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CRCC joins new statewide healthcare alliance

CRCC joins new statewide healthcare alliance

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has joined a new statewide healthcare alliance to make affordable health coverage more accessible for small businesses in Central Virginia.

Authorities seeking information on assault suspect

Authorities seeking information on assault suspect

The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred near Riverview Park on Wednesday.

Body found in Henrico identified as Madison County resident

Body found in Henrico identified as Madison County resident

The Henrico County Police Department reported on Thursday that the body is 64-year-old George Arthur Page of Rochelle.

Police investigating another incident of BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle

Police investigating another incident of BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle

The UVA Police Department says the more recent incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Jefferson Park Avenue and Ruppel Drive.

Prescribed burn in Louisa County

Prescribed burn in Louisa County

The Virginia Department of Forestry is conducting the burn in the area of Shannon Hill Road and West Old Mountain Road.

New York firm buys Quirk Hotel

New York firm buys Quirk Hotel

A New York-based hospitality firm has purchased the Quirk Hotel in Charlottesville. Blue Suede Hospitality Group specializes in hotel acquisitions and management.

Man who bragged that he 'fed' officer to mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison

Man who bragged that he 'fed' officer to mob of Capitol rioters gets nearly 5 years in prison

A Georgia business owner who repeatedly attacked law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison.

'What have we done?' Lawyer describes shock at possible role in Trump's 2016 victory

'What have we done?' Lawyer describes shock at possible role in Trump's 2016 victory

A lawyer who negotiated a pair of hush money deals at the center of Donald Trump's criminal trial is recalling his 'gallows humor' reaction to Trump's 2016 election victory.

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks in lawsuit filed by former Abu Ghraib prisoners

A judge declared a mistrial after a jury said it was deadlocked and couldn't reach a verdict in the trial of a military contractor accused of contributing to the abuse of detainees at the Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq two decades ago.

Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

Hamas is sending a delegation to Egypt for further cease-fire talks in the latest sign of progress

Hamas says it's sending a delegation to Egypt as soon as possible to continue talks in the latest sign of progress in the fragile cease-fire process.

Tension grows on UCLA campus as police order dispersal of large pro-Palestinian gathering

Tension grows on UCLA campus as police order dispersal of large pro-Palestinian gathering

The heavy police presence comes as administrators and campus police are facing intense criticism for failing to act quickly to stop an overnight attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus by counter-demonstrators.

Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge

Maryland officials release timeline, cost estimate, for rebuilding bridge

A Maryland transportation official says the state plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion.

Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions

Arizona's Democratic governor signs a bill to repeal 1864 ban on most abortions

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill to undo a long-dormant law that bans all abortions except those done to save a patient's life, but the ban is still in effect until the fall.

At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign

At time of rising antisemitism, Holocaust survivors take on denial and hate in new digital campaign

Holocaust survivors are participating in a digital campaign called #CancelHate which features videos of them reading Holocaust denial posts from different social media platforms.

Study finds AI improves efficiency of artificial pancreas system for Type 1 diabetics

Study finds AI improves efficiency of artificial pancreas system for Type 1 diabetics

UVA researchers compared an advanced experimental artificial pancreas system with an artificial pancreas algorithm incorporating AI.

Police, fire respond to incident on Secretarys Road, person of interest in custody

Police, fire respond to incident on Secretarys Road, person of interest in custody

Secretarys Road at Blenheim Ridge Road is closed due to multiple emergency response vehicles being on the scene.

UVA demonstrators post demands on social media

UVA demonstrators post demands on social media

It’s been more than 24 hours since some students at the University of Virginia started protesting the conflict in the Middle East.

Greencroft pickleball tournament to benefit Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day

Greencroft pickleball tournament to benefit Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day

The Greencroft Club will be hosting its third annual pickleball tournament this May, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Association's Longest Day.

Event to recognize local peacekeepers for their service

Event to recognize local peacekeepers for their service

A 'Wounded in the Line of Duty' event to recognize first responders and peacekeepers for their service is set for First Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Blue Ridge Area Food Banks asks for donations, volunteers

Blue Ridge Area Food Banks asks for donations, volunteers

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is encouraging people to participate in the annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May 11.

Madison, Greene cases against pastor being combined into one

Madison, Greene cases against pastor being combined into one

On Wednesday, a Madison County judge approved an order combining his county’s case against Rodney Locklear with the one in Greene County.

Seeking information on incident with BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle

Seeking information on incident with BB-style projectiles fired from vehicle

The incidents occurred in the areas of the 1000 block of West Main Street and the intersection of Stadium Road and Shamrock Road.

Louisa supervisors suspend PVCC's funding for fiscal year 2025

Louisa supervisors suspend PVCC's funding for fiscal year 2025

This comes after the college reportedly hosted a film screening with Students for Justice in Palestine, an organization that has garnered local and national attention through various protests.

Early voting for June primary begins soon

Early voting for June primary begins soon

The primary election is coming up on June 18, but that also means early voting starts this Friday.

1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas

1 person dead, homes destroyed after tornado rips through northeastern Kansas

Authorities say one person died when a tornado ripped through the small northeastern Kansas city of Westmoreland and destroyed houses, RVs and outbuildings.