Charlottesville, VA news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026

In Charlottesville, VA on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Last original 7-Eleven closes; tractor-trailer crash kills. Also: Charlottesville's last original 7-Eleven, open since 1970, has closed; State Police investigating second fatal tractor-trailer crash in Albemarle County. Weather: Mostly partly cloudy today, 47-69°F with light winds and no rain expected.

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Top stories

Charlottesville's last original 7-Eleven, open since 1970, has closed.The Daily Progress · Oct 28, 7:00 AM
State Police investigating second fatal tractor-trailer crash in Albemarle County.Cville Right Now · Oct 27, 7:43 PM
Early voting in Charlottesville has surpassed initial predictions.WVIR · Oct 26, 5:47 PM

Business & new openings

Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint sold to Florida restaurant group.WVIR · Oct 26, 11:12 AM

Jobs

Charlottesville area gains jobs while Virginia's workforce overall shrinks.WVIR · Oct 26, 5:42 PM

Schools & kids

Charlottesville Middle School students recently launched rocket projects successfully.cbs19news.com · Oct 27, 10:15 PM

Community & volunteering

Two Men and a Truck is collecting donations for Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA.WVIR · Oct 27, 5:35 PM

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