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3 weeks ago
Sen. Tim Kaine and Rep. Don Beyer among lawmakers introducing a bill to protect America’s national trails
If passed, the Appalachian Trail Centennial Act would use a public/private partnership expand and protect national trails across the United States.
3 weeks ago
2025 Albemarle Buildout Analysis shows sufficient capacity in development areas
While some are calling for Albemarle County to at least slightly expand its development zones, data in a 2025 Buildout Analysis report delivered Wednesday to the Board of Supervisors finds sufficient capacity in the current zones for residential and non-residential land use over the next 2o years.
3 weeks ago
Highest topping point of new Mountain View Upper Elementary construction celebrated
Some 200 students, teachers, staff, and dignitaries turned out Thursday afternoon for the Topping Out ceremony at the under-construction Mountain View Upper Elementary School as it heads for an opening next fall.
3 weeks ago
Hot pursuit: How do Albemarle and Charlottesville police handle high-speed chases?
Police must consider the risks to the public and themselves when engaging in high-speed pursuits of violators in vehicles.
3 weeks ago
Student struck waiting at County bus stop
A student was struck and injured by a car while waiting for a school bus in Esmont on Thursday morning.
3 weeks ago
RWSA blast to close Fontaine Ave at noon
The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority is alerting the public to a big boom at lunchtime Thursday in the Fontaine Avenue area that will close the road for a little over five minutes.
3 weeks ago
Sen. Mark Warner blocked from a scheduled meeting by right-wing activist Laura Loomer
Warner, former chair and now vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, calls it a "new low."
3 weeks ago
Rare medical books discovered saved from 1895 Rotunda fire on display
Just in time to celebrate the UVA School of Medicine's Claude Moore Library's 50th anniversary, a medical school archivist has discovered rare medical books thought to have been lost in the 1895 Rotunda fire.
3 weeks ago
City Council tables an ordinance on camping and storage on city property
Charlottesville City Council decided to table an ordinance aimed at curtailing homeless occupations of public spaces.
3 weeks ago
VDOT seeking input for improvements on Zachary Taylor Highway.
The improvements will run between Unionville and Culpeper.
3 weeks ago
Teen arrested for role in high-speed Labor Day chase
The arrest ended with the help of a K9, but not before the suspect brandished a firearm.
3 weeks ago
Man has been charged with sexual assault involving a juvenile
The alleged victim was 13-17 years old.
3 weeks ago
Sen. Warner meets with people who receive care at a rural hospital that could face closure
Warner meets with administrators and community members at Southampton Medical Center.
3 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank raises awareness for Hunger Action Month
Over 170,000 people per month visited the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in the past fiscal year, a 16% rise over the previous year.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: One suspect in city gunfire incident apprehended
The suspects fled on foot near Scottsville road after being pursued from downtown Charlottesville.
4 weeks ago
Albemarle County high schools begin weapon screenings
Albemarle County high schools will begin screening students and staff for weapons this week.
4 weeks ago
Former Commonwealth Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to speak against ranked choice voting
“Ranked Choice Voting” is used in some Virginia primaries, including Charlottesville's,
4 weeks ago
Crozet Square and Oak Street improvements past the halfway point
Albemarle County reports construction in downtown Crozet is moving steadily toward completion as the Crozet Square and Oak Street Improvements Project moves past halfway through near the completion of Stage Three.
