Dolly Parton Legacy and Local Stir | Charlottesville News

Charlottesville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through her music and her Imagination Library, which gifted millions of books to kids worldwide. Meanwhile, removing invasive plants may be helping fight spotted lanternflies, a surprising environmental win. Locally, tensions rise as residents push for Acuff’s removal amid an investigation involving Swiney. A woman was arrested at MHS on firearm charges, and a UVA football player faces animal cruelty accusations — reminders of accountability. And the Supreme Court’s latest election order? It’s not yet active, but some fear it could spark chaos down the road…