Santa visits a baby in the NICU
UVA
3 days ago
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit families at UVA’s NICU

The jolly couple, played by NICU unit staff, said the annual visits help bring a sense of “normalcy” for families

National
3 days ago
Statue of civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns dedicated in National Statuary Hall

The statue replaces the statue of Robert E. Led, which was removed in 2020.

Health & Wellness
3 days ago
Sens. Kaine, Warner and Rep. Scott behind act supporting Black Lung Benefits Program for miners

Studies show more than 20% of experienced miners in Central Appalachia are getting sicker faster.

Cville Middle commons area
Charlottesville City
3 days ago
UPDATED: Charlottesville Middle School on 2-hour delay Wednesday

Charlottesville Middle School is on a 2-hour Wednesday morning delay because of a lack of heat in the building.

Ally with Lt. Patrick Sheridan
Surrounding Counties
3 days ago
Louisa Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the region, mourn loss of most senior K-9

The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office is mourning, and condolences are being sent from all over Central Virginia, after the death over the weekend of the sheriff’s office’s most senior K9, Ally,

Dairy Road Bridge project
Charlottesville City
4 days ago
City Council approves Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction urging expedited construction time

Charlottesville City Council endorsed the $12.6-million Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction project on Monday night, but not before giving staff marching orders to negotiate an incentive to shorten the construction time projected at this time as 12-to-14 months.

City Manager Sam Sanders at City Council
Charlottesville City
4 days ago
City ends Flock pilot program over federal data base concerns

The city had paused using the video license plate reading system in October. Now, it announced it won’t be resuming using it.

Local Nonprofits
4 days ago
Dave Matthews Band’s Bama Works Fund announces new round of grants

Grants totaling $740,000 will address housing and food insecurity, arts education, clean air and other priorities.

UVA Rotunda as seen from West Pavilions on Lawn
UVA
5 days ago
UVA extends admissions offers to the first 1,225 Class of 2030 applicants

The University of Virginia has made admissions offers to its first 1225 prospective students for the Class of 2030.