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1 week ago
Chance to raise honeybees underway
Critical for apples, fruit, wine grapes, horticulture, and other crop pollination interests in our area, the Virginia Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications through September 10 for the 2025 Beehive Distribution Program.
2 weeks ago
Gordonsville Famous Fried Chicken Festival set for Oct. 4
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Gordonsville had earned the name "chicken-leg center of the universe" national for its fried chicken, and the town has announced dates for its Famous Fried Chicken Festival.
2 weeks ago
Driver pleads guilty in a fatal DUI Waynesboro school zone crash
A Waynesboro woman who tested positive for THC and meth after a fatal head-on February 25 crash in a Waynesboro school zone has pleaded guilty to five charges in a plea deal.
2 weeks ago
Gilbert steps down after just five weeks as U.S. Attorney
After only five weeks on a job he called "the opportunity of a lifetime", Todd Gilbert has resigned without explanation as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
2 weeks ago
Cville ranked one of the nation’s most “underrated” vacation spots
A study by luxury vacation rental service "Wander" lists the Charlottesville area among the Top-5 most underrated vacation spots in America.
2 weeks ago
Nelson County man found guilty of sex crimes involving a minor
The victim was 11 years old at the time.
2 weeks ago
Louisa Lion Savion Hiter, nation’s top running high school RB, commits to Michigan
Mineral native Savion Hiter committed to Michigan on Tuesday.
2 weeks ago
Charges filed against driver involved in Amish buggy hit-and-run
Charges against Stuart James Russell Swink include DUI maiming.
3 weeks ago
Staunton city and Augusta Co. boil water advisory lifted
The Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for all City of Staunton and Augusta County water customers as of Monday, Aug. 18. A Staunton release says "all water samples tested over the weekend came back clean - no bacteria detected".
3 weeks ago
Cville Chamber CEO Andrea Copeland 2025 Virginia Business Magazine’s Women in Business honoree
Andrea Copeland is the new CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, and an honoree for the Virginia Business Magazine's 2025 Women in Leadership Award.
3 weeks ago
Six hurt in hit-and-run Amish buggy crash in Buckingham Co.
State Police have a suspect in custody after a hit-and-run of an Amish buggy in Buckingham County that injured six, including three juveniles.
3 weeks ago
Staunton’s boiled water advisory a strong reminder of Charlottesville’s plans to strengthen water infrastructure
Staunton experienced a 48-hour boiled water advisory underscoring the need for localities to strengthen their water supply and infrastructure.
3 weeks ago
Virginia Insurance Marketplace warning of expiring premium tax credits for next year
Administrators with Virginia's Insurance Marketplace has begun getting the word out of upcoming changes that may affect how much consumers pay for their health insurance next year.
3 weeks ago
12-hour search ends in assault suspect’s apprehension in Fluvanna County
Albemarle County Police apprehended Malik I. Thornton, a 22-year-old Charlottesville man, who was considered armed and dangerous.
3 weeks ago
Area Democrats challenge Winsome Earle-Sears’s education record
Democrats criticize Winsome Earle-Sears's support of Trump education policies.
3 weeks ago
Scottsville Road down to one lane due to tractor trailer crash
FINAL UPDATE: The road has now fully reopened. UPDATE: One lane is now open. Albemarle County Police ask drivers…
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville’s Stonewall Jackson statue to go on display in Los Angeles
The Stonewall Jackson statue is one of several that was chosen from a group of nearly 200 Confederate statues that have been taken down.
4 weeks ago
Arlington woman drowns late Saturday night in Lake Anna
The Louisa County Sheriff confirms a 19-year old female from Arlington drowned over the weekend in Lake Anna.
4 weeks ago
Bipartisan efforts have led to the revitalization of one of Virginia’s most economically depressed cities
Governor Youngkin and the City Officials of Petersburg have worked together for the last three years to revitalize an economically depressed city that was plagued by crime, poverty and lack of educational achievement.
