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2 weeks ago

RSWA free e-waste disposal registration begins with 488 spots

Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Scottsville households are invited to register to dispose of products with environmentally unfriendly components

2 weeks ago

Area schools set to open Wednesday

New school buildings are opening in both the city and county.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville Council, School Board to discuss 1% sales tax referendum

It will be the first meeting between the two bodies since the City Council passed the referendum authorization on July 20.

2 weeks ago

Severe storms bring down trees, cause power outages around region

Tens of thousands without power in central Virginia and the Valley

2 weeks ago

CPD conducts Early St. death investigation

There does not appear to be a threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.

2 weeks ago

Cville Police arrest suspect in Monday morning Downtown Mall assault

The suspect is accused of hitting a victim in the head with a rock.

2 weeks ago

Families making mental and physical preparations on the weekend before school starts

UVA Health child psychologist said anxiety is normal for children before school starts

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Co. Police Chief to retire in October

Deputy Chief Camille Stewart will continue as acting chief until Aug. 14, when Deputy Chief of Operations Randy Jamerson assumes the role.

3 weeks ago

For City Manager, emergency shelter progress an ’emotional’ issue

Sam Sanders and his staff have found it possible to open emergency shelter at Holiday Drive while continuing construction, despite Sanders' previously believing it to be impossible.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger announces intervention in Dominion Energy-NextEra merger

Spanberger is expected to push for certain assurances from Dominion as it goes before the State Corporation Commission for approval of the deal.

3 weeks ago

CPD seeks convicted felon in connection with 5th St. Station shooting

20-year-old Nysoun Gardner has been identified as the suspect in Thursday morning's shooting, which left three people injured.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to workshop affordable housing, community development

Supervisors will contemplate the Housing Albemarle policy as well as the selection of the first AC44 Activity Center.

3 weeks ago

City Council approves up to $4 million to open low-barrier shelter

The city will contract with outside agencies to run the facility at 2000 Holiday Dr.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

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