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Charlottesville awards contract for Smart Scale funded Barracks / Emmet project

The City of Charlottesville this week finally accomplished an elusive goal when it awarded a contract to M&F Concrete of Manassas for the Barracks Emmet Streetscape. “This project will improve the existing left turn lanes at the Barracks Road and Emmet Street intersection, add a new right turn lane on Emmet Street, widen existing medians to provide pedestrian refuge islands, and replace the existing traffic signal infrastructure at this intersection,” reads a portion of the project’s scope of work. “The project will replace portions of existing sidewalks within the limits of the intersection, as well as extend new 5 foot concrete sidewalk approximately 1,500 linear feet up Barracks Road to Buckingham Road.”

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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Elijah Gertrude, the One Who Stayed

Elijah Gertrude committed to Virginia when the program was in a state of utmost security. Coach Tony Bennett, one of the greatest leaders in college basketball

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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Cavaliers get some good news on availability report after bye week

Virginia's reeling football team got some much-needed good news on Wednesday. Starting safeties Brandyn Hillman and Ethan Minter and receiver Kam Courtney were

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Halpern’s Goal Lifts No. 10 Virginia Past No. 4 Notre Dame

CARY, N.C. – A first-half goal from midfielder Addison Halpern was the difference on Thursday (Nov. 12) as No. 10 Virgina (11-3-4) shut out No. 4 Notre Dame (10-2-6) by a score of 1-0 in the semifinals of the ACC Championships at WakeMed Soccer Park. GOALS. 38’ – UVA:...

Charlottesville, VA · 22h

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No. 6 Virginia Travels to Maryland

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – No. 6 Virginia (4-0) travels to Maryland (1-1) for a non-conference game on Friday (Nov. 13). Tipoff at XFINITY Center is set for 8 p.m. The game will be televised on Peacock and broadcast on the Virginia Sports Radio Network. For Openers. UVA is 4-0 for...

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“We want feedback”: Albemarle County School Board members hold another town hall as parents continue to seek answers

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County School Board members faced questions about mandatory reporting, student discipline and budget decisions Wednesday night as the division continues working to rebuild trust with families. The town hall at Monticello High School drew a smaller crowd than previous meetings, but parents continued pressing...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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Winners and Losers From UVA’s Rampage Over Bucknell

The latest romp at John Paul Jones Arena was a good one for the Cavaliers. Virginia easily disposed of Bucknell, and several players got to play prominent roles

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UVA’s Cavalier Food Pantry offers free Thanksgiving meal kits to students staying on Grounds

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - With Thanksgiving approaching, the University of Virginia’s Cavalier Food Pantry is working to ease the financial burden on students staying on Grounds over the holiday break. The pantry is offering free meal kits filled with Thanksgiving staples and everyday groceries to help students prepare meals...

Charlottesville, VA · 20h

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UVA Health Celebrates 100 years of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is celebrating 100 years of its Department of Orthopedic Surgery. The department is celebrating advancements in technology, including robotics, 3D imaging and artificial intelligence. It also is using the milestone to acknowledge improvements to education for medical students, residents and fellows. The department has...

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New SNAP restrictions take effect November 1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will soon see new restrictions at grocery store checkouts, as the state prepares to remove sodas and certain energy drinks from the list of eligible purchases. Starting Nov. 1, SNAP benefits will no longer cover regular sodas, diet...

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Virginia Inks Trio of Top-100 Prospects

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia head women’s basketball coach Aaron Roussell announced Wednesday (Nov. 11) the signings of three four-star prospects: Lisa Sirgi, Neveah Roberson, and Sabrina Anderson. All three Cavalier signings are ranked in ESPN’s SportsCenter NEXT 100, led by Sirgi at No. 56 followed by Roberson at...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d

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City sets Nov. 18 community meeting on Dairy Rd. Bridge replacement

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With Dairy Road Bridge replacement project expected to make a large impact on traffic during its construction, the City of Charlottesville has scheduled a public hearing on the project for Nov. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Charlottesville Early Learning Center, the city announced Tuesday.

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Hospice of the Piedmont holds coffee talks on death and final wishes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hospice of the Piedmont hosted coffee talks with death doulas at locations around the area Thursday. Community members could ask about life, final wishes and mortality. Many families wish they had talked about death sooner. Stations were set up at coffee shops around the area for...

Charlottesville, VA · 20h

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Virginia Democrats weigh another push to give universities independent legal counsel

Virginia Senate Democrats are weighing whether to reintroduce legislation in 2027 to allow Virginia universities to hire their own legal counsel so they may better protect themselves from federal pressure. Their consideration comes amid a wave of departures at President Donald Trump’s Justice Department — which pressured and investigated Virginia...

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This Virginia Vintage Furniture Store Is A Treasure Hunt For Mid-Century Pieces And Unique Home Décor

Mid-century chairs, vintage cabinets, and unusual decorative pieces can make furniture shopping feel like a treasure hunt. Especially when every item has its own character and the selection changes as new finds arrive. Vintage furniture stores offer something different from the predictable displays of large retail chains. Shoppers can discover...

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Acting superintendent to present new improvement plan for Albemarle Schools

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Albemarle County School Board is expected to hear a new improvement plan Thursday, November 12, as the division faces continued pressure from county and state leaders to address rising concerns over transparency, accountability and mandatory reporting procedures. Acting Superintendent Dr. Chandra Hayes will present...

Albemarle County, VA · 22h

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UVA researcher says chimeric RNAs may offer new targets in cancer

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine mapped more than 500,000 chimeric RNAs across more than 1,000 cancer cell lines. When the team switched off certain ones, the cancer cells stopped growing or died. Chimeric RNA is a molecule built from parts of different...

Charlottesville, VA · 20h

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Data center opposition may be about more than the building, UVA study says

Opposition to artificial intelligence data centers may be about more than the buildings themselves, according to a new study from the National Security Institute at the University of Virginia.

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Women’s basketball locks down on defense in 81-39 triumph over Drexel

Under the lights of John Paul Jones Arena Wednesday night against Drexel, Virginia women’s basketball recorded 47 rebounds, six blocks and held the Dragons (1-2, 0-0 CAA) to just 17 points in the second half. Coach Aaron Roussell didn’t expect those numbers — especially not in the Cavaliers’ fourth...

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Three Cal players to watch against Virginia Saturday afternoon

It won't exactly be like looking in a mirror, but Virginia and California have several things in common as they prepare to meet Saturday in Scott Stadium. Both