Beat the heat: Albemarle County opens cooling centers Tuesday, Wednesday
Albemarle County is opening two cooling centers on Tuesday and Wednesday to give residents without access to air conditioning relief from the extreme heat.
Albemarle County is opening two cooling centers on Tuesday and Wednesday to give residents without access to air conditioning relief from the extreme heat.
With a prolonged period of high temperatures and increasing humidity expected to push heat indices above 100 degrees through Sunday afternoon, the City of Charlottesville is reminding residents who need relief of cooling center locations.
Cat’s Cradle has extended the deadline for donations to this year’s Beat the Heat to April 6, 2024, with only $6,000 left to reach $50,000.
Kitten season is right around the corner so Cat’s Cradle is preparing for this year’s Beat the Heat fundraiser.
Cat’s Cradle is hosting “Beat the Heat” through April 1 to help prevent unwanted litters of kittens in the area.

Jerry Ratcliffe attended Virginia’s first August football practice on Wednesday. Jerry reports on the big questions about the offensive line, the emphasis on the run game, the defense.
Central Virginia and Central Shenandoah Valley are in the midst of a run of days with temperatures forecast to be in the low- to mid-90s.

Slathering on sunscreen isn’t only for a day at the beach; it’s just as essential on the farm and at other outdoor work settings.

As temperatures sizzle this summer, take heat-related precautions to stay safe and healthy.

It may seem that warmer weather is still out of reach, but now is the time to “beat the heat” by spaying your cat in advance of her heat cycle and preventing unwanted litters before “kitten season” arrives this spring – a time when shelters traditionally see large numbers of unwanted litters being born. To…