Local News from Cville Right Now
4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Business, Charlottesville City, Food Scene, Surrounding Counties
Kroger contemplating future of Barracks Rd. store
The company alerted staff that the lease is ending in 2028, which led some of the 79 workers at the location to assume the store would be closing.
7 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local, Politics
Albemarle Supervisors pass sales tax referendum, AHIF fund appropriation for county employees
The board passed a proposal to assist county employees with housing costs, and voted to add a sales tax referendum to the Nov. 3 ballot.
8 hours ago in Charlottesville City
City hopes to open emergency shelter at Holiday Drive by Sept. 1
City Councilor Michael Payne said, allowing the Free Bridge encampment to grow the way it has, was a "failure of City Council and city government."
22 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Crime
CPD makes arrest in encampment rape case
Charlottesville Police arrested 48-year-old Michael Shaft Brewington in connection with last Thursday’s sexual assault at the Free Bridge encampment.
1 day ago in Charlottesville City, Crime
CPD responds to reports of gunshots on First St. early Wednesday morning
No injuries were reported. CPD closed the street down briefly.
1 day ago in Albemarle County, Local, Surrounding Counties
Albemarle Board of Supervisors considers sales tax, AHIF funds for County employees
There will be public hearings on a zoning code update and a proposed VDOT construction project on Rio Road, and the board is considering resolutions on use of Affordable Housing Funds to help county employees procure housing easier and calling for a referendum on a 1% sales and use tax.
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2 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...
