Charlottesville VA

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The first Black female police chief of Charlottesville, Virginia, is now the third female chief in Jackson. At a special meeting on Tuesday, the Jackson City Council confirmed Dr. RaShall Brackney as the city’s next top cop. Brackney was confirmed on a 6-1 vote and...

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting near Albemarle High School that took place back in January.

The No. 1-ranked Cavaliers ventured to Raleigh, N.C., Saturday for the lone individual tournament of the spring, the Richard Sykes Individual hosted by NC State at Lonnie Poole Golf Course. With the change of format in the interlude of their win last week in Puerto Rico and a major event...

A University of Virginia first-year is turning his childhood experience into a growing nonprofit effort now expanding into Charlottesville Public Schools.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. As the Nor’easter moves away. Gusty wind will be on tap for us throughout most of the day. The Blue Ridge mountains are under a Wind Advisory until 3 pm this afternoon. Wind gusts could reach 50 mph there, while the rest of the region could see gusts around 30 mph. We’ll...

Here’s today’s installment of “The Breakfast Buffet”, a daily column that can be found here every single morning getting you caught up to date on everything that’s happened from the day/night before and everything that’s going to happen in the next 24 hours. Mangia!

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Several bills moving through the Virginia General Assembly could soon affect how UVA Health operates, according to the Cavalier Daily. The proposals address how doctors practice, how hospitals are paid, and how patients access care. One bill would limit non-compete clauses for...

Three design firms are vying to recast the two tons of bronze ingots rendered from melting Charlottesville's Robert E. Lee statue, with competing proposals to be presented to the public in mid-March.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A woman charged in a Nelson County killing in 2025 waived her right to a speedy trial during a hearing on Monday. Katelynn Hipes is facing charges of first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in connection with the death of Kevin Small.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Va. – A milder start to March is setting up across Virginia, with warmer-than-normal temperatures favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day...