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Va. Postal Official Sentenced for Taking Bribes

A former U.S. Postal Service official has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for accepting at least $40,000 in bribes to help a Maryland company receive $6 million in contracts.

Charlottesville Restaurant Wins National Award

Feast! in Charlottesville has won a 2013 Outstanding Retailer Award from Specialty Food Magazine.

The 5th Annual 5k Fun Run Honors Sydney Aichs

This is the 5th annual 5k run honoring a student who lost her life in 2008.

Members of Look3 Set Up For The Festival Of The Photo

Look3 sets up for their annual tree exhibit, all a part of this year's Festival of the Photo.

Va. Jobless Rate Falls to 5.2 Percent in April

The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.

UVa Student Fondled Near the Corner

Charlottesville Police say a University of Virginia student was fondled late Thursday night near The Corner.

Va. Launching Adoption Campaign

Gov. McDonnell is launching a campaign to match more than 1,000 children in foster care with 1,000 adoptive parents.

UVa Final Exercises to Bring Extra Traffic to Charlottesville

UVa officials are expecting a larger than normal turnout for Final Exercises this year.

Va. Community College Rates to Rise 4.4 Percent

The State Board for Community Colleges voted Thursday to increase in-state tuition and mandatory fees rate by 4.4 percent for Virginia community colleges.

Snacking on Cicadas: Is It Safe for Pets?

Cicadas are covering yards across central Virginia. A local veterinarian shares what pet owners need to know to keep their dogs and cats safe.

City Council Candidates Attend Forum

Five candidates seeking the Democratic nominations for Charlottesville City Council came together at a forum hosted by the Daily Progress. Candidates answered questions about the Belmont Bridge, the city's role in job creation, and their own priorities if they were to be on council.

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Awards $55,000 to Area Non-Profits

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation awarded grants to help underserved kids get access to education. At their annual Future Fund Awards, the CACF gave Jefferson Area CHiP and Club Yancey awards totaling $55,000.

Cost of the Criminal Justice System Puts Poor in Perpetual Cycle

Court costs can become steep and out-of-hand very quickly, especially for those who don’t have much money to begin with. Many people are finding themselves in a constant spiral of having to pay – without the ability to pay, and lawyers are trying to correct the issue.

Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Chapman Begins Re-Election Campaign

Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Chapman officially kicked off his re-election campaign today. Chapman has been in office for the past 20 years and will be running against former Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Deaton

Southern Living Showcase Home Opens Near Charlottesville

The first Southern Living Showcase Home built in Virginia opens the weekend of May 18. The home is in Ragged Mountain Farm just south of Charlottesville, tickets are $12 and proceeds benefit the Alex's Lemonade Stand charity.

Auction to Sell Several Local Civil War Artifacts

Two Civil War artifacts with some local ties will be auctioned off on Saturday, May 18, at a Quinn and Farmer Auctions event in Charlottesville. A revolver used by a Mosby Ranger from Scottsville and a traveling case that was used by Virginia Senator James Murray Mason.