Albemarle County

2 days ago

Local entrepreneur champions olive oil flights in top world wine region

Olive Oil Flights owner says olive oil has different qualities on the palate just like wine does

3 days ago

State Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum

The court ruled that the state's Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when it placed the constitutional amendment on the ballot.

4 days ago

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looking Saturday to Stamp Out Hunger

Letter carriers pick up non-perishable food items from people's mailboxes

5 days ago

Blenheim Winery veteran chosen Monticello Wine Trail’s first-ever Executive Director

Tracey Love plans to expand networks and collaboration in her new role with 2023 Wine Region of the Year worldwide.

7 days ago

Monday morning Red Hill Rd. fire displaces seven

Multiple pets still missing

1 week ago

UVA Health first in mid-Atlantic to implant new wireless pacemakers

No lead lines mean fewer complications and no need to take blood thinners

1 week ago

With pending case, State Board takes no action in certifying redistricting vote

Elections Commissioner Steven Koski said board will act accordingly upon a final order from the Virginia Supreme Court.

1 week ago

ACPD arrests wanted Crozet man after Thursday evening pursuit

41-year old Jonathan A. Iseman was wanted in Augusta, Rockbridge, Waynesboro and Charlottesville

2 weeks ago

Fire guts Hammocks Gap Rd. home

The three occupants of the home were able to escape without injury.

2 weeks ago

Southern Poverty Law Center claims DOJ knew about paid informants alleged in indictment

DOJ indictment includes $287,000 allegedly paid to a Unite the Right online organzer

2 weeks ago

Supreme Court of Virginia upholds injunction halting redistricting vote certification

Tuesday's ruling upholds the injunction issued by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley and comes three days before the State Board of Elections is to meet Friday to certify the April 21 vote.

2 weeks ago

Redistricting hearings begin at state Supreme Court

Republicans argue Democrats didn't follow the state constitution because early voting had already begun when the General Assembly held a special session.

2 weeks ago

New Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO enters job with increasing demand and reduced supply

Network partners are working to fill gaps from a 20-25% USDA reduction in donations to food banks.

2 weeks ago

AAA: Average gas prices dropped nationwide, in Virginia this week

The national price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped six cents nationally and two cents in Virginia.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors approve $727.7 million 2027 budget with no tax rate increases

The budget adds an additional $2 million to AHIF without raising personal property tax.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to finalize 2027 budget Wednesday

The $724 million budget is 13% higher than 2026's budget, and some are questioning why.

3 weeks ago

Billy Strings postpones upcoming shows after JPJ injury

The Grammy-winning musician confirmed he broke his left leg during Saturday's show in Charlottesville.

3 weeks ago

Did Billy Strings suffer an injury during Saturday’s JPJ show?

Strings' representatives did not release any information Saturday or Sunday morning, and a JPJ spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.

3 weeks ago

Local economists: Federal spending driving affordability issues locally, nationally

Both conservative and progressive economists agree that federal spending is a major problem and is making the lack of affordability for the average American even worse.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger cuts ribbon on UVA-student created AgroSpheres biotech company in Albemarle Co.

AgroSpheres is one of Time Magazine's top green tech companies in the world.

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