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Wednesday, February 16, 202202/16/2022

Track Your Family History, Affordably! | CRN

Genealogist Brendan Wolfe shares tips on sleuthing a family history, and explains how his company, Black Sheep Genealogy, is making…

Tuesday, February 15, 202202/15/2022

State of the Community with Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Elizabeth Cromwell | CRN

Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Elizabeth Cromwell previews this week’s State of the Community event and the…

Tuesday, February 15, 202202/15/2022

State Bill Creates First Virginia Center for Firearm Violence and Prevention | CRN

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Virginia State Director Lori Haas talks about SB487, a bill that passed the Virginia Senate…

Tuesday, February 15, 202202/15/2022

Headlines Explained: Ukraine and Russia | CRN

Stephen Mull, vice provost for global affairs at UVA and former diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Poland and…

Monday, February 14, 202202/14/2022

This Week in City Government with Sean Tubbs | CRN

Sean Tubbs, creators of the Charlottesville Community Engagement newsletter, talks about the hottest topics in housing this week.

Monday, February 14, 202202/14/2022

It’s Bird Month and other Wildlife Rehab Stories | CRN

Alex Wehrung with the Wildlife Center of Virginia shares amazing stories of rehabilitation and discuses bird-themed events this month.

Friday, February 11, 202202/11/2022

Delegate Bell Explains His Bill Rolling Back FOIA Law | CRN

Del. Rob Bell (R-58th) explains his bill which would roll back a new FOIA law that grants greater access to…

Friday, February 11, 202202/11/2022

Top 5 Soundbites of the Week

WINA’s Dori Zook presents the top five soundbites of the week including fights over masks and the resignation of a…

Friday, February 11, 202202/11/2022

New Eats in Town with Simon Davidson | CRN

Charlottesville29.com founder Simon Davidson dishes on Marigold restaurant at Keswick Hall and a brand new grilled cheese spot.

Thursday, February 10, 202202/10/2022

The Most Dangerous Decisions Drivers Make | CRN

Albemarle County Police Lt. Randy Jamerson describes crash investigation and reconstruction. He recalls several cases that illustrate some of the…

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Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Morrissey calls off concert in Spain after local festivities deprived him of sleep

British rock star Morrissey won't perform a concert in Valencia after festivities in the Spanish city kept him from getting a proper night's rest, the former frontman of The Smiths said Thursday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

2 days ago in National

Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices

An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?

At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.