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Mila the Beagle returns home after 13-day adventure

Mila the Beagle returns home after 13-day adventure

State Senator Creigh Deeds was attending an Albemarle County campaign event with his staff and rescue beagle, Mila, when the dog bolted.

AHIP and BRHBA partner up to host a fundraising golf tournament

AHIP and BRHBA partner up to host a fundraising golf tournament

The Blue Ridge Home Builders Association teamed up with AHIP to host a fundraising golf tournament Friday at Old Trail Golf Club in Crozet.

Sign-up opens soon for summer reading challenge

Sign-up opens soon for summer reading challenge

Starting on May 22, people of any age group wishing to participate can sign into Beanstack and register for the challenge.

Bike to Work Week helps grow cycling community

Bike to Work Week helps grow cycling community

Tuesday began with a 'bike bus' as well as snack tables and cheering stations that popped up across the city.

Adopt an envelope to help an animal in need

Adopt an envelope to help an animal in need

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA unveiled a program this week for people who want to support homeless animals but can’t actually take one home.

Lake Monticello Community Foundation raises enough money for all-inclusive playground

Lake Monticello Community Foundation raises enough money for all-inclusive playground

In 18 months, the Lake Monticello Community Foundation has finally raised $100,000 to finish an all-inclusive playground. 

Bike-to-Work Week begins

Bike-to-Work Week begins

The event came to life at the Piedmont Mobility Summit back in February, and the organizers say they're really excited to host events all week.

Pro Re Nata hosts Ride to Defeat ALS

Pro Re Nata hosts Ride to Defeat ALS

In Virginia, 500 people are currently living with ALS, an illness with no cure. Cyclists joined the Ride to Defeat ALS to raise funds and awareness at Pro Re Nata on Saturday.

Chris Long holds tryouts for his podcast

Chris Long holds tryouts for his podcast

The podcast is looking for the newest member of its team, but it wants to keep some local flair.

ACFR recruits do live fire training in donated home

ACFR recruits do live fire training in donated home

Usually recruits train at a concrete burn building, and the opportunity to train on a real home is rare.

Local woman participates in a ruck challenge to raise awareness for veteran suicide

Local woman participates in a ruck challenge to raise awareness for veteran suicide

Stop Soldier Suicide is an organization raising awareness of the 22 veterans who take their lives every day.

Pickleball tournament supports Alzheimer's Association

Pickleball tournament supports Alzheimer's Association

Greencroft Club is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association for a pickleball tournament fundraiser to raise money for the Longest Day Campaign.

Tribute coming up for former UVA men's head coach Holland

Tribute coming up for former UVA men's head coach Holland

Terry Holland, who passed away in February, was the head coach of the Cavaliers between 1974 and 1990.

Kid'Vention held at Ting Pavilion

Kid'Vention held at Ting Pavilion

The Virginia Discovery Museum held its 23rd annual Kid'Vention at Ting Pavilion.

No injuries reported in early morning fire in Locust Grove

No injuries reported in early morning fire in Locust Grove

The Lake of the Woods Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company reports crews from several departments responded to the fire, which was reported around 5:30 a.m.

PVCC hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration

PVCC hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration

Piedmont Virginia Community College hosted a gathering Thursday to celebrate half a century of providing higher education to those in Central Virginia.

Arc of the Piedmont hosting Gala fundraiser Saturday

Arc of the Piedmont hosting Gala fundraiser Saturday

The Arc of the Piedmont is hosting its seventh annual Gala on Saturday. This is the organization's biggest fundraiser of the year.

Albemarle Ballet Theater opens original production

Albemarle Ballet Theater opens original production

Albemarle Ballet Theater is opening an original production, filled with modernized versions of fairytales.

CASPCA 10th annual Bow-Wow Walk

CASPCA 10th annual Bow-Wow Walk

The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA hosted its 10th annual Bow-Wow Walk, which is its second-largest fundraiser of the year.

Plant Swap for Earth Day

Plant Swap for Earth Day

The Gordon Avenue Library celebrated Earth Day with a plant swap that was open to the community.

Earth Day activities at Clark Elementary

Earth Day activities at Clark Elementary

The nonprofit Managing Love has launched a new initiative called Kids Climate Club to teach children about the environment.

Program aims to restore community economy stunted by razing of Vinegar Hill

Program aims to restore community economy stunted by razing of Vinegar Hill

New Hill is now working with Black entrepreneurs from the ground up to support their financial success and business ventures.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looking to bridge gaps

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looking to bridge gaps

Following the peak of the pandemic Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is looking deeper at how they can help those in need in the Commonwealth. 

Celebrating local heroes

Celebrating local heroes

The Central Virginia Chapter of the American Red Cross recognized some incredible community members for making a difference in the Charlottesville area.

Tom Tom Festival returns for its 11th year

Tom Tom Festival returns for its 11th year

The purpose of the festival is for the community to come together and talk about the future of Charlottesville.