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2 weeks ago

NWS: Fire risk elevated in Charlottesville area

The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and dry and breezy conditions prompted the warning.

2 weeks ago

Spanberger joins governors in letter to PJM urging energy affordability and reliability

In the letter, the six governors, along with the D.C. Mayor, urged PJM to make data centers pay fair share for energy use and infrastructure

2 weeks ago

Traffic impacts from Trump visit expected to be minimal

The President's itinerary says he will be traveling from Andrews Air Force Base to CHO, then between CHO and the Trump Winery in Blenheim, all through the air.

2 weeks ago

VT President Tim Sands announces plans to step down

Sands has led Virginia Tech since 2014.

2 weeks ago

Search for Robert Hourihan continues after 15 years

Fluvanna's sheriff's department is asking anyone who might have information to come forward.

2 weeks ago

Augusta Sheriff warning of fake DMV and Fairfax court text messages

QR codes lead to malicious websites.

2 weeks ago

AHS string quartet to rock the house at The Paramount

The four will join Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands in a musical showdown.

2 weeks ago

New charges against Crozet man accused of sexually assaulting children in his care

The counts against Maxwell H. Mandell now total 82.

2 weeks ago

Union groups urge collective bargaining for all University employees

A bill awaiting Gov. Spanberger's signature does not currently include service employees.

2 weeks ago

Mineral man drowns Tuesday in Lake Anna

Andrew Glen Knight died when the kayak he and a boy were in capsized. Neither was wearing a life vest, according to a release from the sheriff's office.

2 weeks ago

Tuition could be going up at UVA

Compensation increases again are the largest cost driver for the university.

2 weeks ago

City Council mulling lowering proposed real estate tax hike by a penny

Using a combination of additional, unexpected revenues and some reserve fund money, the council could lower the burden on tax payers.

2 weeks ago

Ten displaced by a multifamily dwelling fire in Albemarle County

Four total units were affected by the morning fire on Old Brook Road.

2 weeks ago

Tuesday morning fire displaces two in Albemarle County

Two residents and their pets safely escape

2 weeks ago

City authorizes a $3.85 million loan for the 501 Cherry Avenue project

Construction is expected to begin later this year.

2 weeks ago

City Council holds public hearing on proposed real estate tax hike

Council will vote on the budget during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

3 weeks ago

Fluvanna County Sheriff Office land lines are down, including 911

The sheriff's office will notify the public once the lines are restored.

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville looks to downsize its firetrucks

Smaller fire trucks can make things safer for cyclists and walkers, but they carry a hefty price tag.

3 weeks ago

City Council to hear about budget and consider 501 Cherry Ave loan

Second public hearing on the 2027 plan and 2-cent real estate tax hike proposals

3 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Poison Center experiencing increased calls related to kratom

The products are marketed as a healthier option than alcohol.

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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.

2 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.