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Downtown pedestrian street with a tall Paramount theater sign, string lights, and outdoor seating under umbrellas, daytime.
Charlottesville City
2 days ago
Downtown Mall, end to end, home to iconic landmarks

From the museum carousel to the Paramount Theater, Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall is home to some of the city’s most well-known and culturally significant spots.

Firework bursting in a dark night sky with red, white, and blue sparks around a bright center.
Albemarle County
2 days ago
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks

If you’re looking for a place to watch the fireworks, here are several options around the Charlottesville area.

American flag with sparkler
UVA
2 days ago
Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks

UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.

School Board meeting 6/11
Albemarle County
3 days ago
ACPS to appoint interim principal at Hollymead

ACPS Acting Superintendent Chandra Hayes asked for input from the Hollymead community in an email on Thursday.

Barracks Accident 7/2
Business
3 days ago
SUV strikes power line, knocks out power at Barracks Road

An SUV struck a Dominion Power line on Barracks Road and caused nearly 1,000 customers to lose power.

Hand holding a lit sparkler beside a small American flag against a dark background, celebratory mood at night.
Surrounding Counties
3 days ago
Louisa, Gordonsville won’t hold Fourth of July parades due to heat

The towns still plan to go forward with its fireworks displays.

Jaunt's new route along 29 North
Albemarle County
3 days ago
Jaunt CONNECT moves stop on 29 North from Food Lion to Hollymead Town Center

Commuters can use the Food Lion stop until July 31st, before the stop is relocated to Hollymead Town Center,

Crime
3 days ago
July 4 shooter waives prelim hearing

Anthony Hopkins, who also faces charges for a shooting in Albemarle last year, will have his trial date set in Charlottesville Circuit Court in August.

Sports


Sports bar interior with flags hanging from the ceiling, a long bar on the right, and patrons seated at tables watching a soccer match on two large wall-mounted TVs.
Business
4 days ago
Charlottesville turns out to watch U.S. World Cup victory

America’s 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina drew fans to local restaurants, bars and theaters.

Basketball drill: a player in an orange jersey dribbles the ball past a defender on an indoor court, gym in background, spectators blurred.
UVA Sports
4 days ago
Barber: Could Kalu Anya be this year’s sleeper pick-up for UVA hoops?

The transfer forward from St. Louis has impressed UVA coach Ryan Odom with his shooting and his defense.

Coach in a white t-shirt speaking to a group in a gym, holding a drink, with a basketball hoop in the background.
Sports
5 days ago
Ty Jerome makes his return to annual basketball camp

In its fifth year, Ty Jerome’s basketball camp saw the former Virginia national champion and current Memphis guard return to Charlottesville, imparting his skills and wisdom on a new class of young players.

Gretchen Walsh NCAA trophies pose
UVA Sports
6 days ago
Wahoo Rundown: Walsh sets world record in Rome

Gretchen Walsh broke former Cavalier Kate Douglass’ 50-meter freestyle record set 8 days earlier in Indianapolis.

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