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3 weeks ago
City employing ambassadors to improve the Downtown Mall experience
Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development said the program will begin in February as uniformed ambassadors serve as "friendly guides, caretakers and problem-solvers to help keep the downtown area safer, cleaner, and more welcoming."
3 weeks ago
Scott Beardsley named 10th President of UVA
Amidst dozens of protesters, UVA's Board of Visitors officially named the Darden School Dean as the University’s next President.
3 weeks ago
Report: BOV could name next UVA president Friday
The Washington Post is reporting that Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley will be the choice to succeed Jim Ryan.
3 weeks ago
Firearm larcenies contributing to youth violence in Charlottesville
Stolen firearms continue to be a factor in local gun violence, especially among local youth.
3 weeks ago
Glenn Youngkin pushes an affordable housing initiative as his term winds down
Governor Youngkin announces an affordable housing initiative in the final days of his administration.
3 weeks ago
Augusta County deputy shot, suspect killed Wednesday night
The deputy was shot during an altercation with a suspect after trying to serve an arrest warrant outside of Staunton.
3 weeks ago
CPD has charged suspect in September South 1st Street shooting
The high-speed chase that followed led to two shelter-in-place orders.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle County releases details of June cybersecurity breach
Personal data and health information from a wide range of people who had done business with the county was compromised.
3 weeks ago
City leaf collection resumed through Feb. 13
After interruption by recent snowy weather, the City of Charlottesville is resuming curbside leaf collections on a revised schedule.
3 weeks ago
Statue of civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns dedicated in National Statuary Hall
The statue replaces the statue of Robert E. Led, which was removed in 2020.
3 weeks ago
Sens. Kaine, Warner and Rep. Scott behind act supporting Black Lung Benefits Program for miners
Studies show more than 20% of experienced miners in Central Appalachia are getting sicker faster.
3 weeks ago
UPDATED: Charlottesville Middle School on 2-hour delay Wednesday
Charlottesville Middle School is on a 2-hour Wednesday morning delay because of a lack of heat in the building.
3 weeks ago
Louisa Co. Sheriff’s Office, and the region, mourn loss of most senior K-9
The Louisa County Sheriff's Office is mourning, and condolences are being sent from all over Central Virginia, after the death over the weekend of the sheriff's office's most senior K9, Ally,
3 weeks ago
City Council approves Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction urging expedited construction time
Charlottesville City Council endorsed the $12.6-million Dairy Road Bridge reconstruction project on Monday night, but not before giving staff marching orders to negotiate an incentive to shorten the construction time projected at this time as 12-to-14 months.
3 weeks ago
City ends Flock pilot program over federal data base concerns
The city had paused using the video license plate reading system in October. Now, it announced it won't be resuming using it.
3 weeks ago
Dave Matthews Band’s Bama Works Fund announces new round of grants
Grants totaling $740,000 will address housing and food insecurity, arts education, clean air and other priorities.
3 weeks ago
What will Virginia’s Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin do next? He’s not ready to tell
Youngkin says his focus is Virginia.
3 weeks ago
UVA extends admissions offers to the first 1,225 Class of 2030 applicants
The University of Virginia has made admissions offers to its first 1225 prospective students for the Class of 2030.
4 weeks ago
Stuart Circle house struck by gunfire
Charlottesville Police are investigating shots fired early Monday morning on Stuart Circle that hit a house.
