UVA Football Player Arrested on Rape, Abduction Charges
22-year-old Jahmal Edrine charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction
VDOT Shifts Focus to Repairs After Snow and Ice Cleanup
Crozet Babysitter Faces Child Pornography Charges
Weather
Charlottesville Food Pantries Reopen After Snow Storm Closures
Loaves and Fishes Pantry and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank work to restock and resume services following record-breaking distribution ahead of winter weather.

VDOT Crews Continue Efforts to Clear Roads Amid Persistent Freezing Temperatures
Crews focus on secondary roads and neighborhoods, but warn of icy conditions persisting on many routes
Firefighters Battle Freezing Temps to Keep Water Flowing
Quick response time and water circulation are critical during winter emergencies.
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Crime
Theft of John Deere Skid Steer Reported in Charlottesville
Police investigating disappearance of $20,000-$60,000 construction equipment from mall area

Two Juveniles Arrested in Prospect Ave. Shooting of 17-Year-Old
Charges include aggravated malicious wounding and maliciously shooting into an occupied dwelling.
Albemarle County Police Department Mourns Loss of K-9 Bella
Nine-year-old bloodhound veteran of the K-9 unit helped locate over 20 missing or endangered individuals
Lifestyle
Albemarle Supervisors Consider Rezoning for Habitat Duplex
Habitat for Humanity seeks to build affordable housing units just outside Crozet

Woman, 48, Opens Up About Her Facelift Journey
Embracing a surgical refresh to restore self-confidence
Charlottesville Considers Honorary Street Name for Late Mel's Cafe Owner
City Council to discuss honoring Mel Walker, whose impact extended beyond his cafe.
Politics
Charlottesville Allocates $469,000 to Homeless Services
City Council unanimously approves funding to address gaps in local homeless programs.

Charlottesville City Council Considers ICE Resolution and Other Agenda Items
Council to discuss solar power options, Kindlewood project costs, and honorary street designation.
Black History Centennial Marks Angst Over Anti-DEI Climate
Activists, academics, and organizations work to expand access to Black history education amid political backlash.
Health
UVA researchers help identify TB as major cause of sepsis
A first-of-its-kind study found tuberculosis is a leading cause of sepsis in HIV patients in Africa

Magnesium Supplement Improves Sleep Quality
A personal account of how adding magnesium to the bedtime routine led to better sleep.
Virginia Senate Advances Prescription Drug Affordability Board Legislation
The bill aims to lower drug costs and improve healthcare affordability in the state.