A federal lawsuit led by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has resulted in a final settlement with the NCAA that will eliminate restrictions on student-athlete compensation for name, image, and likeness (NIL) during recruitment. The agreement, pending court approval, marks a major shift in collegiate athletics governance.
The University of Virginia has confirmed that all close contacts related to the recent case of meningococcal disease have been identified and given preventative treatment. No additional cases have been reported.
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two Albemarle County residents found inside their home with gunshot wounds.
The victim of a reported assault earlier this month near 4th Street NW and Preston Avenue has died, according to an updated release from the Charlottesville Police Department.
Route 701 (Belle Meade Road) in Louisa County is now closed as the Virginia Department of Transportation begins a $4.7 million bridge replacement project over the Little River.
A burst of strong winds is expected to move through Central Virginia this afternoon, with the National Weather Service warning of isolated gusts reaching 40 to 50 miles per hour.
The National Weather Service has issued Tornado Watch for Augusta County, Rockingham County, and surrounding areas in western and northwestern Virginia. The watch is in effect from 12:53 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16.
Dr. Lisa Coons has resigned from her position as Virginia’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction, effective immediately.
The Albemarle County School Board has named Rick Vrhovac principal of Henley Middle School and Christie Isaiah principal of Woodbrook Elementary School, both effective immediately.
A memorial to honor the life of University of Virginia first-year student Nicolas Ramos-Esteban will be held Tuesday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m. on the South Lawn. Ramos-Esteban died on March 7 following a case of meningitis.
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