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19 hours ago

DOJ alleges fraud in SPLC’s use of paid informants

A federal indictment alleges the SLPC paid members of hate groups to support them, not to gather covert intelligence on those group's plans and actions.

1 day ago

LCPS teacher Kate Fletcher runs 107 miles to Jamestown in 10th Lion Pride Run

The Louisa County English teacher has raised more than $100,000 for college scholarships for county students.

2 days ago

Albemarle Supervisors approve $727.7 million 2027 budget with no tax rate increases

The budget adds an additional $2 million to AHIF without raising personal property tax.

2 days ago

Albemarle Supervisors to finalize 2027 budget Wednesday

The $724 million budget is 13% higher than 2026's budget, and some are questioning why.

3 days ago

$3 million mistake on agenda prompts City Council to add special meeting

Bond authorization for $7 million listed only for $4.3 million

3 days ago

Billy Strings postpones upcoming shows after JPJ injury

The Grammy-winning musician confirmed he broke his left leg during Saturday's show in Charlottesville.

4 days ago

City Council to decide on moving some CIP money in Monday night meeting

The council is planning to reallocate funds from its Capital Improvement Program Contingency fund toward one-time expenditures.

5 days ago

Did Billy Strings suffer an injury during Saturday’s JPJ show?

Strings' representatives did not release any information Saturday or Sunday morning, and a JPJ spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.

6 days ago

Local economists: Federal spending driving affordability issues locally, nationally

Both conservative and progressive economists agree that federal spending is a major problem and is making the lack of affordability for the average American even worse.

7 days ago

Charlottesville School Board moving forward with officers in schools

A vote to rescind the board's earlier decision failed Thursday night.

1 week ago

Gov. Spanberger cuts ribbon on UVA-student created AgroSpheres biotech company in Albemarle Co.

AgroSpheres is one of Time Magazine's top green tech companies in the world.

1 week ago

Albemarle issues immediate open-air burn ban in light of NWS fire danger warnings

Greene Co. issued a similar ban Wednesday. The NWS has the region under an alert for elevated fire risks.

1 week ago

Girlfriend of accused sexual exploiter of a minor charged with witness tampering

A Honduran woman has been arrested and charged with witness tampering in connection with her boyfriend's sexual exploitation of a minor case.

1 week ago

ACPD investigating two overnight shootings in Four Seasons Drive area

Investigators don't believe the two incidents are related.

1 week ago

In Charlottesville, Spanberger unveils new Virginia tourism plan

The Governor said the city highlights how tourism can be an economic "driver."

1 week ago

King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Virginia at the end of April

The royal couple will be in the U.S. in late April.

1 week ago

Last public hearing on proposed Albemarle taxes and budget Wed. night

Taxes, budget, and AC44 work plans highlights supervisors' Wednesday meeting

1 week ago

Fatal Crimora shooting under investigation

Sheriff's deputies located a deceased man after receiving a 911 call.

1 week ago

Charlottesville Police investigate early Friday morning Downtown Mall sexual assault

A woman walked into CPD headquarters around 4 a.m. and reported she'd been sexually assaulted at knife point.

2 weeks ago

Storm drain art contest winners set

"Stormwater Pollution Prevention: Only Rain Down the Drain" was the contest theme

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Local, state educators urge Spanberger to sign collective bargaining bill

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Protester holding a blue sign that reads "I'M STICKING WITH MY UNION" at a rally, wearing a mask and headband.

The bill creates a public employee relations board, an impartial body that can hear disputes and render binding arbitration decisions.

3 hours ago in Albemarle County, Local, UVA

UVA Health, ACPD to host drug take back events on Saturday

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Both events will be held as part of Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

19 hours ago in Charlottesville City, Local, UVA

DOJ alleges fraud in SPLC’s use of paid informants

A federal indictment alleges the SLPC paid members of hate groups to support them, not to gather covert intelligence on those group's plans and actions.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.