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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Travel and Leisure has recognized five Charlottesville hotels in the "Best Hotel Category" in their 2023 World’s Best Awards. They are Keswick Hall, Graduate Charlottesville, Boar’s Head Resort, Quirk Hotel, and Trump Winery. Travel and Leisure recognizes the top hotels in each state,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The problem of pedestrian and cyclist safety continues in Charlottesville. Some say it's a culture issue, and some say it's an infrastructure problem. But the latest issue is that pedestrians don't seem to pay attention when they're trying to cross the street, especially around the University of Virginia Corner.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- After a big announcement recently that the Regal at Stonefield would be closing, new information indicates that might not be a done deal. There’s been a lot of talk over the past two weeks on whether Regal will be closing the theater located at the Shops at Stonefield in Albemarle County. With no definite yes or no on if it will remain open, it’s a very fluid situation.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville’s MarieBette Cafe and Bakery typically has people walking in and out for its treats and European-inspired dishes. But February draws in a new crowd for its Hot Chocolate Month, which features a new flavor of the tasty drink every day. “And it’s just...

RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Gas prices have climbed dramatically in the past few weeks in Charlottesville, and weather may be to blame. As of Monday, the average price of gas in Charlottesville was $3.46 per gallon, which is more than 20 cents higher than the same time last year.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Drivers will see a turn lane closure on Rio Road West on Wednesday night. The Virginia Department of Transportation says the turn lane onto southbound Seminole Trail at Rio Road West will be closed between 9 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday. This is...

LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- People living within 10 miles of the North Anna Power Station will no longer hear sirens. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management says the sirens have officially been retired and emergency alerts will come through cell phones and television or radio broadcasters. According to...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A medical discovery has been made in Charlottesville that may help people who experience chronic pain, fatigue and brain fog. AMPEL Biosolutions, a precision medicine company, came out with a new technique that may help determine what is going on for an individual patient and lead to better treatment options.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville 10 Miler is looking for sponsors to support the race and help give back to the community. The race is a fundraiser for nonprofits, and this year's beneficiaries are the Arc of the Piedmont and the Brooks Family YMCA. New this year, the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Residents of Charlottesville are invited to a forum Tuesday to talk about the city’s budget. Interim City Manager Michael Rogers will be hosting the Citizen Budget Forum beginning at 6 p.m. at the Carver Recreation Center. "The citizen forum is critical to understanding community...

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Virginia State Police reports divers returned to the Rockfish River in Nelson County on Friday. Around 8:15 a.m. Friday, they recovered the body of one of the two people still missing from a submerged vehicle that was found in the river in December.

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Police say a man from Pennsylvania and two people from Virginia were killed in a crash on Interstate 81 on Monday. According to the Virginia State Police, the crash occurred around 1:20 p.m. at the 208 mile marker in Augusta County. A 2000 Honda...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- An organization that aims to reduce gun violence on Charlottesville’s streets is mourning one of its own, who was killed in a weekend shooting. Eldridge Vandrew Smith was found in a parked SUV on Grove Street on Saturday night. He was a member of...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va (CBS19 NEWS) -- One affordable housing group says the increase in real estate assessments could mean trouble for some people who live in Charlottesville. Real estate experts say an increase in property assessments has some benefits but one local group says the issue of affordable housing in the area outweighs that.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville School Board is urging the Virginia Board of Education to adopt two sets of standards regarding how history is taught in public schools. The proposed merging of the standards combines a proposal from Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration with the original standards, created by...

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A body that was recovered Friday from the Rockfish River has now been identified as a young man from Arrington. The Virginia State Police says the body of 18-year-old Myson Sylvestre was recovered Friday in the area where a submerged vehicle was found in December.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- K-12 schools across Virginia will be receiving $201 million less in funding from the state, due to an error in budget calculations for public schools by Governor Glenn Youngkin's administration. This budget cut impacts all K-12 schools that had planned for a bigger budget. The...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- University of Virginia researchers have identified genes that play key roles in the development of coronary artery disease. According to the researchers, this condition is the leading cause of death worldwide. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries and, in worse cases, can lead to heart attacks.

WASHINGTON (CBS19 NEWS) -- Hundreds of localities across the country are receiving funding for road improvement projects, including the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission. On Wednesday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $800 million in grants for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All, or SS4A,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The issue of affordable housing in Charlottesville is coming up again as prices are set to become even more expensive. Monthly mortgage payments might rise as a result of property assessments going up. The city assessor's office recently completed its 2023 reassessment of taxable properties...