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Charlottesville car shoppers are some of the most environmentally motivated in the nation according to a Cars.com list. More>>

UVA BOV Approves Tuition Rates for 2014-15

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The University of Virginia Board of Visitors on Wednesday approved undergraduate tuition rates for the 2014-15 academic year. More>>

Charlottesville Dogwood Festival Parade to Disrupt CAT Service

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In light of the Charlottesville Dogwood Festival Parade, several CAT routes will experience delays and detours on April 26. More>>

5 Charged after Madison County Drug Bust

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Five people are facing drug charges after the Madison Sheriff’s Office and the Blue Ridge Narcotics/Gang Task Force executed a search warrant at a home in the county. More>>

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Fishburne Military School Prepares for Army JROTC Championships
Fishburne Military School Prepares for Army JROTC Championships
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:18 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:18:11 GMT
Fishburne Military School's Raiders team is training hard with the hopes of being the best of the best in the Army JROTC Championships.Full Story
Fishburne Military School's Raiders team is training hard with the hopes of being the best of the best in the Army JROTC Championships. Full Story
Long-Time Charlottesville Volunteer Passes Away
Long-Time Charlottesville Volunteer Passes Away
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:05 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:05:33 GMT
Mary Elizabeth Reese died over the weekend, after giving much of her life to others.Full Story
Mary Elizabeth Reese died over the weekend, after giving much of her life to others.Full Story
Race Series Brings Mountain Biking into Spotlight
Race Series Brings Mountain Biking into Spotlight
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 1:02 PM EDT2014-04-23 17:02:54 GMT
The Virginia High School Mountain Bike Race Series hosted an event for some of the top junior riders Tuesday night.Full Story
The Virginia High School Mountain Bike Race Series hosted an event for some of the top junior riders Tuesday night. Full Story
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Virginia
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Virginia
The Virginia Department of Forestry has issued a fire weather watch for the entire state.Full Story
The Virginia Department of Forestry has issued a fire weather watch for the entire state.Full Story
VA to Promote US 60 Stretch as I-64 Alternate
VA to Promote US 60 Stretch as I-64 Alternate
Updated: Wednesday, April 23 2014 9:58 AM EDT2014-04-23 13:58:03 GMT
Virginia transportation officials want Interstate 64 travelers to know that there is a less-congested route between Richmond and Hampton Roads.Full Story
Virginia transportation officials want Interstate 64 travelers to know that there is a less-congested route between Richmond and Hampton Roads.Full Story
‘Project Breathe’ to Protect Animals from Smoke Inhalation
‘Project Breathe’ to Protect Animals from Smoke Inhalation
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 10:15 PM EDT2014-04-23 02:15:35 GMT
The Vet Tech Club at Blue Ridge Community College, with the help of the Invisible Fence brand, is giving pet oxygen masks to 10 Augusta fire departments.Full Story
The Vet Tech Club at Blue Ridge Community College, with the help of the Invisible Fence brand, is giving pet oxygen masks to 10 Augusta fire departments. Full Story
Inmate Arrested in Staunton after Escaping Work Release
Inmate Arrested in Staunton after Escaping Work Release
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 9:27 PM EDT2014-04-23 01:27:01 GMT
Joanie White, an inmate at Middle River Regional Jail who escaped during a work release, has been taken into custody.Full Story
Joanie White, an inmate at Middle River Regional Jail who escaped during a work release, has been taken into custody.
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Expo Held at UVA for Earth Day, Week
Expo Held at UVA for Earth Day, Week
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 8:32 PM EDT2014-04-23 00:32:55 GMT
Tuesday is Earth Day and the University of Virginia marked the occasion with a big expo held at Newcomb Hall.Full Story
Tuesday is Earth Day and the University of Virginia marked the occasion with a big expo held at Newcomb Hall.Full Story
Judge Approves Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit against Former Culpeper Officer
Judge Approves Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit against Former Culpeper Officer
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 7:06 PM EDT2014-04-22 23:06:30 GMT
A judge approved the $300,000 settlement in the wrongful death suit against former Culpeper Police Officer Daniel Harmon-Wright.Full Story
A judge approved the $300,000 settlement in the wrongful death suit against former Culpeper Police Officer Daniel Harmon-Wright.Full Story
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#1 UVa Baseball Beats VCU 5-4 in 10 Innings
#1 UVa Baseball Beats VCU 5-4 in 10 Innings
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:59 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:59:48 GMT
Brandon Downes hit a home run to lead off the 10th inning, and the #1 Virginia baseball team beat VCU 5-4 Tuesday night at The Diamond in Richmond.Full Story
Brandon Downes hit a home run to lead off the 10th inning, and the #1 Virginia baseball team beat VCU 5-4 Tuesday night at The Diamond in Richmond.Full Story
JMU Softball Sweeps Virginia at The Park
JMU Softball Sweeps Virginia at The Park
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:49 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:49:37 GMT
The James Madison softball team won both games of a doubleheader against Virginia Tuesday at The Park.Full Story
The James Madison softball team won both games of a doubleheader against Virginia Tuesday at The Park.Full Story
Tuesday's High School Scores & Highlights
Tuesday's High School Scores & Highlights
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 11:12 PM EDT2014-04-23 03:12:26 GMT
The St. Anne's Belfield baseball team beat Trinity 17-0 to improve to 10-6 on the season.Full Story
The St. Anne's Belfield baseball team beat Trinity 17-0 to improve to 10-6 on the season.Full Story
UVa Men's Basketball ACC Opponents Announced for Next Two Seasons
UVa Men's Basketball ACC Opponents Announced for Next Two Seasons
Updated: Tuesday, April 22 2014 12:26 PM EDT2014-04-22 16:26:51 GMT
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In 2014-15, the Cavaliers will play Virginia Tech, Louisville, Wake Forest and NC State two times each. Virginia will host Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, NC State, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest at John Paul Jones Arena.

