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1 week ago

With early voting set for Friday, National Voter Registration Day encourages preparedness

With early voting starting Friday, the League of Women Voters of the Charlottesville Area is urging eligible voters to register or check their registration on Tuesday's National Voter Registration Day.

1 week ago

City manager on efforts to solve homeless issues: ‘It will take all of us’

On the heels of public comment two weeks ago when City Council floated an ordinance about handling encampments on public rights-of-way, City Manager Sam Sanders provided a detailed progress report on efforts over the last two years attempting to improve the situation of unhoused in the city, and noted a number of properties and options they're looking at to provide the needed services.

2 weeks ago

Search continues for Charlottesville hunters missing in Colorado wilderness

A pair of hunters from Charlottesville have been missing since Thursday evening.

2 weeks ago

ACPD investigating a Saturday home break-in; suspects still at large

The suspects cut power to the home before entering but fled when they came upon the homeowner and their dog inside the house.

2 weeks ago

Congressional Black Caucus asks for investigation of threats against three Black colleges, including Hampton University and Virginia State University

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Congressional Black Caucus is asking the U.S. Department of Justice and the FBI…

2 weeks ago

CPD seeks help in finding a mail thief

Packages were open with at least one taken out of an apartment complex mail room.

2 weeks ago

Local water organizations host annual Imagine a Day without Water art contest

There will be $200 cash prizes awarded in different age categories and top photography entry.

2 weeks ago

UVA Health finds noncompliant car seats leading into Child Passenger Safety Month

Heading into this National Child Passenger Safety Month and Child Passenger Safety Week September 21-though-27, UVA Health found at least six non-compliant child safety seats during its screenings at are inpatient and outpatient centers.

2 weeks ago

The Shannon Foundation awards its annual grants to local teachers

Albemarle County and Charlottesville teachers landed over $11,000 in grants from the Shannon Foundation.

2 weeks ago

Waynesboro e-biker dies in Augusta Co hit-and-run crash

An e-bike rider is the victim, and an SUV driver faces charges, in a fatal hit-and-run crash Sunday night in Augusta County.

2 weeks ago

Bursting at the Seams: Albemarle County Schools considering building a new high school

Overcrowding is a real issue in Albemarle County high schools and officials are weighing their options.

2 weeks ago

Gunshot victim dropped off at Lake Monticello main gate

A gunshot victim was dropped off early Monday morning at the main entrance gate of Lake Monticello, according to the Fluvanna County Sheriff's Department. The victim's condition was not known.

2 weeks ago

VT fires Brent Pry, will examine entire program

Virginia Tech Sunday announces release of Head Football Coach Brent Pry, along with top-to-bottom examination of the program.

2 weeks ago

ACPD capture serial erratic driver in the city and county

Albemarle Police have a serial hit-and-run suspect in custody after a suspended earlier day police pursuit, then an ultimate crash later where he was caught.

2 weeks ago

City Economic Development sets NexGen Skilled Trades Day next month

Calling them "the backbone of every community", Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development has set up a NextGen Skilled Trades Day for next month at PVCC.

2 weeks ago

Mitchell Rosner, MD, has been named UVA Health CEO

Rosner's permanent appointment came after more than two dozen UVA Health chairs and leaders asked it be given.

2 weeks ago

UVA BOV approves leasing of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville schools

UVA's Board of Vistors approved the leasing of its Oak Lawn property to Charlottesville City Schools during its meeting on Friday. The decision comes after the federal government awarded the Federal Executive Institute property to UVA despite initially awarding it to the city schools.

2 weeks ago

The Paramount launches the Theater Kids Club

Members get to enjoy free, kid-friendly movies, free popcorn included.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle schools’ weapons screening progress report: needs improvement

A week into new weapons screenings at Albemarle's three high schools, the progress report says "needs improvement".

2 weeks ago

AccuWeather revises down upper range of tropical forecast as Cville area remains dry

The Charlottesville area has yet to be touched by tropical cyclone moisture, and a revised AccuWeather tropical season forecast reduces a chance a little bit.

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5 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Fontaine Ave bridge replacement over Morey Creek begins Oct. 7

Map of Fontaine Ave bridge over Morey Creek

VDOT announces work beginning October 7 replacing the Fontaine Avenue bridge over Morey Creek between the Route 29 bypass interchange and the Ragged Mountain Reservoir.

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6 hours ago in Albemarle County, Education, Local

Albemarle school board chair reports much smoother weapons screenings at the high schools

Monticello High School

Albemarle schools' top citizen leader is pleased with the progress made to speed up weapons screenings that had slowed school day starts for many students at the three high schools.

1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local

Albemarle PD is asking for help in locating a pig roaming free

Several people have seen a full-grown black pig roaming the area of Owensville Road and Old Ballard Road.