Albemarle County

3 hours ago

Woman arrested for attempting to enter Monticello High with a firearm

48-year old Bridget L. Counts of Madison Heights admitted she had firearm in her purse when a School Resource Officer approached her.

5 hours ago

Charlottesville man crashes vehicle on Ridge St. following VSP pursuit

25-year-old Wesley Gibson has since been charged with driving under the influence, eluding, and possession of a concealed weapon.

1 day ago

Mobile home fire kills one in Dyke

ACFR is investigating the fatal Sunday night fire on Simmons Gap Rd.

1 day ago

Retiring Albemarle Police Chief Sean Reeves wants internal promotion to replace him

In an exclusive interview, the 25-year ACPD veteran reflected on his career and what's next for the department.

1 day ago

Fewer Atlantic basin hurricanes forecasted

AccuWeather predicts 3-5 storms will impact the U.S., and 1-2 storms will become major hurricanes.

3 days ago

UVA Health leads nation in treatment of rare vascular condition in elite athletes

The medical team has treated over 100 patients for Iliac artery endofibrosis, a condition most often found in elite athletes.

5 days ago

Albemarle Supervisors recognize retiring police chief

Col. Sean Reeves is retiring on Oct. 1 after 25 years working in the ACPD.

6 days ago

Albemarle Supervisors to consider Attain on 5th issues

The board will consider an application for an affordable housing tax rebate from the developer of the Attain on 5th apartment complex during its meeting Wednesday.

6 days ago

Nonprofit Cville BioHub working to develop local talent for area’s biotech industry

Its data shows one-in-three area Bachelor of Science grads leaving within a decade, and Cville BioHub fosters connections to keep them here.

1 week ago

National Weather Service: 90 mph winds through region Friday

Albemarle County residents are being asked to report damage to the county as it works to assess the impact of the storm.

1 week ago

UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center reports nationwide increase in liver injuries from medication

Researchers are concerned about youth suicide attempts and older person pain relief overdoses.

2 weeks ago

RSWA free e-waste disposal registration begins with 488 spots

Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Scottsville households are invited to register to dispose of products with environmentally unfriendly components

2 weeks ago

Area schools set to open Wednesday

New school buildings are opening in both the city and county.

2 weeks ago

Severe storms bring down trees, cause power outages around region

Tens of thousands without power in central Virginia and the Valley

2 weeks ago

Families making mental and physical preparations on the weekend before school starts

UVA Health child psychologist said anxiety is normal for children before school starts

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Co. Police Chief to retire in October

Deputy Chief Camille Stewart will continue as acting chief until Aug. 14, when Deputy Chief of Operations Randy Jamerson assumes the role.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger announces intervention in Dominion Energy-NextEra merger

Spanberger is expected to push for certain assurances from Dominion as it goes before the State Corporation Commission for approval of the deal.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to workshop affordable housing, community development

Supervisors will contemplate the Housing Albemarle policy as well as the selection of the first AC44 Activity Center.

3 weeks ago

UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research

Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing

3 weeks ago

Drought conditions have not improved locally

Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known

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