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2 weeks ago

McGuire Congressional office unable to find Lucero constituent inquiries

Louisa real estate broker Melanie Lucero said she entered the Congressional race for the 5th District to primary fellow Republican John McGuire, in large part, because she said McGuire was not responsive to his constituents.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation

Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.

2 weeks ago

One minor injury in Cardinal Hill Lane fire in Albemarle

An adult was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries in a late Thursday afternoon fire that affected four units in the 3300 block of Cardinal Hill Lane off Old Lynchburg Road.

2 weeks ago

VDOT seeks input on Route 522 study from Unionville to the Culpeper line

VDOT is looking for public input on safety and traffic improvements along Route 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) between Route 20 in Unionville through Orange County until the Culpeper County line.

2 weeks ago

VSP seeking information on an I-64 hit-and-run involving a semi

An SUV lost control when it was cut off by a pickup trying to avoid a pilot vehicle behind a semi with an oversized load.

2 weeks ago

Quentin Lamar Burgess will serve 35 years for 2023 murder of his aunt

Carolyn Grooms died from severe head injuries.

2 weeks ago

Melanie Lucero to challenge incumbent John McGuire in 5th District GOP primary

Lucero, a former Marine, is a Louisa real estate agent.

2 weeks ago

Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4

The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.

2 weeks ago

Tony Bennett hired by Lakers as NBA draft advisor

The former Cavaliers head coach will advise Lakers' President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in his new role.

2 weeks ago

Fluvanna Planning Commission rejects Tenaska power plant request

The commission approved amending the county ordinance to allow taller smokestacks, but went on to deny Tenaska's request to have them.

3 weeks ago

Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor

Durrer's appointment is a return to a familiar place.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle County Executive to propose 2027 budget on top of more assessment increases

After seeing real estate assessments rise an average of nearly 6.2%, Albemarle County residents await the new budget County Executive Jeff Richardson will present at noon Wednesday to the Board of Supervisors in Room 241 of the County Administration Building.

3 weeks ago

Two men in custody on charges tied to fatal Staunton shooting

One had an outstanding warrant for an unrelated drug charge in Fluvanna County .

3 weeks ago

UVA and Sentara in Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare

Both of the areas hospitals show up in a list of best hospitals, healthcare companies, and health systems in which to work.

3 weeks ago

Cville Invasive Plant Partnership observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Eleven area agencies comprising Cville's Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) have organized events through this week which is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.

3 weeks ago

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi coming to UVA’s Rotunda

Pelosi, 85, has been in the House of Representatives since 1987 and served two terms as the Speaker. She announced she will not seek re-election and will retire in January 2027. 

3 weeks ago

Closings and delays for Mon., Feb. 23

Winter weather closings and delays

3 weeks ago

CHS students display art inspired by UVA School of Medicine experiences

Charlottesville High School students are displaying creative and colorful art at CreatorHub downtown, inspired by leading-edge research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.

3 weeks ago

CPD and CCS begin hiring process for SROs

Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School will both have a school resource officer come August.

3 weeks ago

Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats

The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.

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