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3 weeks ago

CAT gearing up for National Week Without driving

Nearly one-third of the American population do not drive, but America's transportation systems typically cater to drivers.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: ACPD determines driver not involved in Esmont hit-and-run

The child's mother reported her son had been hit by a car that fled the scene.

3 weeks ago

Man wanted in Waynesboro for allegedly putting a firearm inside a student’s book bag

A student immediately told a teacher and an administrator that they knew who had done it.

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville area bears brunt in survey of food costs forcing Virginians into debt

 A survey done for DC-based Share Our Strength's No Did Hungry Virginia campaign shows rising food costs are putting nearly half -- 45% -- of Virginians into debt, and the challenge is even more pronounced in the Charlottesville area.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Mark Warner among lawmakers calling on HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign

The group accuses Kennedy of pushing his dangerous anti-health and science agenda, lying to Congress, and pushing disinformation on American families.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer among lawmakers introducing a bill to protect America’s national trails

If passed, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act would use a public/private partnership expand and protect national trails across the United States.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Mark Warner blocked from a scheduled meeting by right-wing activist Laura Loomer

Warner, former chair and now vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, calls it a "new low."

3 weeks ago

City Council tables an ordinance on camping and storage on city property

Charlottesville City Council decided to table an ordinance aimed at curtailing homeless occupations of public spaces.

3 weeks ago

VDOT seeking input for improvements on Zachary Taylor Highway.

The improvements will run between Unionville and Culpeper.

3 weeks ago

Teen arrested for role in high-speed Labor Day chase

The arrest ended with the help of a K9, but not before the suspect brandished a firearm.

3 weeks ago

Man has been charged with sexual assault involving a juvenile

The alleged victim was 13-17 years old.

3 weeks ago

Sen. Warner meets with people who receive care at a rural hospital that could face closure

Warner meets with administrators and community members at Southampton Medical Center.

4 weeks ago

Former Commonwealth Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to speak against ranked choice voting

“Ranked Choice Voting” is used in some Virginia primaries, including Charlottesville's,

4 weeks ago

Powerball jackpot grows to $1.1 billion

Three ticket holders won $50,000.

4 weeks ago

Three robbery and abduction suspects arrested

Among the charges are carjacking, robbery and abduction by force.

4 weeks ago

Virginia ginseng harvest season starts Sept. 1

 Labor Day begins the ginseng harvest season in the Commonwealth, and the state ag department wants harvesters to know of the laws protecting this valued plant. 

4 weeks ago

Three apprehended in Culpeper-Orange abduction and robbery

Three persons of interest have been apprehended in a Wednesday incident that allegedly started with an abduction in Culpeper County and involved a robbery in Orange County.

4 weeks ago

Powerball jackpot has climbed to $950 million

The jackpot could be higher at the time of the drawing.

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