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10 minutes ago in Albemarle County, Crime, Education
Accused child sex offender Michael Swiney freed on bond
Swiney, who was initially denied the $50,000 secure bond in August, was granted it after the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled Judge Cheryl Higgins had to explain her reasoning or release him.
2 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Politics, Surrounding Counties
Some 5th District farmers pledge support to Tom Perriello
Citing rising fuel costs, rural healthcare cuts and the impact of tariffs and the trade conflict with Canada, a group of farmers in the region are throwing their support behind the Democratic nominee in the 5th District.
6 hours ago in Business, Education, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Shop Simply
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11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education
Emotions run high as school board meets following ACPS arrests
The Albemarle County meeting was well-attended by members of the community, including Del. Katrina Callsen, as the division still grapples with the past week's events.
11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local
Two weeks after emergency closure, still no timeframe on Proffit Rd. bridge repair
VDOT Resident Engineer Greg Cooley told Albemarle Supervisors being in a railroad right-of-way complicates the project.
11 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Food Scene, Local
Crozet-based Starr Hill announces merger with Richmond-based Hardywood
The breweries will keep operating their own brands and taproom locations.
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31 minutes ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
