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Feel Good Friday: President Ryan reflects on his 13th Boston Marathon
Feel Good Friday: President Ryan reflects on his 13th Boston Marathon

President Jim Ryan completed his 13th Boston Marathon, but this year's record breaking attempt came with some challenges.

Charlottesville Ballet hosting 'Outdoor Series'

Charlottesville Ballet hosting 'Outdoor Series'

The Charlottesville Ballet is preparing to host their 2nd annual Outdoor Series at Merrie Mill Farm and Vineyard.

Career and Community Fair coming up at JPJ

Career and Community Fair coming up at JPJ

More than 100 hiring managers and recruiters from the University of Virginia and other area organizations will be on hand.

Drug Take Back coming up

Drug Take Back coming up

The spring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be taking place April 27, and several law enforcement agencies will be participating.

Donation helps Yellow Door support families of pediatric patients

Donation helps Yellow Door support families of pediatric patients

On Monday, the T-Mobile Foundation donated $5,000 to the Yellow Door Foundation.

Fluvanna County disc golf team bringing the sport to the next level

Fluvanna County disc golf team bringing the sport to the next level

The Fluvanna County Disc Golf Club made history on Saturday with its first tournament at Pleasant Grove Park. 

No-cost farm stand coming to Nelson County

No-cost farm stand coming to Nelson County

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital is putting on a no-cost farm stand featuring locally-grown produce on Monday.

Feel Good Friday: Hikers preparing for Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia's 'Trailblaze Challenge'

Feel Good Friday: Hikers preparing for Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia's 'Trailblaze Challenge'

Some hikers are helping children from across the state have their wishes granted through the third annual Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia's Trailblaze Challenge.

School Food Drive helping out BRAFB

School Food Drive helping out BRAFB

The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank announced on Thursday that this year’s School Food Drive raised 6,531 pounds of food.

Ryan to run in 13th consecutive Boston Marathon

Ryan to run in 13th consecutive Boston Marathon

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan will be running in the Boston Marathon for the UVA Children’s Hospital.

Sheriff's office getting reports of scam calls

Sheriff's office getting reports of scam calls

The Orange County Sheriff's Office says residents are getting calls telling them they have missed jury duty.

UVA Darden students participate in 25th annual Building Goodness in April

UVA Darden students participate in 25th annual Building Goodness in April

Students from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business were up bright and early Saturday morning for their annual Building Goodness in April event. 

Feel Good Friday: VA ultrarunner attempts 'The Race that Eats Its Young'

Feel Good Friday: VA ultrarunner attempts 'The Race that Eats Its Young'

Virginia ultrarunner, Mark Lattanzi, is one of the people who attempted a race known as the impossible challenge, the Barkley Marathons.

Castle Hill hosting Daze of Rosé festival this weekend

Castle Hill hosting Daze of Rosé festival this weekend

Castle Hill Cidery is starting their 2024 season off with a community event for all lovers of pink and rosé.

UVA will be hosting Easter sunrise Mass

UVA will be hosting Easter sunrise Mass

Athletes in Action at UVA is helping to uphold an almost decade long tradition of hosting an Easter sunrise Mass featuring UVA athletic coaches and teams being a big part of the service.

Donation supports Free Clinic's work in honor of Doctor's Day

Donation supports Free Clinic's work in honor of Doctor's Day

Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital wants to make sure doctors who volunteer their time to help the community get a boost.

Louisa County teacher completes recreation of Jack Jouett's historic ride

Louisa County teacher completes recreation of Jack Jouett's historic ride

The Lion Pride Run has been a Louisa County tradition since 2016. This year’s was extra special, as it told a piece of Virginia history.

Quirk Hotel hosting personalized poem and cocktail experience

Quirk Hotel hosting personalized poem and cocktail experience

Quirk Hotel is hosting a unique event, personalized for everyone: a personalized poem and cocktail experience.

Albemarle County residents reflect on ACPD Citizens Academy experience

Albemarle County residents reflect on ACPD Citizens Academy experience

Over the past three weekends, 15 people were given an inside look at what it takes to be an officer with the Albemarle County Police Department.

Fitness studios join together to raise money for local nonprofit

Fitness studios join together to raise money for local nonprofit

Local fitness studio owners joined forces to hold a 'Sweat. Love. Local.' event this weekend to raise money for local fitness organization, Heart and Soul Fitness. 

UVA men's lacrosse visits UVA Children's Hospital

UVA men's lacrosse visits UVA Children's Hospital

On Friday, patients at UVA Children's Hospital enjoyed a morning of arts and crafts, donuts, and fun with the UVA men's lacrosse team.

Festival of the Book held this week in Charlottesville

Festival of the Book held this week in Charlottesville

This week, Virginia Humanities is hosting its 30th annual Festival of the Book, with events being held at various venues around Charlottesville.

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

April's total solar eclipse promises to be the best yet for experiments

The moon will be extra close to Earth, providing a long and intense period of darkness. Plus the sun should be more active with the potential for bursts of plasma.

Wildfire destroys community fixture in Madison

Wildfire destroys community fixture in Madison

A community favorite was destroyed during Wednesday's wildfires in Central Virginia. The Madison County Roller Hockey Rink was scorched by a fire started by a downed power line. 

Feel Good Friday: Wahoo Dive Club needs help expanding space for athletes

Feel Good Friday: Wahoo Dive Club needs help expanding space for athletes

The Wahoo Dive Club is missing one key piece: an indoor space where the athletes can practice all year round.

World Down Syndrome Day in Charlottesville

World Down Syndrome Day in Charlottesville

Thursday is World Down Syndrome Day, and one local group is doing what it can to raise awareness of the disability.