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In 2014-15, the Cavaliers will play Virginia Tech, Louisville, Wake Forest and NC State two times each. Virginia will host Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, NC State, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest at John Paul Jones Arena.
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Monday High School Scores & Highlights - 4/21/14
Monday High School Scores & Highlights - 4/21/14
Updated: Monday, April 21 2014 11:02 PM EDT2014-04-22 03:02:27 GMT
High school scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Monday, April 21st.Full Story
High school scores and highlights from across Central Virginia on Monday, April 21st.Full Story
13th Annual Boyd Tinsley Clay Court Classic Tennis Tournament Gets Underway
13th Annual Boyd Tinsley Clay Court Classic Tennis Tournament Gets Underway
Updated: Apr 20, 2014 11:03 PM2014-04-21 22:05:20 GMT
The 13th annual Boyd Tinsley Clay Court Classic is underway at the Boar's Head Sports Club, and some of the top women's tennis players on the USTA Pro Circuit tour will be in Charlottesville this week.Full Story
The 13th annual Boyd Tinsley Clay Court Classic is underway at the Boar's Head Sports Club, and some of the top women's tennis players on the USTA Pro Circuit tour will be in Charlottesville this week.Full Story
#1 Cavaliers Can't Complete Sweep; Fall 4-2 Against UNC
#1 Cavaliers Can't Complete Sweep; Fall 4-2 Against UNC
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 11:51 PM EDT2014-04-21 03:51:02 GMT
The #1 Virginia baseball team was unable to complete the sweep against North Carolina, as the Cavaliers lost 4-2 in the series finale at Davenport Field.Full Story
The #1 Virginia baseball team was unable to complete the sweep against North Carolina, as the Cavaliers lost 4-2 in the series finale at Davenport Field.Full Story
Strauss Beats Rocco For Spiders' Starting QB Position
Strauss Beats Rocco For Spiders' Starting QB Position
Updated: Sunday, April 20 2014 10:53 PM EDT2014-04-21 02:53:05 GMT
Michael Strauss was named the starting quarterback at Richmond following spring practice, beating out fellow former UVa quarterback Michael Rocco.Full Story
Michael Strauss was named the starting quarterback at Richmond following spring practice, beating out fellow former UVa quarterback Michael Rocco.Full Story
#9 UVa Men's Lacrosse beats Bellarmine 12-8 on Senior Day
#9 UVa Men's Lacrosse beats Bellarmine 12-8 on Senior Day
Updated: Saturday, April 19 2014 7:22 PM EDT2014-04-19 23:22:36 GMT
The #9 Virginia men's lacrosse team beat Bellarmine 12-8 in the Cavaliers' regular season finale Saturday at Klockner Stadium.Full Story
The #9 Virginia men's lacrosse team beat Bellarmine 12-8 in the Cavaliers' regular season finale Saturday at Klockner Stadium.Full Story
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