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1 day ago

Winter storm closures and delays

VDOT crews remain in 24-hour operations as they continue work on secondary roads, subdivisions and neighborhoods across the Culpeper District.

2 days ago

Weekend snowstorm should mostly miss Albemarle County area

Forecasts call for between a light-dusting of snow to 1 1/2 inches for the local area.

2 days ago

Louisa County to auction off surplus vehicles, equipment

Bids for the online auction close Tuesday.

3 days ago

ACLU: Ice eying new detention center in Augusta County

In a response to an ACLU Freedom of Information Act filed over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is considering converting a former correctional facility into an ICE detention center.

4 days ago

VDOT still working secondaries and neighborhoods with little help from Mother Nature

VDOT crews continue their around-the-clock operations on the area roads as "below-freezing temperatures persist".

4 days ago

Southwest Virginia judge rules Democrats’ congressional redistricting effort illegal

Democrats ran into a setback on Tuesday in Virginia to fight back against President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting efforts.

4 days ago

As area digs out from snow and ice, the upcoming weekend could bring more

The forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for a chance of snow in the region.

5 days ago

VDOT plowing and treating secondaries and neighborhoods

The Culpeper District's Sharon Ketcham told WINA Morning News it's still a good idea not to travel unless necessary.

6 days ago

Former JMU professor, Charlottesville resident sentenced for possession of child pornography

William Chisholm Van Norman will serve two years and nine months.

6 days ago

Warming shelters, other services available in city to combat cold

With frigid air keeping the area in its grasp all week, the City of Charlottesvillle reminded residents of two warming shelters open, and community partners extending operations during the cold spell.

1 week ago

Attorney General Jay Jones seeks new UVA general counsel in “national talent search”

New Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has announced a "national talent search" to fill chief counsel positions at three state universities, including at UVA.

1 week ago

Winter Storm Warning 7 p.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area that slightly shortens the predicted duration beginning 7 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Monday.

1 week ago

ACPS announces adjustments if schools have to close next week

If the weekend's forecasted inclement weather forces school closings next week, Albemarle County Public Schools said any more than two missed days will result in an adjustment to the calendar, the division announced Friday.

1 week ago

Indivisible Charlottesville to protest ICE, Target

Target, a Minneapolis-based national retailer, is the target of criticism over its reported support for ICE agents in the city. 

1 week ago

CPD arrests 63-year old in association with seizure of drugs and illegal firearms possession

Charlottesville Police, along with the 3A Drug Task Force, have seized drugs and firearms in a Jan. 22 search warrant in the 500 block of 12th St. NW.

1 week ago

Gov. Spanberger declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

With the Charlottesville area expecting 8-to-12 inches of snow according to the Accuweather forecast, and local closings and delays already coming in, Governor Spanberger has declared a State of Emergency ahead of the weekend winter storm.

1 week ago

UVA-UNC basketball moved to noon Saturday; Tony Bennett court dedication postponed

The start time was moved up due to the expectation of a significant winter storm late Saturday.

1 week ago

Albemarle’s real estate assessments increase an average 6.17%

Albemarle County's tax assessment climbed by 6.17%, the third highest rise in the last 13 years.

1 week ago

Cville, Western Albemarle coaches among 24 NFHS National Coaches of the Year

Two locals are among 24 recognized by the National Federation of High Schools as 2024-25 National Coaches of the Year.

1 week ago

USDOE touts UVA deal in part of its first-year Trump Administration celebration

In a celebration of its first year completed under the Trump Administration, the U.S. Department of Education is highlighting its October agreements with the University of Virginia and six other schools in "striking historic deals."

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