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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

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