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Students paraded flags of other countries, danced an Indian dance taught by UVa students, learned about African beats, and looked at presentations prepared by classmates on other nations -- complete with food from other countries.

Piedmont Council for the Arts and Albemarle County Schools sponsored the celebration and kickoff of "Youth Art Month."

The Glasgow musician is a fairly regular visitor to the Ouseburn venue and he covers a range of styles, from alt.country and rockabilly to his powerful interpretations of pre-War delta blues.

Nic and Sara Clark of Ivy will open Ivy Schoolhouse Preschool in April in the former location of Dr. Marketa Leisure's Crozet Children's Health Center on Three Notch'd Road.

Monticello is the former home of the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson.

Four segments of the Berlin Wall will arrive on Grounds next Monday. The panels feature two murals titled "Kings of Freedom," made by graffiti artist Dennis Kaun.

Charlottesville City Council heard the results of a student housing survey conducted in 2013 on Wednesday night.

At the time of their arrests in May 2013, the group - which sold primarily to University students - had distributed 25,000 IDs with profits of upwards of $2.5 million.

Filmmakers from throughout Virginia and internationally can submit feature films, documentaries, short films, animation and experimental works in the annual contest.

John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2006 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011.

Driving past the Preston Avenue Shell gas station in Charlottesville, you would never dream that there is anything special to eat inside.

With nearly 200 gang members in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, law enforcement is working hard to curb their illegal activity - that includes inside the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail.

Albemarle County police are expanding recruitment efforts to find new officers to join the force.

While Chinese Corner gives students the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture, international students also learn about American culture and society by interacting with American students.

A Louisa County mother faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in the "Benadryl death" of her 6-month-old son.

For years same-sex couples have marched to the court house seeking the ability to be legally married.

People who support gay marriage paid a visit to circuit courthouses Wednesday to raise awareness about an issue that's caused controversy worldwide.

In January, the Salvation Army of Charlottesville was presented with a unique opportunity from an anonymous donor - raise $50,000 for the programs and services of the local chapter of the Salvation Army and receive a match of $50,000.

The Charlottesville Albemarle Convention & Visitors Bureau is inviting visitors and locals to nominate individuals working in the local tourism industry, for their commitment and excellence.

A New Jersey man, and the fourth member of a Charlottesville-based fake identification ring, pled guilty Wednesday morning in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Charlottesville.