD posted a community alert regarding the demonstration by students at Charlottesville High School, warning the community to be aware of possible traffic implications. A number of comments posted in response were reported as threatening, CPD said.

1 week ago

Accuweather predicts winter’s worst is now behind the region

With temperatures well into the 50s this week in the Charlottsville area, Accuweather long-range forecasters predict the worst of the winter cold is now left behind.

1 week ago

VHHA analysis shows increasing CHS cases treated in ERs from 2020 through 2024

A new data analysis by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows annual adult visits to hospital emergency rooms for cases of cannabis use, dependence, and poisoning diagnosis has increased 29% during the period from 2020 until 2024.

1 week ago

Human remains found in Florida 48 years ago identified as Harrisonburg woman

The body of Patricia Ann Ritchie, a Harrisonburg woman who was last seen at a city truck stop in 1977, has been identified.

1 week ago

Nelson County mom pleads guilty in death of her 6-week-old baby

Autumn Woods is on bond as she awaits sentencing.

2 weeks ago

Pregnant women eligible for year-round Virginia health insurance marketplace enrollment

A new law, passed by last year's General Assembly, has created a new special enrollment period for pregnant Virginians.

2 weeks ago

CPD reports 51% reduction in gun-related incidents in 2025

Overall crime declined by 10.9% when including larcenies and 17.8% when excluding larcenies

2 weeks ago

Data center reformers converge on Richmond as Virginia awaits GA action

The Data Center Reform Coalition gathered on Monday for the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition's Lobby Day

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Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics

Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.

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Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal

A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.