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4 hours ago

Albemarle County names new Fire Rescue chief

David Puckett, who has 27 years of service at ACFR. starts Thursday.

8 hours ago

New license plate scanning parking garage system raises City Councilor concerns

The new paperless downtown parking garage payment system has raised serious concerns among City Councilors as evidenced by a nearly one-hour discussion at the first meeting of 2026.

10 hours ago

City advises of JPA and Stadium Road closures Jan. through March

The City of Charlottesville has advised about four road closings to come from January through March at Jefferson Park Avenue and Stadium Road.

14 hours ago

UVA RAM seeks volunteers for March Fishersville free clinic

Remote Area Medical, or RAM, is looking for volunteers to provide free medical, dental, and vision care at an upcoming clinic March 21-22 in Fishersville.

1 day ago

Elkton woman charged with first degree murder

The two lived together but were not related.

1 day ago

John F. Harris selected UVA Health System Board public member

The University of Virginia Board of Visitors has approved John F. Harris as a public, non-voting member of the UVA Health System Board.

2 days ago

Juandiego Wade chosen for second term as Charlottesville’s mayor

Natalie Oschrin will be the city's vice mayor.

2 days ago

City School Board experimenting with later meeting time

By starting an hour later, at 6 p.m., the Board hopes to jumpstart community engagement.

2 days ago

Three week Arrowhead Road bridge closure starts Jan. 12

VDOT will close a portion of Arrowhead Road in southern Albemarle County Jan. 12 for bridge superstructure replacement.

2 days ago

Charlottesville Christmas tree pickup starts Jan. 12

The City of Charlottesville will be doing curbside Christmas tree pickup for recycling next week.

4 days ago

Charlottesville man charged with armed robberies at Pantops Shopping Center

Stephen T. Agner, a 64-year-old convicted felon, is being held without bond.

4 days ago

UVA psychologist: Less than one-third make New Year’s resolutions

A UVA psychologist’s informal polling on New Year's resolutions finding 30% of people make them, but she doesn't have data how many of them were successful.

5 days ago

ACPD charges Verona woman in connection with jail drug investigation

Police allege the woman attempted to smuggle drugs into the jail concealed in a medical brace.

5 days ago

BREAKING: Albemarle Police investigate Pantops armed robbery report

Albemarle County Police report a large presence at the Pantops Shopping Center investigating an armed robbery report.

6 days ago

Wind causes landing plane to clip wingtip on tarmac at CHO

No one was injured but the Skywest Canadair flight from Chicago had to abort the attempt and then re-land.

6 days ago

Million dollar VA Lottery New Year’s Raffle winner purchased in Madison

A ticket bought in Madison is one of five $1-million-dollar winners in the New Year's Millionaire Raffle drawing.

1 week ago

Triple A: Plan a ‘get-home’ strategy before heading to a New Year’s Eve party

Some nuance this year to Triple A's annual New Year's Eve call not to drink and drive: Make your plan before you go out.

1 week ago

Spanberger chooses Counsel to Governor and Chief Diversity Officer

Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger named two key appointees in her upcoming Administration, one of whom will be Counsel to the Governor and the other named Chief Diversity Officer and Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

1 week ago

Albemarle, Greene, Cville GO TEC gets $1-million state grant

Albemarle County Public Schools was named by Governor Youngkin's office the recipient of a share of $6.2-million worth of state Growth and Opportunity Virginia (or GO Virginia) grants.

1 week ago

Flock CEO includes Charlottesville, Staunton in email blaming activists for cities dropping the company’s services

Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis said Flock Safety's CEO sent an "unprofessional" email blaming activists for multiple departments' decisions to end their relationships with the company.

Latest News

4 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Surrounding Counties

Albemarle County names new Fire Rescue chief

David Puckett, who has 27 years of service at ACFR. starts Thursday.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ dominates SAG’s Actor Awards with 7 nominations

"One Battle After Another" dominated nominations to the Actor Awards on Wednesday, with Paul Thomas Anderson's ragtag revolutionary saga landing a record seven nods in the annual SAG-AFTRA honors.

5 hours ago in Entertainment

Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

The high-profile private attorney for Nick Reiner was granted a request to be removed from his case Wednesday, but later told reporters that according to California law his client is not guilty of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

8 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local

New license plate scanning parking garage system raises City Councilor concerns

The new paperless downtown parking garage payment system has raised serious concerns among City Councilors as evidenced by a nearly one-hour discussion at the first meeting of 2026.

10 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

City advises of JPA and Stadium Road closures Jan. through March

The City of Charlottesville has advised about four road closings to come from January through March at Jefferson Park Avenue and Stadium Road.