Albemarle County

1 day ago

Albemarle, Charlottesville have 11 new projects included in VDOT’s Six-year plan

In all, the county and city have 84 total projects out of 4,300-plus in the statewide plan.

2 days ago

Early voting for Aug. 4 primaries underway

Cville and Albemarle poll locations closed June 19 and July 3, and two Sunday dates added to early voting schedule

2 days ago

Albemarle Co. promotes Bart Svoboda from deputy to Director of Community Development

Svoboda has served in Albemarle Co. development, zoning, and planning for 19 years

3 days 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.

4 days 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

4 days 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.

5 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

5 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.

6 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

1 week 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

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.

2 weeks 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.

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

2 weeks ago

‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic

Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to hear transportation priorities and discuss county schools

5th Street/(-64 interchange gets top listing among 169 priority transportation projects

3 weeks ago

City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed

City Councilor Lloyd Snook said that the encampment is presenting a danger to those who are residing there.

3 weeks ago

UVA Health neurologist studying Medicare coverage impacts on stroke patients

The research will examine whether patient outcomes are tied to what Medicare coverage they have.

3 weeks ago

State grant could help Albemarle attract a neighbor for AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is one of the biggest economic developments ever to arrive in Albemarle County, but there are a number of steps to complete before local residents see the benefits become a reality.

3 weeks ago

All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season

Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.

3 weeks ago

Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal

Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond

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