Albemarle County
4 days ago
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
A UVA Health psychologist specializing in pain management and opioid stewardship said keeping unwanted or expired drugs around compounds multiple risk factors leading to abuse.
4 days ago
UVA warns of parking policies, traffic issues for Friday night football game
The university is spreading the word about changes to parking policies and warning of an expected uptick in traffic as normal weekday drivers mix with game-day ones.
5 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors received School Board request, haven’t set a meeting
Supervisors Chair Ned Gallaway called scheduling a meeting with the School Board "premature" until the board has the chance to respond to more elements of the supervisor's resolution.
7 days ago
Albemarle supervisors to consider distribution of $7 million in AHIF funds
Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville submitted the top two rated projects, according to county staff.
1 week ago
Albemarle Co Fire Rescue gets $1.03 million SAFER grant to hire six new firefighters
The six will be among 24 new firefighters the county expects to hire for its first of two training classes in 2027.
1 week ago
City Council to consider 0 Court Square auction block signage
The City Historic Resources Commission is recommending more consideration of appropriate commemorations, stating there's no evidence an auction block existed at that particular spot.
1 week ago
VDOT sets design public hearing for Avon St. multimodal improvements
City Council endorsed the plan in August 2025 despite the loss of 33 on-street parking spots.
2 weeks ago
UVA Hospital chief epidemiologist: Local respiratory illness isn’t the flu
Dr. Costi Sifri said vaccination is the best preventative measure and this season's vaccine looks early to be a good match with the strain seen in the bellwether Southern hemisphere.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors call special meeting to discuss school scandals
The division has been roiled over the past six months by arrests and resignations that have put it in legal peril while also damaging public trust and confidence in the school system.
2 weeks ago
VDOT seeks input on Emmet St. and 250 Bypass interchange and corridor reconfiguration
The department recently launched two surveys as it explores potential improvements along Route 29. Both surveys will be accepting comments through Oct. 27.
2 weeks ago
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to open applications Tuesday
The federally funded program, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services, aims to help low-income households with their heating bills.
3 weeks ago
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.
3 weeks ago
Crozet-based Starr Hill announces merger with Richmond-based Hardywood
The breweries will keep operating their own brands and taproom locations.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Co. braces for deer-vs-car crash season
Half of Virginia's 6,526 deer-related collisions in 2025 were Oct. through Dec. resulting in property damage costs 20% more than 2024.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle registrar fixes postage snafu with some mail-in ballots
5,509 Albemarle residents had voted early through all methods as of Friday morning.
4 weeks ago
Monticello High students stage walkout in support of principal
Dr. Beth Costa is one of three principals ACPS described as "out of the building for an extended period of time" for undisclosed reasons.
