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How do our local school systems rank in the 2026 School Performance report?
The governor’s office has released the findings from the 2026 School Performance and Support Framework, giving us a snapshot of the performance and progress of the more than 1,800 elementary, middle and high schools across the Commonwealth from the 2025-2026 school year.
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Albemarle County school leaders indicted in child abuse reporting law case
An Albemarle County grand jury has indicted three current or former administrators with Albemarle County Public Schools for failure to comply with Virginia’s mandatory child-abuse reporting law.
Former Albemarle County Schools employee indicted on nine new sexual battery charges
Albemarle County Police have obtained nine additional aggravated sexual battery charges against a former social and emotional learning coach at two county elementary schools.
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DontBeStupidUVA.com envisions a fresh look for the Ivy Corridor
DontBeStupidUVA.com was a summertime project to contemplate what might have been designs for the Ivy Corridor, which for some reason was designed around the Emmett-Ivy Parking Garage that went up in 2003.
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Staunton Library terrace project completed; grand opening set for Friday
The Friends of the Staunton Library will celebrate the completion of renovations to the library’s terrace area with a ceremony on Friday morning.
Citizens group wants to get local law enforcement to quit using mobile ALPRs
A citizens group is trying to build momentum toward getting the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office to remove the Axon automatic license plate readers currently in use in ACSO vehicles.
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UVA Basketball: Odom, ‘Hoos look to build on success in Year 1, finish unfinished business
Thirty wins, great, but the 2025-2026 UVA Basketball season didn’t end the way anybody wanted it to, with a second-round loss in the NCAA Tournament.
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UVA Football: How much did we pay for those two guarantee games?
Forbes reported that Florida State paid out $1.4 million to New Mexico State for the programs’ Week 0 game, and that Ohio State paid $1.9 million (!) to Ball State for their game in Week 1.
ACC Football: The select panel announces Players of the Week for Week 5
Somehow, some way, the mysterious select panel responsible for honoring the ACC Football Players of the Week only saw fit to put two guys from Florida State on the main line.
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Local Democrats announce plans for Oct. 14 Rallies for Healthcare to highlight Big Ugly Bill
Local Democrats will be taking to the streets next week to bring attention to the disastrous impact of the Big Ugly Bill that our local congressman, Ben Cline, helped pass and get signed into law last year.
Beth Macy campaign announces town halls in Clifton Forge, Daleville
The Beth Macy congressional campaign announced on Wednesday that it has added town halls in Clifton Forge and Daleville to its upcoming schedule of events.
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