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The Shannon Foundation awards its annual grants to local teachers
Albemarle County and Charlottesville teachers landed over $11,000 in grants from the Shannon Foundation.
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Bursting at the Seams: Albemarle County Schools considering building a new high school
Overcrowding is a real issue in Albemarle County high schools and officials are weighing their options.
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ACPD capture serial erratic driver in the city and county
Albemarle Police have a serial hit-and-run suspect in custody after a suspended earlier day police pursuit, then an ultimate crash later where he was caught.
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City Economic Development sets NexGen Skilled Trades Day next month
Calling them "the backbone of every community", Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development has set up a NextGen Skilled Trades Day for next month at PVCC.
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Mitchell Rosner, MD, has been named UVA Health CEO
Rosner's permanent appointment came after more than two dozen UVA Health chairs and leaders asked it be given.
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The Paramount launches the Theater Kids Club
Members get to enjoy free, kid-friendly movies, free popcorn included.
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Albemarle schools’ weapons screening progress report: needs improvement
A week into new weapons screenings at Albemarle's three high schools, the progress report says "needs improvement".
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Botanical Garden of Piedmont raises $10 million in funds
The Botanical Garden of the Piedmont has surpassed $10 million in funds raised for its upcoming botanical garden project.
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AccuWeather revises down upper range of tropical forecast as Cville area remains dry
The Charlottesville area has yet to be touched by tropical cyclone moisture, and a revised AccuWeather tropical season forecast reduces a chance a little bit.
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Former Western Albemarle punter will get his chance to play at UVA Saturday with W&M
Former Western Albemarle punter Carter Boyd grew up going to UVA football games. Saturday, he'll play for W&M against the Cavaliers.
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Amidst rise in political violence, Virginia politicians aren’t hiding
Despite high-profile political violence, including Wednesday's assassination of Charlie Kirk, Virginia political figures say they won't be scared away from getting facetime with voters.
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Charlottesville and Albemarle fire depts. remember 9/11 with the public
The atrium at the Fontaine fire station is open for quiet reflection today, and what they're calling "a solemn tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department will join together in a stair climb event Saturday to honor and remember those who lost their lives".
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Virginia flags join American flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk’s death
Governor Youngkin and Virginia 5th District Representative are commemorating Charlie Kirk.
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Former UVA LB Charles McDaniel gives record football donation
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced Wednesday a $1-million commitment from former First-Team All-ACC linebacker Charles McDaniel, a 1986 grad, and wife, Tricia... UVA Class of '87.
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Rockingham County has reached the end of its proposed book ban list
In the end, 38 books were pulled from the shelves.
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Advocate says tariffs have started to affect Virginia farmers
"The president's tariffs are gambling with farmers' lives."
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Albemarle County has turned to an experienced interim registrar as early voting nears
Albemarle County's new interim registrar Debbie Wilson has been able to proverbially hit the ground running as her office prepares for in-person absentee voting to begin next week.
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Albemarle planners defer large I-64/Rt 29 development decision until December
Evenly divided 3-to-3 on the proposal Riverbend Development submitted, for the southwest corner of the I-64/Route 29 interchange, the Albemarle County Planning Commission agreed Tuesday evening to defer a decision on the proposal until December 16.
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Tourism brought in nearly $1 billion to the area in 2024
With dining leading the way, Albemarle and Charlottesville brought in nearly $1 billion in tourism in 2024.
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Albemarle adds new search options in new GIS parcel viewer
As part of new GIS Viewer system Albemarle County implemented in July following the cyberattack shutdown, the county has added two new parcel filter tools to improve viewer experience.
