Surrounding Counties

1 day ago

JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding

JMU's Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.

2 days ago

Albemarle County supervisors hold second of four budget work sessions

Affordable housing was one of the session's main topics.

1 week ago

State Supreme Court allows a referendum to move forward

The Democratic-backed redistricting amendment could flip 4 U.S. House seats.

1 week ago

Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting

The majority of speakers asked the board to address affordability, particularly affordable housing.

1 week ago

AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday

Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).

1 week ago

Fork Union Drive In reopening in April

Fluvanna County's Economic Development Office has announced "after a year of dedicated work, the Drive-In at Fork Union is set to welcome moviegoers back beginning April 10."

1 week ago

Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere

Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings

2 weeks ago

On 30th anniversary of abduction, murder of Alicia Showalter Reynolds, VSP still seeking info

On Monday, the 30th anniversary of the Harrisonburg native's disappearance, Virginia State Police put out an appeal for the public to help them find Alicia Showalter Reynolds' abductor and killer.

2 weeks ago

Area Congressional delegation reacts along party lines to attack on Iran

The area's Congressional delegation split along party lines in regard to President Trump's and Israel's attack on Iran.

2 weeks ago

Winter Weather Advisory issued for 4 p.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday

The forecast is for mixed precipitation that Accuweather predicts will be a coating-to-an-inch accumulation.

2 weeks ago

Del. Laufer touts more school funds in budget, including study of eliminating LCI funding formula

55th District Delegate Amy Laufer (D-Albemarle) said she hopes the Virginia Senate keeps a budget provision of $400-million in flexible funding.

2 weeks ago

McGuire Congressional office unable to find Lucero constituent inquiries

Louisa real estate broker Melanie Lucero said she entered the Congressional race for the 5th District to primary fellow Republican John McGuire, in large part, because she said McGuire was not responsive to his constituents.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation

Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.

2 weeks ago

VDOT seeks input on Route 522 study from Unionville to the Culpeper line

VDOT is looking for public input on safety and traffic improvements along Route 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) between Route 20 in Unionville through Orange County until the Culpeper County line.

2 weeks ago

VSP seeking information on an I-64 hit-and-run involving a semi

An SUV lost control when it was cut off by a pickup trying to avoid a pilot vehicle behind a semi with an oversized load.

2 weeks ago

Quentin Lamar Burgess will serve 35 years for 2023 murder of his aunt

Carolyn Grooms died from severe head injuries.

2 weeks ago

Melanie Lucero to challenge incumbent John McGuire in 5th District GOP primary

Lucero, a former Marine, is a Louisa real estate agent.

2 weeks ago

Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4

The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.

2 weeks ago

Fluvanna Planning Commission rejects Tenaska power plant request

The commission approved amending the county ordinance to allow taller smokestacks, but went on to deny Tenaska's request to have them.

2 weeks ago

Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor

Durrer's appointment is a return to a familiar place.

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1 day ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Local, Politics, Surrounding Counties

JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding

JMU's Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.