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2 weeks ago

City Manager recommends 2-cent real estate tax hike in $279-million 2027 budget

City Manager Sam Sanders says real estate tax rate increase needed to balance budget priorities

2 weeks ago

Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere

Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings

2 weeks ago

Critics voice objection to city’s SRO plans

Some feel Charlottesville City Schools has better places to focus city spending, but the district's SROs won't require additional funding.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville Fire to host community town hall

The event will give attendees the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on the city's fire and rescue services

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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation

Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.

3 weeks ago

One minor injury in Cardinal Hill Lane fire in Albemarle

An adult was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries in a late Thursday afternoon fire that affected four units in the 3300 block of Cardinal Hill Lane off Old Lynchburg Road.

3 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.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

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

Carolyn Grooms died from severe head injuries.

3 weeks ago

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

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

3 weeks ago

Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4

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

3 weeks ago

Tony Bennett hired by Lakers as NBA draft advisor

The former Cavaliers head coach will advise Lakers' President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in his new role.

3 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.

3 weeks ago

Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor

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

3 weeks ago

Albemarle County Executive to propose 2027 budget on top of more assessment increases

After seeing real estate assessments rise an average of nearly 6.2%, Albemarle County residents await the new budget County Executive Jeff Richardson will present at noon Wednesday to the Board of Supervisors in Room 241 of the County Administration Building.

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