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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...

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,...

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) -- 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) -- 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.

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.

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...

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.

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) -- Tax season is right around the corner and filing taxes shouldn't be a hassle and the Cville Tax Aid Coalition is here to help. Madison House, an independent volunteer center for UVA students, has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity and UVA Community Credit Union to help taxpayers with more service options by offering free tax prep for residents.

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) -- 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...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 News) -- Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority has been awarded over $116 thousand to help families reach self-sufficiency. The organization strives to provide families with affordable housing and this two-year grant will employ a family self-sufficiency coordinator that will work with housing authority families. The hope is to provide families with financial education and empower residents to reach their goals through the mentorship of the coordinator.

MADISON COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A man from Greene County has been charged with the arson of a church in Madison County. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports David Netting of Stanardsville is facing charges of breaking and entering with the intent to commit arson; injuring or damaging any property, monument, etc.; and burning or destroying a dwelling house, etc.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville City Schools leaders are addressing safety after a fight involving dozens of students last week that was caught on a video now posted online. Amanda Korman, a Charlottesville City School spokesperson, says that student safety is the “bedrock of being able to learn” but...

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) -- 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.

AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing man from the area around Afton and Waynesboro. According to the sheriff’s office, 38-year-old Matthew Corey Koplen was last seen on Tuesday and was reported missing Tuesday night by a family member.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 SPORTS)-- Today student athlete across the area put pen to paper for national signing day. At Albemarle High School both Malekye Hicks and Isaiah Grevious are heading to the next level. Isaiah Grevious has signed with VMI, while Hicks signed with Frostburg. The duo led Albemarle...