Charlottesville City

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

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.

6 days ago

Wawa shooting suspect in CPD custody

The suspect in the incident that injured three people on Aug. 6 outside the Wawa on 5th St. in Charlottesville has surrendered to police without incident.

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

City Council unanimously approves $3 million state budget money for Salvation Army Center For Hope

City Manager Sam Sanders said negotiations are ongoing regarding the allocation of the remaining $4 million.

1 week ago

City doing targeted storm debris pickup through Aug. 23 in Greenbrier and Locust Grove

Curbside piles must consist of only storm-related vegetative debris, and no lumber will be picked up by the city.

1 week ago

CPD mourning death of K-9 Blue at his handler’s Greene Co. residence

The K-9 was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive inside a CPD police car Sunday evening, and State Police are now investigating.

1 week ago

City Council appropriating $3 million in state funds to Salvation Army Center of Hope project

State money in the budget with help of Sen. Creigh Deeds includes $7 million total for transitional housing and workforce development services

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

ACPD investigating gun shot victim found near Ivy Rd.

A man Charlottesville Police found near Ivy Rd. suffering from a gunshot wound late Saturday night is believed to have been shot in Albemarle County.

1 week ago

Grand opening Friday for the completed Charlottesville Middle School rebuild

The new school is now fully refurbished and 6th graders joined the student body.

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

CHS, Greenbrier, Jackson-Via would be focus of school sales tax revenue

City leaders want to present voters with a clear plan for how sales tax revenue would be spent ahead of November's referendum.

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

Charlottesville Council, School Board to discuss 1% sales tax referendum

It will be the first meeting between the two bodies since the City Council passed the referendum authorization on July 20.

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

CPD conducts Early St. death investigation

There does not appear to be a threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.

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Charlottesville man crashes vehicle on Ridge St. following VSP pursuit

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