Albemarle County
1 day ago
JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding
JMU's Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.
2 days ago
Albemarle County supervisors hold second of four budget work sessions
Affordable housing was one of the session's main topics.
5 days ago
As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations
Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session "sine die", Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she's sponsoring in play.
5 days ago
Hoos boost Charlottesville to Top 35 WalletHub’s best cities for college basketball fans
Heading into March Madness, credit and finance protection company WalletHub finds in a survey Charlottesville the 34th best city for college basketball fans in the United States.
6 days ago
University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey
Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year's General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they've passed.
1 week ago
Early voting on April 21 congressional redistricting amendment begins Friday
Albemarle County in-person early voting happens in different room than past
1 week ago
State Supreme Court allows a referendum to move forward
The Democratic-backed redistricting amendment could flip 4 U.S. House seats.
1 week ago
Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting
The majority of speakers asked the board to address affordability, particularly affordable housing.
1 week ago
AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday
Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).
1 week ago
City Manager recommends 2-cent real estate tax hike in $279-million 2027 budget
City Manager Sam Sanders says real estate tax rate increase needed to balance budget priorities
1 week ago
Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere
Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings
2 weeks ago
Area Congressional delegation reacts along party lines to attack on Iran
The area's Congressional delegation split along party lines in regard to President Trump's and Israel's attack on Iran.
2 weeks ago
Winter Weather Advisory issued for 4 p.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday
The forecast is for mixed precipitation that Accuweather predicts will be a coating-to-an-inch accumulation.
2 weeks ago
Del. Laufer touts more school funds in budget, including study of eliminating LCI funding formula
55th District Delegate Amy Laufer (D-Albemarle) said she hopes the Virginia Senate keeps a budget provision of $400-million in flexible funding.
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation
Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.
2 weeks ago
One minor injury in Cardinal Hill Lane fire in Albemarle
An adult was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries in a late Thursday afternoon fire that affected four units in the 3300 block of Cardinal Hill Lane off Old Lynchburg Road.
2 weeks ago
VSP seeking information on an I-64 hit-and-run involving a semi
An SUV lost control when it was cut off by a pickup trying to avoid a pilot vehicle behind a semi with an oversized load.
2 weeks ago
Melanie Lucero to challenge incumbent John McGuire in 5th District GOP primary
Lucero, a former Marine, is a Louisa real estate agent.
2 weeks ago
Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4
The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.
2 weeks ago
Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor
Durrer's appointment is a return to a familiar place.
