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This is the first time the region has ever brought in that much tourist money, according to the Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau.

The International Space Station will be visible around 8:30 p.m. as it travels from the southwest to the northeast.

The 10 fatalities matched last year’s total. None occurred in the Albemarle County or Charlottesville area.

Charlottesville’s Holiday Drive shelter has taken in 57 people. But at its height, the Free Bridge Encampment had over 100 residents.

Charles Alexander, the youngest of the 12 Black students who desegregated Charlottesville schools in 1959, spoke to 5th graders about his experiences.

21-year-old Anthony Hopkins has been the only person charged in last year’s shooting, but ballistic analysis connected the 31 found shell casings to six different firearms.

The building, which has been closed through the first four weeks of year, has received its temporary occupancy permit.

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank and Loaves & Fishes are rallying the community this month for the Feeding America Network’s annual month-long campaign.

Vehicle submerged in water 30 yards off the Arrington boat ramp.

The charitable initiative of the Charlottesville based construction firm hopes to start sending books to families again in October.