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11/20/2025

University Heights fire displaces seven residents
Albemarle Fire Rescue reports seven people displaced after a fire ignited in a unit of the University Heights Apartments Wednesday night.

Albemarle Fire Rescue reports seven people displaced after a fire ignited in a unit of the University Heights Apartments Wednesday night.

11/20/2025

Conservation groups host open house for private landowners in Etlan, Syria
Over 80% of land in Virginia privately owned, meaning conservation efforts need community support.

Over 80% of land in Virginia privately owned, meaning conservation efforts need community support.

11/19/2025

Defense begins to make its case for lighter sentence in Christopher Jones’ sentencing hearing
Jones became visibly overcome with emotion Wednesday as he listened to character witnesses testify about his abusive upbringing and the hope they had for him when he seemed to overcome that by going to UVA.

Jones became visibly overcome with emotion Wednesday as he listened to character witnesses testify about his abusive upbringing and the hope they had for him when he seemed to overcome that by going to UVA.

11/19/2025

NPS reopens closed portions of Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail.
With a wildfire 80% contained, thanks in part to Tuesday's rain, the 25-mile stretch of Skyline Drive that had been closed is now open again.

With a wildfire 80% contained, thanks in part to Tuesday's rain, the 25-mile stretch of Skyline Drive that had been closed is now open again.

11/19/2025

Local Boys & Girls Club teens launch project to combat foot insecurity.
The six clubs in the regions are hosting food drives, bake sales and fundraisers to support local food pantries.

The six clubs in the regions are hosting food drives, bake sales and fundraisers to support local food pantries.

11/19/2025

A state trooper was injured Tuesday night in a crash during a pursuit on I-81 in Augusta County before the suspect vehicle crashed a short time later, ending the incident.

A state trooper was injured Tuesday night in a crash during a pursuit on I-81 in Augusta County before the suspect vehicle crashed a short time later, ending the incident.

11/18/2025

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11/18/2025

Shooting victims’ families say they’ve endured ‘a special kind of torture.'
Day 2 of Christopher Jones Jr.'s sentencing was an emotionally supercharged affair that included testimony from the families of Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry.

Day 2 of Christopher Jones Jr.'s sentencing was an emotionally supercharged affair that included testimony from the families of Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry.

11/18/2025

Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlottesville and surrounding areas that you absolutely can’t miss.

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11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

The sentencing hearing for convicted UVA football shooter Christopher Darnell Jones Jr. began Monday.
Shooting survivor Michael Hollins testified the bus ride to Charlottesville was 'joyous,' 'until it wasn't.'
The defense said an abusive childhood left Jones "paranoid" and "delusional."

Michael Hollins testified the bus ride to Charlottesville was 'joyous,' 'until it wasn't.'

11/17/2025

In a Sunday email to parents, Albemarle County Public Schools announced death of an Albemarle High School student in a car crash.

ACPS announced the death in an email to parents Sunday.