Albemarle County
3 days ago
UVA Hospital chief epidemiologist seeing flu earlier than most seasons
Dr. Costi Sifri told Cville Right Now it's most prevalent on the West Coast but is spreading east, making now a good time to get vaccinated.
4 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors approve special use permit for events at regenerative farm
Residents around The Barns at Garth and Free Union Roads voiced concerns of increased traffic and noise that property owners said an operation like The Barns will facilitate.
6 days ago
Albemarle Supervisors to consider rounding bills down because of national penny shortage
The U.S. Mint stopped manufacturing pennies for circulation in November, leading to the need for the county to round off numbers in payments owed.
6 days ago
RWSA warns Woolen Mills of potential odors from treatment facility repairs
Odor will be from solids in holding ponds that need to be drained for repair work.
1 week ago
After heavy early voting turnout, Election Day polls open 6 a.m. Tuesday
Voters will be casting their ballots in multiple congressional races across the state, as well as on three potential amendments to the state constitution.
1 week ago
UVA Health acquires vacant State Farm property on Pantops
UVA Health plans to move many outpatient services to the 365,000 square foot building, beginning patient service in 2028.
2 weeks ago
Supervisors to consider North Gander proposal without Planning Commission endorsement
Planners said there's too much concern about traffic implications along Carrsbrook and 29, and environmental factors for bodies of water for them to green-light the proposed development.
2 weeks ago
The Great Rotumpkin returns to UVA leading into Halloween
Spooky scenes projected onto the Rotunda north side will be accompanied by appropriate musical scores, all courtesy of UVA Arts.
2 weeks ago
CVEC cuts ribbon on solar facility serving Albemarle and Nelson Co.
CVEC President and CEO Gary Wood said this fourth CVEC solar facility provides local generation that ensures reliability and affordability.
2 weeks ago
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock makes Albemarle appearance to back Sen. Mark Warner, House candidate Tom Perriello
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine participated in a food insecurity discussion along with Sen. Mark Warner and Tom Perriello.
2 weeks ago
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
A UVA Health psychologist specializing in pain management and opioid stewardship said keeping unwanted or expired drugs around compounds multiple risk factors leading to abuse.
3 weeks ago
UVA warns of parking policies, traffic issues for Friday night football game
The university is spreading the word about changes to parking policies and warning of an expected uptick in traffic as normal weekday drivers mix with game-day ones.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors received School Board request, haven’t set a meeting
Supervisors Chair Ned Gallaway called scheduling a meeting with the School Board "premature" until the board has the chance to respond to more elements of the supervisor's resolution.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle supervisors to consider distribution of $7 million in AHIF funds
Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville submitted the top two rated projects, according to county staff.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Co Fire Rescue gets $1.03 million SAFER grant to hire six new firefighters
The six will be among 24 new firefighters the county expects to hire for its first of two training classes in 2027.
3 weeks ago
City Council to consider 0 Court Square auction block signage
The City Historic Resources Commission is recommending more consideration of appropriate commemorations, stating there's no evidence an auction block existed at that particular spot.
3 weeks ago
VDOT sets design public hearing for Avon St. multimodal improvements
City Council endorsed the plan in August 2025 despite the loss of 33 on-street parking spots.
4 weeks ago
UVA Hospital chief epidemiologist: Local respiratory illness isn’t the flu
Dr. Costi Sifri said vaccination is the best preventative measure and this season's vaccine looks early to be a good match with the strain seen in the bellwether Southern hemisphere.
4 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors call special meeting to discuss school scandals
The division has been roiled over the past six months by arrests and resignations that have put it in legal peril while also damaging public trust and confidence in the school system.
4 weeks ago
VDOT seeks input on Emmet St. and 250 Bypass interchange and corridor reconfiguration
The department recently launched two surveys as it explores potential improvements along Route 29. Both surveys will be accepting comments through Oct. 27.
