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ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A poolside effort to prevent child drownings and teach kids crucial life skills is expanding. The YMCA Ben Hair Learn to Swim Program is now available to students at five Albemarle County Public Schools, adding to existing partnerships with Charlottesville, Louisa County, and Greene...

The current presidential search committee is easily the largest and most diverse in University history. Many past search committees were only Board of Visitors members. Faculty and student seats only appeared — three total — during the selection of John Casteen, and it wasn’t until Teresa Sullivan’s appointment...

Appearing in dining halls, coffee shops and local bakeries around Grounds each autumn, pumpkin spice has become a recurring aspect of student culture. Whether the flavor is truly loved, secretly hated or just a tradition that never dies, pumpkin spice is arguably the unofficial mascot of this special time of year.

Harrisonburg-Rockingham Emergency Communications Center received a call about the assault at 7:15pm. A woman was walking on trails within Purcell Park when an individual came out of the brush attacking her, grabbing her and attempting to sexually assault her. The suspect is described as a male, hispanic that is...

A juvenile was taken into custody on Friday afternoon for allegedly brandishing a pellet gun near Monticello High School in Albemarle County.

Keswick Home Blaze Claims Lives of Two Adults, Injures Two Children I still remember reading about the Keswick house fire […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

Some people hunt for bargains at big box stores, but Virginia’s true treasure seekers know that the real motherlode awaits in Charlottesville, where history and affordability collide in spectacular fashion. Have you ever walked into a place and immediately felt that tingling sensation—the one that tells you you’re...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Getting a mammogram can be anxious for many women, but doctors say knowing what to expect can make all the difference. When you walk into a mammogram appointment, doctors say you don’t need to worry about much. Just show up and know that each image...

Charlottesville women in tech group gets first paid director after decade of volunteer work. The grant represents a significant milestone for the organization, which works to connect women in technology through networking events. Updated: 7 hours ago. County leaders say planned pharmaceutical facility would fill...

ELKTON, Va. (WHSV) - An Elkton family is in a desperate race against the clock, and they’re turning to the community for help. Gregory Hansbrough’s medical journey began back in 2021 when doctors discovered that he had non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Since then, he has been fighting for his life, and he’s...