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2 weeks ago
City Manager building homeless services team within Dept. of Human Services
The City of Charlottesville is working toward using Holiday Drive first as a short-term temporary shelter, and later a wrap-around full services facility to help unhoused.
2 weeks ago
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority starts lithium battery disposal site at Ivy
The new site allows for consumers get rid of lithium batteries which could be a potential fire hazard.
2 weeks ago
Courtney Kraus Saunders promoted to Tall Oaks Elementary Principal
Saunders joined Charlottesville City Schools in 2021 and has been an Assistant Principal at Tall Oaks Elementary for a year-and-a-half.
2 weeks ago
Gov. Spanberger reappoints four to UVA Board of Visitors
A Youngkin appointee in among the four reappointments ahead of their terms expiring on June 30.
3 weeks ago
UVA extends softball coach Hardin’s contract through 2029
The Cavaliers are coming off a third straight NCAA appearance and first 40-win season since 2002
3 weeks ago
CPD seeks suspect in shots fired Thursday morning at 12th NW and Rosser
49-year old Kenyatta Rashad Anthony is currently sought on three charges
3 weeks ago
Five-day rainfall did not dent Charlottesville area drought monitor
Some areas saw a little relief, but no long-term relief in sight
3 weeks ago
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic
Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors to hear transportation priorities and discuss county schools
5th Street/(-64 interchange gets top listing among 169 priority transportation projects
3 weeks ago
City Council considering pausing the city carbon offset program with BP
Councilors expressed concerns over how BP spends the money raised through the program.
3 weeks ago
City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed
City Councilor Lloyd Snook said that the encampment is presenting a danger to those who are residing there.
3 weeks ago
UVA Health neurologist studying Medicare coverage impacts on stroke patients
The research will examine whether patient outcomes are tied to what Medicare coverage they have.
3 weeks ago
CPD investigating Cherry Ave. shooting Sunday
An adult male suffered two gunshot wounds.
3 weeks ago
City Council to consider raising water and wastewater rates
The average household would see a monthly $7 water bill increase, while paying over $4 more for wastewater service.
4 weeks ago
All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season
Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.
4 weeks ago
Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal
Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond
4 weeks ago
Police officers chosen for Charlottesville High School, Middle School
Officers Arron Arreguin and Tyree Kirby will begin their assignments for the 2026-27 academic year.
4 weeks ago
Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions
Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought
4 weeks ago
Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise
Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.
4 weeks ago
CHS Urban Farming makes first lettuce delivery to the school cafeteria
Urban Farming students learn much more than planting and growing plants
