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1 week ago
Greene Co. school bus was not carrying passengers when it was rear-ended
The driver of the SUV was transported to the hospital.
2 weeks ago
Forecasts calling for major snowfall this weekend
Weather models show a significant storm hitting Charlottesville on Saturday.
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews performs as Virginia welcomes Gov. Spanberger
A packed Main Street Station crowd who attended Saturday night's historic Inaugural Ball in Richmond were treated to a performance by Charlottesville's Dave Matthews.
2 weeks ago
Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor
Long-time Charlottesville State Senator Creigh Deeds got a front-row seat, and all of Virginia's living former Governors were in attendance to witness the history of Abigail Spanberger being sworn in as Virginia's 75th Governor, and the first female.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle taking applications for first-ever round of AHIF funding
Albemarle County has opened applications for the Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF), a funding opportunity to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the community.
2 weeks ago
Virginia passes temporary Congressional redistricting
That issue will go before voters in the spring. Three other amendments that passed will appear on November ballots.
2 weeks ago
St. Anne’s-Belfield middle schoolers advance to world robotics competition
St. Anne’s-Belfield School Grade 8 robotics team “Next Level” has advanced to the FIRST LEGO Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, from April 29 to May 2.
2 weeks ago
CPD seizes narcotics, a firearm and cash at the Greenstone on 5th neighborhood
Marcus Laman Turner was arrested without incident.
2 weeks ago
Legislators pushing four constitutional amendments through heading toward Spanberger inauguration
More than 11 years after the first same-sex couples were married in Charlottesville, the General Assembly is poised to make the right for consenting adults to marry one of four new amendments to the state constitution being rocketed both Democratic controlled chambers of the General Assembly.
2 weeks ago
Gov. Youngkin delivers his last State of the Commonwealth
The governor said that the state has more opportunities than ever before.
2 weeks ago
Preliminary DMV report shows approximate 15% decrease in fatal crashes in Virginia
Albemarle County, however, saw eight fatal accidents in 2025 compared to seven in 2024.
2 weeks ago
Pruitt campaign announces ‘Daily Quarters’
In the midst of momentum Tom Perriello has gained entering the 5th District Congressional primary for Democrats, Albemarle Scottsville Supervisor Mike Pruitt officially announced Tuesday a daily effort on social media from his days in the Navy.
2 weeks ago
Spanberger adding local flavor to Dept. of Education
The Governor-elect named Charlottesville City Schools graduate Jenna Conway to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the University of Virginia's Director for State Government Relations Connor Andrews as state Deputy Secretary of Education.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle considering first 6-12 English Language Arts curriculum since 2007
A proposed English Language Arts learning resource for grades 6-12 is now available for public review in advance of potential adoption by the Albemarle County School Board.
3 weeks ago
BRAFB receives 30,000 pounds of frozen meat
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' donation to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank translates to more than 90,000 servings.
3 weeks ago
FluCo Planning Commission to consider proposed power plant
Environmental and rural conservation groups are expected to pack into the Fluvanna County Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night as commissioners decide if the Tenaska Expedition Generation power plant expansion off Branch Road "is substantially in accord with the County's Comprehensive Plan."
3 weeks ago
UVA infectious disease specialist has eye on three viruses in 2026
Dr. Peter Jackson published an article in the online researcher journal The Conversation, highlighting the data and risks behind avian influenza, M-pox and the Oropouche virus.
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville Free Clinic preparing for a 2026 patient surge
The Charlottesville Free Clinic announced Monday it is bracing for a significant increase in patient demand as federal changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and Medicaid funding take effect, resulting in thousands of local residents losing or facing barriers to affordable health coverage.
3 weeks ago
Former UVA legal counsel believes Scott Beardsley could have a short Presidency
"It could be that President Beardsley is only there for a short period of time," said former University of Virginia chief legal counsel Tim Heaphy Friday morning on NewsRadio WINA.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle County sees drop in criminal activity
Police Chief Sean Reeves credits partnerships with the Charlottesville PD, VSP, and UVA PD.
