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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.
3 weeks ago
Two men in custody on charges tied to fatal Staunton shooting
One had an outstanding warrant for an unrelated drug charge in Fluvanna County .
3 weeks ago
UVA and Sentara in Becker’s Top Places to Work in Healthcare
Both of the areas hospitals show up in a list of best hospitals, healthcare companies, and health systems in which to work.
3 weeks ago
Cville Invasive Plant Partnership observes National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Eleven area agencies comprising Cville's Invasive Plant Partnership (CHIPP) have organized events through this week which is National Invasive Species Awareness Week.
3 weeks ago
Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi coming to UVA’s Rotunda
Pelosi, 85, has been in the House of Representatives since 1987 and served two terms as the Speaker. She announced she will not seek re-election and will retire in January 2027.
4 weeks ago
CHS students display art inspired by UVA School of Medicine experiences
Charlottesville High School students are displaying creative and colorful art at CreatorHub downtown, inspired by leading-edge research at the University of Virginia School of Medicine.
4 weeks ago
CPD and CCS begin hiring process for SROs
Charlottesville High School and Charlottesville Middle School will both have a school resource officer come August.
4 weeks ago
Virginia judge blocks Democrats’ referendum, a blow to redistricting effort over 4 U.S. House seats
The plaintiffs argue that the ballot referendum’s timing and phrasing are illegal.
4 weeks ago
2026 Tom Sox schedule features division rival emphasis and new VBL playoff format
The Charlottesville Tom Sox have released their 36-game schedule for this coming summer that features more emphasis on in-division matchups, and a new Valley Baseball League playoff format in the team's quest for a fifth league title.
4 weeks ago
Fluvanna Sheriff makes arrest in two-and-a-half year old murder case
The Fluvanna County Sheriffs Department has made an arrest in a two-and-a-half year old murder case on Ridge Road.
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected
The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.
4 weeks ago
VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area
During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue
4 weeks ago
Drugs, cash and firearms were found in a Fluvanna County drug bust on I-64
The drugs included marijuana, "magic mushrooms" and vape cartridges.
4 weeks ago
City Council hears little input on how to spend $10m budget surplus
The only person to speak during the public comment session was former Mayor Nikayah Walker.
4 weeks ago
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden
As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.
4 weeks ago
Voting underway in city stormwater drain art contest
Three stormwater drains in the city stand to get a makeover in coming months as voting has begun for winning designs in the Charlottesville Utilities Storm Drain Art Contest.
