Local
1 week ago
Halloween forecast nothing to be scared of

The National Weather Service isn’t calling for any rain Friday for Halloween.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Former Shenandoah Commonwealth Attorney taken into custody on two felony counts

Amanda Wiseley was indicted on two felony counts of making a false statement on a tax return and misuse of public assets.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Defendants in the alleged Old Order kidnapping and murder conspiracy back in the U.S.

Two of the three, including alleged ringleader Valerie Hayes, were arraigned on Wednesday following a 7-year fight to avoid extradition from Scotland.

Local
2 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank awaits portion of $1-million Governor’s emergency money

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank leaders call Governor Youngkin’s announcement setting up the Commonwealth’s VENA program to fund Virginia SNAP recipients during the federal government shutdown “welcome news.”

Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Liberty Mills Farm closing corn maze and pumpkin patch after threatening incident

Liberty Mills Farm’s popular corn maze and pumpkin patch are closed, starting Wednesday, after its owners said an aggressive confrontation with customers over the weekend left them questioning their desire to continue with the business they launched 16 years ago.

Abby Zwerner 1st grade photo
Local
2 weeks ago
$40-million lawsuit trial begins for Newport News teacher shot by student

Opening arguments have started a two-week trial in the $40-million lawsuit of Ruckersville native and former first-grade teacher at Newport News’ Richneck Elementary School, Abbey Zwerner, against former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker.

Local
2 weeks ago
Gov. Youngkin announces VA will distribute emergency SNAP benefits weekly

Governor Youngkin unveiled the Commonwealth will use state surplus dollars to pay for delivery of emergency food benefits for Virginia SNAP recipients weekly.

Charlottesville Retreads Game 10/21/25
Local Sports
2 weeks ago
Taking the field with The Retreads: How the city’s senior softball league shapes the lives of its players

The Charlottesville Retreads softball team gives aging athletes the chance to keep competing on the diamond.

UVA
2 weeks ago
UVA Board of Visitors to hold special meeting next Monday

The University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors Special Committee on the Search for a President, the group tasked with finding the school’s next leader, will meet on Monday.

voting poll
Election
2 weeks ago
Local registrars open next two Saturdays for early voting

Early voting has been going on for more than a month, but the next two Saturdays allow those to vote early who couldn’t make it to the registrar’s office during the week.