Albemarle County

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Albemarle Co. Police Chief Col. Sean Reeves

2 hours ago

Albemarle Supervisors recognize retiring police chief

Col. Sean Reeves is retiring on Oct. 1 after 25 years working in the ACPD.

21 hours ago

Albemarle Supervisors to consider Attain on 5th issues

The board will consider an application for an affordable housing tax rebate from the developer of the Attain on 5th apartment complex during its meeting Wednesday.

1 day ago

Nonprofit Cville BioHub working to develop local talent for area’s biotech industry

Its data shows one-in-three area Bachelor of Science grads leaving within a decade, and Cville BioHub fosters connections to keep them here.

3 days ago

National Weather Service: 90 mph winds through region Friday

Albemarle County residents are being asked to report damage to the county as it works to assess the impact of the storm.

5 days ago

UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center reports nationwide increase in liver injuries from medication

Researchers are concerned about youth suicide attempts and older person pain relief overdoses.

1 week ago

RSWA free e-waste disposal registration begins with 488 spots

Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Scottsville households are invited to register to dispose of products with environmentally unfriendly components

1 week ago

Area schools set to open Wednesday

New school buildings are opening in both the city and county.

1 week ago

Severe storms bring down trees, cause power outages around region

Tens of thousands without power in central Virginia and the Valley

2 weeks ago

Families making mental and physical preparations on the weekend before school starts

UVA Health child psychologist said anxiety is normal for children before school starts

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Co. Police Chief to retire in October

Deputy Chief Camille Stewart will continue as acting chief until Aug. 14, when Deputy Chief of Operations Randy Jamerson assumes the role.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger announces intervention in Dominion Energy-NextEra merger

Spanberger is expected to push for certain assurances from Dominion as it goes before the State Corporation Commission for approval of the deal.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to workshop affordable housing, community development

Supervisors will contemplate the Housing Albemarle policy as well as the selection of the first AC44 Activity Center.

3 weeks ago

UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research

Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing

3 weeks ago

Drought conditions have not improved locally

Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known

3 weeks ago

PVCC course addresses area dental hygienist shortage

Virginia Dental Association finds the state has 6,515 dentists in the workforce compared to 5,372 dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care. 

3 weeks ago

ACPS says Lambs Lane campus won’t be ready for start of school year

Students will attend classes at the Boys & Girls Club on Lambs Lane and eat lunch in Albemarle High School's cafeteria for at least the first three weeks of school.

4 weeks ago

VHHA: self-paying Va. ER visits increased 49% from 2022 to 2025

VHHA noted this is before major Medicaid cuts, which will likely result in more uninsured ER visits in the future.

4 weeks ago

Supporters greet Tom Perriello as he casts his vote early in Albemarle

Perriello cast his ballot early for the Aug. 4 Democratic Primaries.

4 weeks ago

Albemarle Schools hold ribbon-cutting for Mountain View Upper Elementary

The new school is ACPS' first in 24 years, and Principal Seth Kennard said students will benefit greatly from the additional space.

4 weeks ago

RWSA to perform controlled blast near Ragged Mountain on Friday

Crews will conduct the controlled blasting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Foxhaven Farm to break up rock for a water line installation.

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