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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Neighborhood tensions come to a boil as developers bring a revised plan for the third phase of the Dairy Market project back to the public. What matters more: Building new housing or preserving historically Black neighborhoods? Read about it c-ville.com/developers-a... 📸: @tristanwilliams
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Scare us. But make it quick. Our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest is back—you don’t need many words to terrify, unsettle, or totally creep us out. Enter if you dare, by October 9: bit.ly/horrorstories2026.
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Nathan Alderman @nathanalderman.com · 28/09/2026
At @cvilleweekly.bsky.social, we've got an update to our Sept. 16 story about the Greene County Sheriff's Office's failure to report dozens of traffic stops from its June 23 ICE raids, as the law requires. That data's up now. 1 in 4 drivers Greene stopped in June were Latino.
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Greene sheriff adds 40 missing calls to traffic stop data - C-VILLE Weekly
Updated September 28, 2026: Amid a civil rights investigation by the Virginia Attorney General’s office into its traffic stop practices, newly updated data from the Greene County Sheriff’s Office show...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
In an exclusive exit interview, Allison Spillman reviews her controversial career on the Albemarle County School Board -- and the deluge of hatred and threats that drove her resignation. Should elected officials expect online abuse as just another part of their jobs? Read about it at the #LinkinBio
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Remember your first kiss? Harrisonburg’s Dogwood Tales’ new record opines on youthful romantic memories in fast food restaurants and high school football stadiums. Read about it at c-ville.com/dogwood-tale...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
LIVE from the meeting with 10th and Page and Stony Point Development Group: A planned presentation about revived efforts for Dairy Market Phase III has shifted into a community meeting discussing how SPDG, and developers more broadly, have historically wronged the community. #charlottesville
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Scare us. But make it quick. Our Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest is back—you don’t need many words to terrify, unsettle, or totally creep us out. Enter if you dare, by October 9: bit.ly/horrorstories2026.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It's our birthday! Thirty-seven years of delivering you news, arts, and culture stories that keep you informed, curious, and paying attention. Help us celebrate with a $37 gift to support our work. Donate at us.commitchange.com/va/charlotte.... Here’s to 37—and to what comes next.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
LOW TICKET ALERT! The Rainbow Kitten Surprise show at @tingpavilion on September 22 is nearly sold out. But don't worry—C-VILLE is giving away two pairs of tickets! Like this post and tell us your favorite @rksbandofficial song in the comments. We'll DM the winner on Monday.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
C-VILLE, did you know... we are the oldest locally owned paper in Charlottesville still in print? The C-VILLE Review first published on September 19, 1989. Thirty-seven years later (this week!), we're still free, independently owned, and committed to delivering news, arts, foods, and culture.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Shell game: They once walked with dinosaurs; now they’re in decline. Meet the turtles who call Virginia home, and see how you can help them survive and thrive. Read about it at c-ville.com/everything-w...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
What can Dark Star Orchestra percussionist Rob Koritz tell us about Bob Weir? Find out at c-ville.com/dark-star-or... 📸: Bob Minkin Photography
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The next Foxfield races might get awkwarrrrrrrd. The group that operates the annual horse race is suing the property’s owners. Read about it at: c-ville.com/group-that-r... 📸: Eze Amos
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
From teenaged actress to Yale professor and Vulture’s theater critic, local Sara Holdren now comes full circle, returning to Charlottesville’s Live Arts to direct a new production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle. Read about it at c-ville.com/sara-holdren... 📸: Tristan Williams
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
What’s with the gridlock at Second Street Gallery? Teeny Tiny Trifecta 9 snuggles over 600 small-scale works onto the walls of the contemporary art space. Read about it at c-ville.com/september-ex... 📸: Eze Amos
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
C-VILLE, did you know... our office is no longer on the Downtown Mall (despite the sign at 308 E. Main St.!)? After the post-COVID economy reshaped our business, we found a space that better fits where we are today. We're still downtown, just a few blocks off the Mall.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
We’re digging through the archives and getting excited to add another party to the books on Saturday. No invite? No problem. Bestival is for everybody. Join us August 29 at Third Street SE for a free community block party celebrating the best part of Best of C-VILLE: Charlottesville itself.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We're counting down the hours—Best of C-VILLE winners are announced tomorrow (!). Then, on Saturday, join us for Bestival, a free community block party to celebrate what you say are the best things in the area. Join us on Third Street SE from 10am-2pm on August 29. #bestofcville #bestival2026
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
C-VILLE, did you know... Best of C-VILLE used to also include the Worst of C-VILLE? The magazine—which these days only highlights what makes Charlottesville great—is on stands August 26! Keep an eye out and see how many new winners you recognize. #bestofcville2026
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Virginia’s been home to a data center boom—but not in our area. As public opinion mounts against new computing warehouses, we take a look at why they’re scarce in Charlottesville. Read about it at c-ville.com/a-look-at-da...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Charlottesville author Alix E. Harrow, whose latest fantasy novel is up for a prestigious Hugo Award, discusses how fairy tales’ stories of change and transformation stay relevant for our entire lives. Read about it at c-ville.com/author-alix-... 📸: Tristan Williams
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
How do you describe timbre? Leah Reid says there’s no simple explanation. Read about it at c-ville.com/uva-professo...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Today is National Nonprofit Day! Charlottesville’s nonprofits do a lot of heavy lifting. Get to know their missions, learn what they’re working on, and find a cause (or two!) to support. Read the full section at issuu.com/cvilleweekly....
