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Computers are not customer service
A letter to The Daily Progress argues that some companies use technology to make customer service less accessible rather than easier. The writer says automated systems can distance businesses from customers and help…
Holding out hope for John McGuire
In a letter to The Daily Progress, Taygra Webb says she hopes Rep. John McGuire will use his next two years in office to engage genuinely with all constituents, including those who did not vote for him. Webb writes that…
No. 6 Virginia makes easy work of Bucknell
No. 6 Virginia remained unbeaten with a 95-61 win over Bucknell on Tuesday night in Charlottesville. Chance Mallory led the Cavaliers with 16 points and six assists, while Thijs De Ridder added 15 points, eight rebounds…
No. 6 Virginia basketball starts fast and blasts Bucknell
No. 6 Virginia opened quickly and routed visiting Bucknell in a college basketball game Tuesday at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville. Four Cavaliers scored in double figures as Virginia kept the mid-major…
Film screening highlights climate solutions for the future
Charlottesville’s Community Climate Collaborative is hosting a screening of the documentary “2040” on Wednesday, followed by a panel discussion on practical climate solutions. The film explores approaches including…
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Charlottesville area homes are taking longer to sell, CAAR report finds
Homes in the Charlottesville area are taking longer to sell as buyers gain more options and face affordability pressures, according to the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors’ third-quarter report. The median…
“This is worse than I thought it was,”: Virginia lawmakers, nursing homes confront staffing crisis
A report presented to Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care found that 79 nursing homes would need more staff to meet a proposed state standard for 2029. Virginia ranks 42nd among states and territories for overall…
Children’s book teaches Holocaust history through kindness at Tall Oaks Elementary
Author Jennifer Elvgren visited fourth graders at Tall Oaks Elementary in Charlottesville to discuss her children’s book, “The Whispering Town,” which introduces young readers to the Holocaust through a story of…
Police oversight board begins reviewing complaint investigations
Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Oversight Board is beginning to review completed investigations into complaints against city police. The board was initially intended to conduct independent investigations, but legal…
Fire damages garage in Albemarle County
A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in Albemarle County, causing damage to a detached garage located near the Les Yeux du Monde art gallery. According to reports from The Daily Progress, emergency crews responded to the…
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PVCC is awarded $2.9M grant from Department of Labor
Piedmont Virginia Community College has received a $2.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Strengthening Institutions Program. The funding will support the college’s “Pathways to Momentum” initiative…
UVA football still has season goals on the table as Cal visits Scott Stadium
Virginia football hosts California at Scott Stadium on Saturday as the Cavaliers look to salvage goals for the season after three consecutive losses. Coach Tony Elliott said the team can still pursue a state…
How to watch Bucknell vs. Virginia men's basketball: Time, TV, streaming
The Bucknell Bison face the Virginia Cavaliers in an upcoming men's college basketball matchup. Fans can catch the action through various television and streaming platforms. This guide provides the essential details…
Greene, Orange and Madison voters reject 1-cent sales tax for school work
Voters in Greene, Orange and Madison counties rejected a proposed sales tax of up to one cent to help pay for school construction. The measure was on the ballot on Election Day, and a majority voted against it. The…
Jaunt opens contest for new bus wraps to local artists
Jaunt, the regional transit service based in Charlottesville, has opened a contest inviting local artists to design wraps for three buses. Entries for its Moving Stories Community Bus Wrap Contest are due by December 4…
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Know Virginia basketball's foe: Bucknell Bison
Virginia’s No. 6 men’s basketball team returns home Tuesday night to host Bucknell after a statement win over No. 12 Arkansas in Washington, D.C. The Daily Progress offers a preview of the Bison, with quick facts and…
Albemarle supervisors laud new agritourism business near Foxfield as future of farming
Albemarle County supervisors unanimously approved a special-use permit last week for a farm near the Foxfield racetrack, west of Charlottesville, to operate as an education and event venue. The hearing also raised…
Charlottesville neighbors: Obituaries for November 10
The Daily Progress published its Nov. 10 obituary roundup, including notices for Mabel Collier Baker, 98, of Kensington, Maryland; Michael Friedman, 73, of Stanardsville, Virginia; and Sally Lee Woods Tripp, 58, of…
“It truly takes a village”: Town hall addresses youth violence after Halloween shooting
Charlottesville police and community members met Monday at a town hall hosted by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia to discuss youth safety after Halloween gunfire at Tonsler Park. Police Chief Michael Kochis…
'Tis the season to watch out for scammers
As holiday shopping picks up, scammers are also stepping up efforts to target consumers, CBS19 News reports. Shoppers are urged to be cautious when responding to unexpected messages, clicking links or sharing payment…
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No. 6 Virginia staying relentless as busy stretch brings visit from Bucknell
No. 6 Virginia hosts Bucknell on Tuesday as it looks to extend a dominant start to the season. The Cavaliers are 3-0, with 41 steals and 71 points scored off turnovers across their first three games. They beat No. 12…
Recycling centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County now accepting No. 5 plastics
Recycling centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, managed by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority, now accept No. 5 plastics, including yogurt cups and margarine containers. Officials state this change aims to…
Charlottesville man found guilty of 2023 Albemarle murder
A jury found Charlottesville resident Torius Price guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of Joshua Jones at an Albemarle County apartment complex. Jurors also returned two other guilty verdicts, according to…
UVa basketball star De Ridder earns ACC honor
Virginia forward Thijs De Ridder has been named an ACC co-Player of the Week following his standout performance in the Cavaliers' recent victory over Arkansas in Washington, D.C. Despite facing early foul trouble during…
Most central Virginia counties voted down a local sales tax for new school construction
Voters rejected a proposed 1% sales tax for school construction in 32 of the 47 Virginia communities where it appeared on the midterm ballot. Charlottesville was among the exceptions, approving the measure with more…
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'Can I Talk to you Cville' wants to hear from Charlottesville's young people
Charlottesville students in grades 6–12 can attend a free youth-led event on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Boys & Girls Club on Cherry Avenue. “Can I Talk to You Cville” will bring young people together for discussions on…
Nearly 1 in 3 Charlottesville-area families don’t earn enough to cover basics
A new Orange Dot report finds that nearly one in three families in Charlottesville and surrounding counties—more than 22,000 working households—cannot afford basic needs such as groceries, housing and child care. The…
CASPCA takes in 22 dogs after breeder surrender
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is caring for 22 dogs after helping with the surrender of more than 200 animals from a commercial breeder. The dogs received vaccinations and veterinary care before being distributed…
Virginia-based másLabor joins four others to form alliance for ethical seasonal worker recruiting
Virginia-based másLabor has joined four other organizations and companies to form the Trusted Recruiter Alliance, which aims to improve ethical recruitment of seasonal guest workers. The alliance has set nine…