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2 weeks ago
Super Bowl Sunday is fun for football fans, but can be dangerous for drivers
Approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol-impaired drivers, according to AAA
2 weeks ago
Wind advisory put in place for Saturday
Winds are expected to sustain at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph and in higher elevations up to 55 mph
2 weeks ago
Crash shuts Rio Road down around “gasoline alley”
A crash on Rio Road that occurred shortly around 7 a.m. in the "gasoline alley" shut the road down completely for a period of time Friday morning.
2 weeks ago
With increased traffic for America250, Monticello unveils new website
The new design of the site aims to improve its usability for both users and researcher, among other changes
2 weeks ago
New supervisor wants to accelerate “no-brainer” project approvals
Albemarle County Supervisor for the Samuel Miller District Fred Missel is looking to find ways to streamline the approval process for development projects
2 weeks ago
ACPD investigating theft of a John Deere 333E Skid Steer
It's believed to have been taken between Monday and last Thursday.
2 weeks ago
State Police to run Operation DISS-rupt on I-64
State Police doing Operation DISS-rupt enforcement effort along all 299 miles of I-64 Feb. 5 and 6.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors consider rezoning for Habitat duplex
Habitat for Humanity is seeking a rezoning of property by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to build a single duplex just outside of Crozet.
2 weeks ago
Lingering ice and snow are a mixed blessing for Virginia farmers
The challenges are many, but snow slowly melting into the ground will help overcome a serious drought.
2 weeks ago
UVA Student Council passes resolution to keep Beardsley in name of ‘institutional stability’
The University of Virginia's Student Council President said his interaction with new President Scott Beardsley has been "positive," after the Council passed a resolution supporting Beardsley in the name of "institutional stability."
2 weeks ago
Legal analysts disagree on whether redistricting amendment will be on April ballot
A disposition of whether the Congressional redistricting Constitutional amendment actually goes on the April ballot as approved by the General Assembly is predicated on when an election begins.
3 weeks ago
Weekend snowstorm should mostly miss Albemarle County area
Forecasts call for between a light-dusting of snow to 1 1/2 inches for the local area.
3 weeks ago
VDOT still working secondaries and neighborhoods with little help from Mother Nature
VDOT crews continue their around-the-clock operations on the area roads as "below-freezing temperatures persist".
3 weeks ago
Southwest Virginia judge rules Democrats’ congressional redistricting effort illegal
Democrats ran into a setback on Tuesday in Virginia to fight back against President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting efforts.
3 weeks ago
As area digs out from snow and ice, the upcoming weekend could bring more
The forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for a chance of snow in the region.
3 weeks ago
VDOT plowing and treating secondaries and neighborhoods
The Culpeper District's Sharon Ketcham told WINA Morning News it's still a good idea not to travel unless necessary.
3 weeks ago
State Health Commissioner: Hypothermia a concern this week during low temperatures
The head of the VDH urges community members to exercise caution in these extreme temperatures.
3 weeks ago
Former JMU professor, Charlottesville resident sentenced for possession of child pornography
William Chisholm Van Norman will serve two years and nine months.
4 weeks ago
Attorney General Jay Jones seeks new UVA general counsel in “national talent search”
New Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has announced a "national talent search" to fill chief counsel positions at three state universities, including at UVA.
4 weeks ago
Winter Storm Warning 7 p.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Monday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area that slightly shortens the predicted duration beginning 7 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Monday.
