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1 week ago

Persian Cultural Society condemns what it calls Beta Bridge defacement

UVA calls the bridge an open forum for free speech.

1 week ago

County supervisors expected to join Nehemiah Action gathering Tuesday

The group is seeking $10 million in Affordable Housing Investment Fund commitments.

2 weeks ago

Low Barrier Shelter Workgroup to present Holiday Drive vision to City Council

The City Manager tasked the group with following up its initial proposal for a low-barrier shelter with a second, less expensive option for the city council to consider.

2 weeks ago

National Weather Service issues elevated fire risk Monday

Use caution with hot items, and obey local burn laws

2 weeks ago

LaGuardia crash and closure affecting flights to and from CHO

Two killed and dozens injured in crash closing the NYC airport

2 weeks ago

Chief Justice John Roberts to be awarded Jefferson Foundation Medal

PBS television host Henry Louis Gates Jr. and architect Jeanne Gang will also be honored April 14 at the Rotunda by the foundation for their contributions in their fields of law.

2 weeks ago

CHS grad Brandon Shah to be remembered over the weekend in Hampton Roads

Staunton native and CHS grad led ODU's ROTC program after an accomplished military career

2 weeks ago

Pop-up clinic in Fishersville offers free treatment this weekend

The Augusta Expo Center event opens 6 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

2 weeks ago

New Councilor Fleisher leaning toward supporting real estate tax hike

The new City Councilor said she favors a 2-cent tax increase over dipping in the city's surplus.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Police investigate Wed. night Hydraulic Rd. gunfire

ACPD believes shots were fired during altercation

2 weeks ago

Fluvanna Supervisors approve new Tenaska power plant

The Board of Supervisors broke with the county's planning commission and approved the second facility.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle County Supervisors mulling personal property tax raise

The Board voted Wednesday to leave the advertised real estate tax rate the same.

2 weeks ago

Fluvanna supervisors to decide fate of proposed Tenaska power plant

The Planning Commission rejected petitions earlier this year, but Board decisions are binding.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle County’s bag tax is creating significant revenue

The goal is to eliminate shopping bags, but the money the tax is making is no small change.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to hear affordable housing proposals

$5-million available in the Affordable Housing Investment Fund

2 weeks ago

Collective bargaining agreements driving City real-estate tax hike plan

City Manager Sam Sanders says his proposed 2-cent real estate tax increase would fill the FY 27 budget's $2.5 million gap.

2 weeks ago

Power outage forces delayed opening for Louisa County schools

About 1,500 Louisa residents are without power; 1,000 more in Albemarle County

3 weeks ago

ACPS announces principal appointments at Henley Middle, Mountain View Primary

Both have spent more than 20 years with Albemarle County Public Schools.

3 weeks ago

Early storms and clouds could reduce severe impact of storm

Area residents are still urged to be vigilant of strong winds and possible tornadoes.

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