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1 day ago
Badge of humor: Nelson Co. Sheriff connecting with community
Sheriff Mark Embrey said the department has added about 6,000 followers since it infused humor into its social media posts.
1 day ago
City Council to consider spending $4 million for emergency sheltering of homeless
This comes as the city continues to move forward with its plan to clear the Free Bridge homeless encampment on or around Sept. 1 and open the property at 2000 Holiday Dr. as a temporary shelter.
2 days ago
UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research
Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing
3 days ago
Drought conditions have not improved locally
Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known
3 days ago
PVCC course addresses area dental hygienist shortage
Virginia Dental Association finds the state has 6,515 dentists in the workforce compared to 5,372 dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care.
4 days ago
ACPS says Lambs Lane campus won’t be ready for start of school year
Students will attend classes at the Boys & Girls Club on Lambs Lane and eat lunch in Albemarle High School's cafeteria for at least the first three weeks of school.
6 days ago
ODU did not inquire about criminal past of student who shot and killed Charlottesville native Brandon Shah
Report says Shah fought back with "extraordinary heroism" that prevented further shootings.
6 days ago
Residents express health concerns during Tenaska open house
While strict regular monitoring would be implemented at power station, the closest DEQ air monitoring station is at Albemarle High School.
7 days ago
Paint the Town Orange moved to Aug. 28
The event on the eve of the team's home opener against North Carolina State will include a pep rally and spirit walk.
1 week ago
Tenaska holding required info session on Fluvanna power plant proposal
The Nebraska-based company is seeking to build a second power plant in Fluvanna County.
1 week ago
UVA scientist uses $6.5 million grant to improve lymphatic disease diagnoses
A new SALT MRI assuages issue of some suffering undiagnosed for as many as 20 years.
1 week ago
VHHA: self-paying Va. ER visits increased 49% from 2022 to 2025
VHHA noted this is before major Medicaid cuts, which will likely result in more uninsured ER visits in the future.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Schools hold ribbon-cutting for Mountain View Upper Elementary
The new school is ACPS' first in 24 years, and Principal Seth Kennard said students will benefit greatly from the additional space.
2 weeks ago
UVA researchers find new approach to treating a common form of brain cancer
Glioblastoma is the world's common form and deadliest brain cancer, but UVA researchers believe they may have found new way to treat it.
2 weeks ago
RWSA to perform controlled blast near Ragged Mountain on Friday
Crews will conduct the controlled blasting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Foxhaven Farm to break up rock for a water line installation.
2 weeks ago
Update: UVA names suspect in custody after stabbing near UVA dining hall
46-year-old Randall Fisher of Orange has been charged and is being held without bond after being detained by UVA Police early Thursday morning. The victim, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries, was released from the UVA Medical Center later that morning.
2 weeks ago
Skid steer stolen in Augusta Co.
The skid steer disappeared off a Cold Springs Rd. property sometime between July 16-20.
2 weeks ago
AAA disperses tips for driving if caught in severe weather
Morgan Dean with AAA MidAtlantic shared crucial advice for want to do if you're on the road when severe weather hits.
2 weeks ago
Assistant City Manager details future actions at encampment and Holiday Drive
Charlottesville Assistant City Manager Samuel Roman shared the city's plan to clear the encampments at Free Bridge and 0 East High by Sept. 1.
2 weeks ago
UVA to open 2027 season against Arkansas State in Week Zero
The Aug. 28, 2027, game will be the first ever matchup between the two programs.
