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Two athletes celebrate on a podium labeled GOLD, raising oversized pickleball paddles with medals around their necks at the Franklin US Open Pickleball Championships backdrop.
Local Sports
2 weeks ago
‘Bucket list’ pickleball trip to U.S. Open turns golden for Charlottesville duo

Thea Bertola and Cindy Smith were part of a large contingent of Charlottesville residents who won medals at the U.S. Open in Naples, Fla.

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Local
2 weeks ago
New Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO enters job with increasing demand and reduced supply

Network partners are working to fill gaps from a 20-25% USDA reduction in donations to food banks.

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Local
2 weeks ago
AAA: Average gas prices dropped nationwide, in Virginia this week

The national price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped six cents nationally and two cents in Virginia.

Labor in the Park 2025
Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
Local unions set to gather for second ‘Labor in the Park’

The free event will give local unions the opportunity to share their work with the broader community.

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Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
CPD seeks suspect in Old Preston Ave. shooting

Kevin Desjuan Anderson is wanted on two counts of malicious wounding, two counts of a use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.

Protester holding a blue sign that reads "I'M STICKING WITH MY UNION" at a rally, wearing a mask and headband.
Virginia Assembly
2 weeks ago
Local, state educators urge Spanberger to sign collective bargaining bill

The bill creates a public employee relations board, an impartial body that can hear disputes and render binding arbitration decisions.

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Politics
2 weeks ago
State Supreme Court to hear first redistricting case Monday

Republicans are challenging the constitutionality of the redistricting amendment Virginia voters passed Tuesday.

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Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
Suspect whose pursuit ended in city Friday still at large

Charlottesville’s top prosecutor says the suspect in Friday’s high speed chase through downtown could face felony charges stemming from the pursuit.

Unite the Right
Local
2 weeks ago
DOJ alleges fraud in SPLC’s use of paid informants

A federal indictment alleges the SLPC paid members of hate groups to support them, not to gather covert intelligence on those group’s plans and actions.

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Local Nonprofits
2 weeks ago
Arc of Piedmont gala raises funds, awareness for people with developmental disabilities

Advances in medical care have helped people with serious intellectual and developmental disabilities live longer lives. The work of organizations like the Arc of the Piedmont, has helped make those lives fuller.