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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
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
Permitted construction work to affect Ivy Rd. traffic through 3 p.m.
City Public Works is advising permitted activity will occur within the westbound lanes of Ivy Road west of Copeley Road between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. today that could cause traffic tie-ups.
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
CPD responds to shots fired call Wednesday night
A vehicle and a residence near Locust Grove were struck by gunfire on Wednesday night.
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
Kochis, Pinkston react to heckling during city council meeting
City police chief Michael Kochis said his officers need an ordinance to be able to respond to citizens' complaints about homeless people in places like the Downtown Mall and the Rivanna Trail. But critics Tuesday vocally disagreed.
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
City Council considers Wertenbaker house no demolition appeal
Charlottesville City Council Monday night considers an appeal of a Board of Architectural Review's unanimous denial of a property owner to demolish the oldest house in the Wertland Historic District.
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.
3 weeks ago
City Council to consider public encampment ban
Charlottesville City Council tonight considers an ordinance banning camping in public rights-of-way without written permission from the City Manager.
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
UVA Health advises concussion awareness as school sports seasons rev up
With high school and college sports, especially football, going into full swing, the UVA Health Sports Concussion Service team emphasizes the importance of recognizing symptoms of concussion.
4 weeks ago
Three robbery and abduction suspects arrested
Among the charges are carjacking, robbery and abduction by force.
