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When record snowfall trapped elderly and disabled residents in Charlottesville, the city partnered with United Way to connect neighbors willing to shovel with those who couldn't do it themselves. Now hundreds of volunteers are signing up to make sure everyone can safely leave their homes.
After a dangerous winter storm left sidewalks dangerously icy, Charlottesville launched a volunteer network connecting neighbors who need help with those ready to shovel. The United Way and city officials are coordinating the community effort to keep everyone safe. ##
Charlottesville just secured $60,000 to help community members launch careers as early childhood educators. The city is one of only 14 across the Southeast chosen for a national economic growth program.
A new volunteer network in Charlottesville is helping elderly and disabled residents clear dangerous snow from their sidewalks, bringing neighbors together during a record-breaking winter storm. The program needs more volunteers to match the overwhelming response from community members eager to help.
When icy sidewalks left seniors and people with disabilities stuck at home, Charlottesville launched a hotline connecting neighbors who need help with volunteers ready to shovel. One phone call is all it takes to get assistance clearing your walkway.
When Team USA defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup knockout round, soccer fans packed Charlottesville restaurants, bars and theaters to celebrate. The victory turned a typically quiet summer Wednesday into one of the busiest nights of the year for local businesses.
In Charlottesville, Virginia, two families hammered walls and installed siding on the houses they'll soon own, working alongside professional builders transforming their neighborhood. The Southwood project shows how affordable housing can keep families in place while building generational wealth.
After beating cancer twice, Jennifer turned a 20-year dream into reality by opening a restaurant, arcade, and chocolate shop in Charlottesville. Her LGBTQ+ friendly businesses stand as a testament to resilience and community building.
College football scores a win for tradition as Virginia and NC State move their 2025 matchup from Brazil back to Charlottesville. The decision keeps students and local fans at the heart of the game.
A groundbreaking partnership between the University of Virginia and Charlottesville schools is teaching every seventh grader to build animatronic animals using microcontrollers and sensors. The Innovation Hub is already being recognized as a leading STEM education model in Virginia.
A pickleball tournament in Charlottesville just turned weekend fun into a $25,000 gift for adults learning to read and write. The Blue Ridge Mountains Rotary Club brought together players and sponsors to support neighbors building better futures.
Charlottesville Middle School's Innovation Hub is revolutionizing hands-on learning by reaching all 500+ students, not just a lucky few. It's the only lab school in Virginia designed for universal access.
The University of Virginia men's tennis team clinched their seventh national championship in a thrilling comeback victory, with the deciding match resting on the shoulders of their top-ranked player. The win marks the program's third title in just six years and brought the entire Charlottesville community together in celebration.
A high school senior who created a support club for students with divorced parents just won a $50,000 leadership scholarship. Nori Carter's "the Splits" helps classmates navigate family changes, and it will continue after she graduates.
University of Virginia Health is using immunotherapy to treat head and neck cancers by training the body's own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Patients avoid harsh chemotherapy side effects while still getting effective treatment.
Notre Dame lacrosse player Josh Yago, a Space Force second lieutenant and Air Force graduate, delivered a powerful Memorial Day tribute by saluting during the national anthem before the NCAA championship game. His moment of respect went viral with hundreds of thousands of views.
The University of Virginia men's golf team clinched their second consecutive ACC Championship with a commanding 3-1 victory over Stanford in match play competition. Three Cavaliers delivered individual wins to seal the title for the nation's second-ranked team.
Thousands gathered in Ghana to celebrate the Aboakyer Festival, a centuries-old tradition honoring the journey of the Effutu people from ancient Sudan to their present home. The colorful durbar featured traditional ceremonies, cultural displays, and a powerful theme of preserving heritage for future prosperity.
Olympic gold medalist and UVA alumna Kate Douglass just shattered the world record in the 50-meter freestyle with a blazing 23.59-second finish. Even better? Fellow Virginia swimmers joined her on an all-Cavalier podium.
The Virginia Tech Hokies softball team punched their ticket to the ACC Championship game with a dominant 5-0 victory over Duke, marking their first title game appearance in 14 years. Four different players hit home runs as the Hokies held Duke scoreless for the first time all season.
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