Albemarle County

23 hours 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.

2 days 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 days ago

Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal

Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond

3 days ago

Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions

Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought

5 days ago

Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise

Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.

1 week ago

Old Ivy Bridge reopens to two-way traffic more than a month ahead of schedule

The construction project completed early despite the bridge being hit by an excavator in Sept.

1 week ago

Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full

RWSA is monitoring low stream flows and lack of precipitation Accuweather said will likely continue into summer.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors poised to set 2027 AHIF application criteria

The board will determine the process by which it will allocate as much as $7 million from its Affordable Housing Investment Fund.

2 weeks ago

ACPD arrests Palmyra man in Hydraulic Rd break-in

The suspect broke into a home occupied by a couple and their infant child.

2 weeks ago

Record-high temperatures expected over the next three days

With forecasts calling for highs in the upper 90s, the region could break records set in 1911 and 1934.

2 weeks ago

UVA warns of ‘toasty’ conditions for graduation weekend

Forecasts call for temperatures in the 80s on Saturday and in the 90s on Sunday.

2 weeks ago

City considers moving Free Bridge campers to Holiday Drive

City Manager Sam Sanders said the current situation is creating life-threatening public health concerns.

3 weeks ago

Spanberger signs campus gun safety, clean energy bills in Charlottesville

The Governor held signing ceremonies at UVA's Rotunda, and Charlottesville's Apex Plaza.

3 weeks ago

11th annual ‘Cares for Kids’ radiothon to benefit UVA Health Children’s

Stories will be told throughout from families who've experienced UVA Health Children's care

3 weeks 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 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looking Saturday to Stamp Out Hunger

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

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Monday morning Red Hill Rd. fire displaces seven

Multiple pets still missing

4 weeks 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

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Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.