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34th Annual United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring Sept. 17

Some 2100 volunteers are ready to go working on some 115 projects for Wednesday's 34th Annual United Way Laurence E. Richardson Day of Caring.

1 week ago

With early voting set for Friday, National Voter Registration Day encourages preparedness

With early voting starting Friday, the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area is urging eligible voters to register or check their registration on Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day.

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City manager on efforts to solve homeless issues: ‘It will take all of us’

On the heels of public comment two weeks ago when City Council floated an ordinance about handling encampments on public rights-of-way, City Manager Sam Sanders provided a detailed progress report on efforts over the last two years attempting to improve the situation of unhoused in the city, and noted a number of properties and options they're looking at to provide the needed services.

2 weeks ago

ACPD investigating a Saturday home break-in; suspects still at large

The suspects cut power to the home before entering but fled when they came upon the homeowner and their dog inside the house.

2 weeks ago

Congressional Black Caucus asks for investigation of threats against three Black colleges, including Hampton University and Virginia State University

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Congressional Black Caucus is asking the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI…

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CPD seeks help in finding a mail thief

Packages were open with at least one taken out of an apartment complex mail room.

2 weeks ago

Local water organizations host annual Imagine a Day without Water art contest

There will be $200 cash prizes awarded in different age categories and top photography entry.

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UVA Health finds noncompliant car seats leading into Child Passenger Safety Month

Heading into this National Child Passenger Safety Month and Child Passenger Safety Week September 21-though-27, UVA Health found at least six non-compliant child safety seats during its screenings at are inpatient and outpatient centers.

2 weeks ago

Waynesboro e-biker dies in Augusta Co hit-and-run crash

An e-bike rider is the victim, and an SUV driver faces charges, in a fatal hit-and-run crash Sunday night in Augusta County.

2 weeks ago

Gunshot victim dropped off at Lake Monticello main gate

A gunshot victim was dropped off early Monday morning at the main entrance gate of Lake Monticello, according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff's Department. The victim's condition was not known.

2 weeks ago

City Economic Development sets NexGen Skilled Trades Day next month

Calling them "the backbone of every community", Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development has set up a NextGen Skilled Trades Day for next month at PVCC.

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Mitchell Rosner, MD, has been named UVA Health CEO

Rosner's permanent appointment came after more than two dozen UVA Health chairs and leaders asked it be given.

2 weeks ago

The Paramount launches the Theater Kids Club

Members get to enjoy free, kid-friendly movies, free popcorn included.

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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.

2 weeks ago

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.

2 weeks ago

Virginia flags join American flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk’s death

Governor Youngkin and Virginia 5th District Representative are commemorating Charlie Kirk.

2 weeks ago

Rockingham County has reached the end of its proposed book ban list

In the end, 38 books were pulled from the shelves.

2 weeks ago

Advocate says tariffs have started to affect Virginia farmers

"The president's tariffs are gambling with farmers' lives."

3 weeks ago

Nelson Co Sheriff seeks man on outstanding warrants

The Nelson County Sheriff is looking for a county resident on several outstanding warrants who frequents northern Nelson and southern Albemarle counties.

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