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
How well do you know the Downtown Mall? Ready your eaglest eyes and dive into our annual scavenger hunt for fabulous prizes and big-time bragging rights. Find out how at c-ville.com/this-week-we...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Who will take home Oscar gold this weekend? Violet Crown Cinema staff has opinions. Read about it at c-ville.com/the-trio-tha...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
On stands today: On the hunt: Look up. Look down. Look all around downtown! Enter our scavenger hunt at the #linkinbio.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Belly-up: In the wake of his restaurants’ sudden shutdown, we dig into the fascinating story of entrepreneur Stefan Friedman. Read about it at c-ville.com/the-strange-... 📸: @tristanwilliams
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Fresh start: With three years of planning and community input, a new era dawns for Westhaven public housing. Read about it at c-ville.com/city-council...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
What do defunct campaigns do with all those lonely donor dollars? We dig into election law to find out. Text STOP to end. Read about it at c-ville.com/what-candida...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Cash clash: The county’s proposed budget is in—and the schools, faced with an unexpected funding shift, are surprised. Read about it at c-ville.com/albemarle-co...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Independent tunesmith Joe Pug shares advice from peers through his long-running podcast. He performs at the Southern Cafe & Music Hall on 2/28. Read more at c-ville.com/joe-pug-hone...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Creeping chill: What will we do if ICE comes to Charlottesville? We asked local government, agencies, and activists how they’re preparing (or not). Read about it at c-ville.com/how-local-go...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
David Vaughn Straughn plays August Wilson (pictured) in the one-man show, "How I Learned What I Learned" on February 20 at Live Arts. Read more at c-ville.com/david-vaughn...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Empty plates: After his restaurant empire went belly-up, what does Stefan Friedman have to say to the staff who lost their jobs? Read more online: c-ville.com/local-restau....
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
In her debut novel, She Made Herself a Monster, Anna Kovatcheva posits that what haunts us, guides our beliefs, and our choices. Read it at c-ville.com/anna-kovatch...
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
A band, a writer, a story, a song, a cat: Local author Bruce Holsinger and Americana supergroup The Golden Hours exchange inspiration at a podcast recording to benefit C-VILLE. Which author and band would you pair up? Read it at the #linkinbio. 📸: @tristanwilliams
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Fill in the ______: With crucial positions vacant, when will UVA fill the _____ spaces on its school and hospital org charts? How would you change how UVA runs things? Read it at the #linkinbio. 📸: Dan Addison
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Game of throws: Local disc golfers battle the elements to raise money for food banks in annual winter contest. What’s the worst weather in which you’ve played sports? Read it at the #linkinbio. 📸: Eze Amos
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Death doula Darnell Lamont Walker explains why people of all ages need stories to better understand their lives. Read it at the #linkinbio.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Fresh injection: In the race to make antiviral vaccines faster and cheaper, UVA Health researchers enlist … bacteria? What disease would you like to see new vaccines against? Read it at the #linkinbio.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Jazz funk outfit Lettuce gets better with time, and wine, bottling a vino collab for new album Cook. Catch them at the Jefferson Theater on 2/3.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Taller dollars, neighbors holler: With both tax revenue and community friction increasing, West Main Street’s future remains up in the air. What would you change in that part of town? Read it at the #linkinbio. 📷: @tristanwilliams
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Surprising lessons: To improve outcomes at city schools, says local nonprofit City of Promise, we should invest directly in students and their communities. How would you close achievement gaps? Read it at the #linkinbio. 📸: Eze Amos
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
A new luchador-labeled tequila from UVA alum Chad Walldorf and comedian Danny McBride is winning over local mixologists. What’s your favorite tequila-inclusive drink? (No one say “margaritas.”) Read it at the #linkinbio.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
No crying over split milk: Pre-storm shopping left shelves bare at Trader Joe’s Friday as a significant snow event looms. 📸: @tristanwilliams.bsky.social
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Board room: Five Youngkin-appointed members of UVA’s Board of Visitors, including the rector and vice rector, resign as Gov. Spanberger takes office. How would you change the Board’s composition or rules? Read it at the #linkinbio.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
From world class red wine to piled-high Reubens, the new year brings us enticing new indulgences.
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Fewer people are hunting in Virginia—but more of them are women, and the venison they’re harvesting is helping to fill food pantries and feed the hungry. Die, my deer
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Caramont Farm founder Gail Hobbs-Page brings new cheesemaking ideas home from Italy. Read more: c-ville.com/cheesemaker-....
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C-VILLE Weekly @cvilleweekly.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
A nightmare for the Virginia Dream Act: Outgoing AG Jason Miyares, son of an immigrant, agrees with the DOJ that Virginia must deny in-state college tuition to immigrant students. Read more: www.c-ville.com/virginia-att....
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