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Mark Weathers will join the institute on Dec. 29, wrapping up a three-year stint as the UVA School of Medicine’s Chief of Staff.

UVA’s student newspaper and its student council both criticized the “rushed” hiring of the university’s new president.

Charlottesville’s regional economy continues to outperform the national average and the rest of the state.

Albemarle County Fire Marshal Captain Macaiah Ledford spoke with WINA about traditions like Christmas lights and candles that could become fire hazards.

The University rolled out an introductory campaign for Beardsley, including a video.

Justine Puri from Charlottesville Middle Schools will compete in the Scripp National Spelling Bee regional competition in Richmond on March 4.

A funding snag has brought the mixed-use development, where a grocery store is also desired, to a halt at 501 Cherry Avenue, according to City Manager Sam Sanders.

Charlottesville’s Office of Economic Development said the program will begin in February as uniformed ambassadors serve as “friendly guides, caretakers and problem-solvers to help keep the downtown area safer, cleaner, and more welcoming.”

Amidst dozens of protesters, UVA’s Board of Visitors officially named the Darden School Dean as the University’s next President.

“The Looking Glass” can now be explored in a 360º Virtual Tour developed by SoundAround