Local
2 hours ago
Scott Wagner and Kristi Norman make $5 million commitment to UVA athletics
The financial contribution is designed to strengthen football and men's basketball operational support while expanding scholarship opportunities for Virginia women's sports.
1 day ago
Albemarle Supervisors to consider board pay raise, and county employee housing affordability measure
Staff is making proposals for how to spend $840,000 in remaining AHIF money be directed to a county employee affordable housing pilot program
1 day ago
City Council approves water and wastewater rate increases, natural gas rate decrease
Average water and wastewater bills are expected to go up $11 monthly, while the average gas bill should decrease by $1.50.
2 days ago
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia the nation’s top patriotic state heading into America250
A strong active-duty military and veteran presence combined with civic education put Virginia at the top of the list
2 days ago
Council considers West Main/Ridge intersection, 29/Barracks Rd. improvements
Charlottesville City Council will also decide on water, stormwater, and gas utility rates.
2 days ago
State Police: Ruckersville man dies in Wyatt Mountain Rd. crash
Kody Lee Oliver, 26, died in a single vehicle crash just outside St. George on Sunday.
2 days ago
Is year-round school the solution to summer learning loss?
City of Promise Executive Director Price Thomas discussed the challenges of keeping kids on grade level during summer break.
3 days ago
UVA Health program looks to reverse children drinking too many sugary drinks
The trial has six education components to bring mindfulness and reduction to sugary drink consumption
5 days ago
Record heat and severe storm chances spark National Weather Service advisory
The heat advisory had been set from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday
6 days ago
Friends of Downtown release schedule for mall’s 50th birthday bash
The all-day event will feature historical tours, live music and a lantern parade, among other activities.
1 week ago
Nelson supervisors ratify $8.9 million county land purchase
The county purchased 683 acres of land along Route 29 south of Lovingston.
1 week ago
57-year old found deceased inside Free Bridge encampment tent
Officers called to investigate a foul odor around 4:55 a.m.
1 week ago
City Council to hear proposed plans for an Early Learning Center at Walker Upper
The council will hear the three proposed "schemes" for the project at a work session on Wednesday at City Space.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
2 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
2 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
2 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
