Out of pocket 

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating $665 million in payments to Sentara


Ian Dixon (left), Karl Quist, and Sara Stovall formed Charlottesville for Reasonable Health Insurance after Optima Health Plan, now owned by Sentara, raised premiums to nearly $3,000 a month in 2017. Optima was the only health insurance provider in the area. Photo by Eze Amos.

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Remedial efforts at Oakwood Cemetery, USPS updates, and more

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Explosive growth

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In brief

Remedial efforts at Oakwood Cemetery, USPS updates, and more

Breaking camp

Law enforcement descends on pro-Palestine encampment at University of Virginia

Shortened stay

Quirk Hotel to undergo rebrand following $24M sale

Explosive growth

Crozet group wants permission to launch July 4 fireworks at King Family Vineyards