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Pickleball trend growing in Charlottesville
Pickleball trend growing in Charlottesville

Pickleball has picked up among many different age brackets, and for Charlottesville, one local organization has seen an increased interest in it this season.

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.

Albemarle judge denies bond to marcher, says behavior hasn't changed since 2017

Albemarle judge denies bond to marcher, says behavior hasn't changed since 2017

Tyler Bradley Dykes is one of three men so far who have been indicted for burning an object with the intent to intimidate.

57th rededication ceremony of Dogwood Vietnam Memorial

57th rededication ceremony of Dogwood Vietnam Memorial

The Dogwood Vietnam Memorial hosted its 57th rededication ceremony Friday.

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.

Native American Student Union hosts Pow-wow

Native American Student Union hosts Pow-wow

Sharing who they are and where they come from is what the Native American Student Union did on Saturday, showcasing their heritage. 

Montpelier hosts 'We, the Kids Day'

Montpelier hosts 'We, the Kids Day'

Whether you’re a history buff, a student, or a kid at heart, James Madison’s Montpelier 'We, the Kids Day' had something for everyone to learn while having fun.

'Cooking the Books' event at Highland shows how recipes can trace the past

'Cooking the Books' event at Highland shows how recipes can trace the past

The pop-up virtual and on-sight exhibit called 'Cooking the Books' showcases how food history is giving a voice to people who might have gone unnoticed.

Goat cuddling program carries Caromont Farm through pandemic

Goat cuddling program carries Caromont Farm through pandemic

The owner of Caromont Farm in Esmont took the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to give her 'goat snuggle season' program a chance to shine.

UVA student creates app for students to anonymously report incidents on campuses

UVA student creates app for students to anonymously report incidents on campuses

Alexander Halpern said the November shooting on Grounds increased his efforts to implement Safeline.

UVA Children’s, Sentara MJH teaming up to provide more pediatric care

UVA Children’s, Sentara MJH teaming up to provide more pediatric care

Both decided to meet the growing need to expand neurodevelopmental and behavioral health care.

Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary renests two Great Horned owlets

Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary renests two Great Horned owlets

Sometimes baby owls will climb back up into their nests after falling, but these two did not.

Syrian refugee receives a scholarship to UVA

Syrian refugee receives a scholarship to UVA

A Syrian refugee came to the Charlottesville area with the hope and dream of one day going back to her home country and making a difference.

LCHS hosts adaptive curriculum championship basketball game

LCHS hosts adaptive curriculum championship basketball game

Louisa County High School hosted the championship game for the adaptive curriculum basketball program.

Starr Hill Pathway Program explores UVA Nursing School

Starr Hill Pathway Program explores UVA Nursing School

 The Starr Hill Pathway Program allows middle schoolers to be exposed to a variety of potential jobs they could have, and they ventured into the nursing field at the University of Virginia. 

Anna Williamson's climb at UVA 'a source of hope' for many

Anna Williamson's climb at UVA 'a source of hope' for many

The walk up the ladder to claim the final piece of net from Virginia's ACC regular season championship was a full circle moment for Anna Williamson, both as a senior student manager and where life has brought her.

Local students take home top prizes at National History Day Competition

Local students take home top prizes at National History Day Competition

A few William Monroe Middle School students are getting some extra credit in their history classes, after taking home first, second, and third place prizes at this year’s National History Day Competition.

Historic Oak Lawn on the market for the first time since 1847

Historic Oak Lawn on the market for the first time since 1847

A historic property in Charlottesville is looking for a new owner. The historic Oak Lawn estate in Fifeville is on the market for the first time since 1847.

UVA student flying for a cause

UVA student flying for a cause

Flying for a cause is something a UVA student has been doing to help furry friends across the nation.

Charlottesville-based WillowTree acquired for $1.2 billion

Charlottesville-based WillowTree acquired for $1.2 billion

President Tobias Dengel said Charlottesville will remain at the center of what WillowTree does.

Red Cross reminds eligible donors all blood types needed

Red Cross reminds eligible donors all blood types needed

Only 38 percent of Americans are eligible to give blood, and the American Red Cross says only a fraction of those people actually do.

AHS students collect thousands of menstrual products in less than two weeks

AHS students collect thousands of menstrual products in less than two weeks

AHS senior Weining Ding and sophomore Avery Bruen started empowerHER two weeks ago.

ACPD escorts former officer to be laid to rest

ACPD escorts former officer to be laid to rest

The Albemarle County Police Department escorted the body of Greene County Investigator Lonnie Tuthill to Ruckersville on Wednesday morning.

Some CHS students receive laptops

Some CHS students receive laptops

In September, Innovative Software Solutions and WillowTree put on the Drive Fore STEM golf tournament, which raised $200,000.

CBS19 Stockings program boosts Salvation Army's gift giving

CBS19 Stockings program boosts Salvation Army's gift giving

This year's CBS19 Stockings drive collected gifts and necessities for 91 teen boys and 91 teen girls.

Season Treatings at UVA Health

Season Treatings at UVA Health

Brady’s Toy Drive donated toys, and now families and volunteers are able to go shopping for Christmas for their sick children without ever leaving the hospital.