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3 weeks ago

Monticello, Jefferson Foundation land $1 million grant

Monticello, has secured a two-year, $1 million grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.

3 weeks ago

Scottsville Road down to one lane due to tractor trailer crash

FINAL UPDATE: The road has now fully reopened.   UPDATE: One lane is now open. Albemarle County Police ask drivers…

3 weeks ago

Which students get free school breakfast and lunch in the city and county this year?

Nine of Albemarle County’s 26 public schools and all 11 of Charlottesville's city schools qualified for the USDA’s school meal programs.

3 weeks ago

School zone speed cameras activate Wednesday in Cville and Albemarle

The Wednesday morning start of school in Charlottesville and Albemarle County means the activation of speed cameras installed in some school zones.

3 weeks ago

Bussing mixup leaves some county families scrambling for a ride to school

ACPS says it identified 29 students who walked to school last year and still need a spot on the bus as classes begin Wednesday.

UVA Rotunda as seen from West Pavilions on Lawn

4 weeks ago

UVA responds with some exception to Student Council BOV “no confidence” resolution

A University of Virginia response takes some exception to a Student Council "no confidence" resolution passed Friday regarding the Board of Visitors presidential selection process, and claims student involvement in this process exceeds the 2017 search.

4 weeks ago

Albemarle County Schools enforce new cell phone ban and increase safety measures for the new year

Ahead of the first day of school on Wednesday, ACPS outlines device policy and increased safety measures.

4 weeks ago

External factors continue to impact student performance in local schools

As Albemarle and Charlottesville prepare to return to school on Wednesday, they are still trying to solve the riddle of student achievement in underserved communities.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Missing Albemarle County man found

Christopher Foster was declared missing Thursday evening.

4 weeks ago

Family of woman fatally stabbed in Rockingham County home invasion speaks out

The Maryland man's random attack was preceded by a visit to Endless Caverns, the purchase of the weapon, then crashing his car into the attraction's souvenir shop before breaking into the home.

4 weeks ago

ACPD makes arrest in May shooting at Brookdale Apartments

ACPD, with assistance from the U.S. Marshalls, arrested a 20-year-old Charlottesville man.

4 weeks ago

Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approves two new affordable housing measures

Albemarle supervisors approved funding for two affordable housing initiatives on Wednesday.

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