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Greene County traffic stop leads to drug arrest

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A man was arrested in Greene County on Tuesday during a traffic stop in which law enforcement found suspected drug paraphernalia and substances believed to be heroin, methamphetamine, and oxycodone hydrochloride, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Dylan Frazier has been...

Greene County, VA · 10h

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Waynesboro woman indicted on embezzlement charges

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — A trial date has been set for the former employee of a Waynesboro machine shop, who was arrested earlier this year on charges related to an alleged embezzlement scheme. According to online records, Linda Lockhart was indicted on all eight of her embezzlement charges...

Waynesboro, VA · 16h

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VDOT seeks public input on two Route 29 intersections

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Transportation wants public input on two Route 29 intersections as the state studies possible improvements in Albemarle and Fauquier counties. In Albemarle County, the study covers Route 29, also called Seminole Trail, at Airport Road and Proffit Road. In Fauquier County, the...

Albemarle County, VA · 5h

C-Ville Weekly

Numbers of immigrant school children fall in county, city schools

Two years ago, there were 786 immigrant youth—defined as students born abroad who’ve spent less than three years in U.S. schools—enrolled in Albemarle County Public Schools. This year, there are 447, a 43 percent drop. The departures contributed to a 2 percent population decline in county schools...

Albemarle County, VA · 18h

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Rockingham County authorities continue searching for shooting suspect

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office continues the search for a Page County man wanted on felony charges related to yesterday’s shooting in the Elkton area. Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson reports that Joseph Lee Jenkins III is wanted on warrants including “Shooting from...

Rockingham County, VA · 1d

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New Grading Policy Leaves Students Frustrated

The new grading policy is among the many new policies being implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. The new grading policy contains rules regarding what teachers can assign and how the students’ grades will be weighted. The original grading policy was changed in 2020 with the superintendent at the time, and the Office of Instruction and Strategic Planning worked on the grading policy and grading handbook. The handbook at the time did not outline the policies very clearly, and schools were implementing them themselves.

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

UV Cavalier Daily

U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Emmet Ivy project as a whole is set to be completed by Summer 2027. The student housing development will be completed by Summer 2027, and the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship building and the Center for the Arts will still be under construction through 2029 and 2030 respectively. The article has been updated to reflect this change.

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Bubble burst: huge loss to SMU spells disaster for Virginia’s NCAA Tournament odds

Despite a remarkable penalty shootout victory Wednesday over Notre Dame, Virginia still found itself firmly on the NCAA Tournament bubble entering the weekend with a trip to Dallas, Texas, looming to face No. 2-ranked and ACC Tournament No. 1 seed Southern Methodist. But a 6-0 quarterfinal defeat to the Mustangs (13-0-3, 6-0-2 ACC) puts the bubble standing of the Cavaliers (7-7-4, 3-4-2 ACC) even further in jeopardy.

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Recycling centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County now accepting No. 5 plastics

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Recycling centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County are now accepting No. 5 plastics, such as yogurt cups and margarine containers. The change applies to the three facilities overseen by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority: McIntire, Ivy and Southern Albemarle. “Our thought is we’re recycling more and...

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We Ranked The 9 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Richmond, VA · 9h

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CASPCA aids in rescue of 200 dogs from Missouri commercial breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Sunday afternoon, a chartered cargo plane took off from Missouri, bound for North Carolina and then Virginia. The passengers included some of a group of 200 dogs rescued from commercial breeders in Missouri last week. “There are a bunch of large commercial breeding...

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First-of-its-kind community-led development breaks ground in Charlottesville

Beyond the Headlines is our twice-weekly newsletter connecting subscribers directly to our journalists. We add context to major stories, go behind-the-scenes, highlight great work from other local outlets or provide more informal snapshots of our community. This past Saturday morning, about 75 community members gathered in front of the old...

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ACPS Tightens Enforcement of Tardy Expectation

For the 2026-2027 school year, Albemarle County Public Schools directed all schools to strictly enforce its longstanding tardy expectation. Under the expectation, students who receive three unexcused tardies are assigned a lunch detention. After six unexcused tardies, students receive another lunch detention and must meet with administration. After nine tardies, students receive a lunch detention and must attend a meeting with a parent, a member of administration, and the coaches of their sports team. The stricter enforcement has raised concerns among some students, who feel the expectation is unfair because circumstances such as traffic or a late bus may be out of their control. Although teachers and administrators are working to enforce the expectation, some of these issues may be beyond their control. Office associate Michelle Layman said she thinks the expectation is a good thing.

Albemarle County, VA · 1d

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Dr. Demitry’s Familiar Face Returns to WAHS

It’s always a little intimidating starting at a new school, but for Western Albemarle High School’s new principal, Dr. Patricia Demitry, it feels more like coming home. Eight years ago, Demitry worked as a principal intern at Western under then-principal Darah Bonham. Now, after serving as principal at William Monroe Middle School for three years, she has returned to the community that she says she fell in love with from the start.

Crozet, VA · 1d

UV Cavalier Daily

HANNA: The Burke Society chose the wrong speaker

The Edmund Burke Literary and Debating Society hosted former Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback Oct. 27 to discuss the future of conservatism as part of his “America’s Next Chapter” tour. Before his visit, Fishback has publicly used racial insults and promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories. For an organization committed to civil debate, that record should have been disqualifying. Hearing perspectives we disagree with has value, especially at the university level. However, being controversial does not automatically mean someone has something worthwhile to contribute. Given Fishback’s record of hate and vitriol, the Burke Society should have interrogated what he offered beyond controversy and whether hosting him would advance the civil debate it claims to promote.

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Following Tonsler Halloween shooting, police chief discusses gun violence with local residents

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After attending a pair of town hall meetings in the city Monday night, Charlottesville Chief of Police Michael Kochis walked away confident his officers have allies in the community as it continues to battle a gun violence crisis. “They don’t expect just the...

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What we know: A daughter who’s never met her father, nearly 5 months since Sayveon Anderson vanished

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Nearly five months after Army Specialist Sayveon Anderson disappeared from Fort Bragg, his family is still desperately searching for answers about what happened to him. His mother is struggling to get through ordinary days without knowing where her son is. His wife has returned to Charlottesville with...

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Local students explore teaching as Virginia vacancies decline

FISHERSVILLE — Walking into a classroom full of students who are considering being teachers delighted Ryan Barber. The Waynesboro assistant superintendent was part of a group that answered questions from students in the Teachers for Tomorrow programs at Valley Career and Technical Center and the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in Fishersville at the end of October. It was the second straight year the panel of superintendents and central office was hosted by the programs, giving students a chance to ask questions of those in leadership positions in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. Barber believes programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can plant seeds that hopefully grow in the years to come, eventually producing more and more teachers in area classrooms. Part of Barber's job is recruiting and hiring staff for Waynesboro Public Schools. Finding teachers is never easy, although according to the The Virginia Department of Education the numbers are improving. Since 2023, teacher vacancies across Virginia have dropped by almost 36% . In Region 5, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, the teacher vacancy rate is 1.4%, lower than the state rate of 2.5%. Those are good signs and programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can help identify students who are interested

Waynesboro, VA · 18h

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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 · 12h

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Virginia's Budget Roster Just Torched Arkansas, and the ACC Is On Notice

Cleveland Cavaliers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Virginia just made a massive statement, rolling over John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks with a dominant 91-72 win at Capital One Arena and jumping straight into the top 10 […]