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Oldest Charlottesville restaurant celebrates 100-year anniversary
Oldest Charlottesville restaurant celebrates 100-year anniversary

The Virginian is celebrating their 100th anniversary Saturday. It's Charlottesville’s oldest existing restaurant located on The Corner.

Orange County celebrates its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Orange County celebrates its first Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

After 15 years, Orange County Sheriff Mark Amos is stepping down. It's appropriate he had his retirement party on the county's first annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Rescue squad gets donation of powered chair

Rescue squad gets donation of powered chair

The Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad received a Stryker Xpedition powered chair on Friday.

This weekend's City Market canceled

This weekend's City Market canceled

Organizers announced the market’s cancellation Friday afternoon, citing Tropical Storm Ophelia’s expected impacts.

Friends of Charlottesville Downtown plan community and government partnerships

Friends of Charlottesville Downtown plan community and government partnerships

The non-profit Friends of Charlottesville Downtown hosted their "How Do You Love Downtown" event Friday.

Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast, expected to bring heavy rain and wind

Tropical Storm Ophelia forms off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast, expected to bring heavy rain and wind

Tropical Storm Ophelia, which formed off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast, is expected to deliver heavy rain, storm surge and high winds to communities across North Carolina and the Chesapeake Bay.

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

The White House is preparing to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded.

A 9/11 defendant is ruled unfit for trial after a medical panel finds torture left him psychotic

A 9/11 defendant is ruled unfit for trial after a medical panel finds torture left him psychotic

A military judge at Guantanamo Bay has ruled one of the 9/11 defendants too mentally ill to stand trial.

A Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea

A Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea

Images posted on social media showed plumes of smoke over the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in the city of Sevastopol.

Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

Gold bars, cash-stuffed envelopes: New indictment of Sen. Menendez alleges vast corruption

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey has been indicted, accused of using his foreign affairs influence to help Egypt in return for bribes from the authoritarian regime.

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Official says Biden to show support

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Official says Biden to show support

In announcing the strike's expansion Friday, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said Ford was spared additional strikes because the company has met some of the union's demands during negotiations over the past week.

Parents who want Youngkin's transgender policies enacted sue the Virginia Beach school board

Parents who want Youngkin's transgender policies enacted sue the Virginia Beach school board

Two Virginia Beach parents have filed a lawsuit seeking to force their local school system to adopt Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's initiatives for the treatment of transgender students.

Both parties rally supporters as voting begins in Virginia's closely watched legislative elections

Both parties rally supporters as voting begins in Virginia's closely watched legislative elections

Early voting started Friday in Virginia's costly, high-stakes and closely watched legislative elections after a week in which elected officials and candidates rallied their supporters across the state.

U.S. and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions

U.S. and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions

The Treasury Department said Friday the working groups will provide channels for frank and substantive discussions on economic policy issues.

Netanyahu tells U.N. that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Netanyahu tells U.N. that Israel is 'at the cusp' of a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 'peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia will truly create a new Middle East.'

Hazardous waste disposal event coming up

Hazardous waste disposal event coming up

The Orange County Landfill and Little Control Committee will be hosting the annual Hazardous Waste Collection on Oct. 14.

Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of storm

Youngkin declares state of emergency ahead of storm

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the declaration in advance of Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen on Friday.

Theme for 2024 Tom Tom Festival announced

Theme for 2024 Tom Tom Festival announced

The event will be taking place April 17 through 21 throughout downtown Charlottesville.

National EAS, WEA alert test coming up

National EAS, WEA alert test coming up

The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission will be conducting a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and the Wireless Emergency Alerts on Oct. 4.

Tropical system to bring heavy rain and winds to most of Virginia

Tropical system to bring heavy rain and winds to most of Virginia

Some parts of the Commonwealth will be facing several inches of rainfall, high winds and storm surge.

Officers spot loaded firearm in carry-on at Richmond airport

Officers spot loaded firearm in carry-on at Richmond airport

A Richmond man is facing charges after a loaded firearm was found in his bag at the airport on Thursday.

City removes curfew at Market Street Park

City removes curfew at Market Street Park

City Manager Sam Sanders issued a directive to remove the closing time.

Todd DeSorbo named U.S. Olympic Women's Swim head coach

Todd DeSorbo named U.S. Olympic Women's Swim head coach

UVA swim and dive coach and three-time national champion Todd Desorbo has been named head coach of the U.S. Olympic women's swim team.

Woman convicted of murder in Bumpass

Woman convicted of murder in Bumpass

Jaqueline Bledsoe was convicted in Louisa County of second-degree murder and the use of a firearm in the commission of murder following a two-day trial.

Sanders on CPD incident at Market Street Park

Sanders on CPD incident at Market Street Park

City Manager Sam Sanders has issued a directive to lift the closing time in  Market Street Park.

Dean of UVA Law School to step down at end of academic year

Dean of UVA Law School to step down at end of academic year

Risa Goluboff, dean of the UVA School of Law, announced on Thursday that she will leave her post at the end of the academic year.