Charlottesville City
2 days ago
As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations
Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session "sine die", Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she's sponsoring in play.
3 days ago
Hoos boost Charlottesville to Top 35 WalletHub’s best cities for college basketball fans
Heading into March Madness, credit and finance protection company WalletHub finds in a survey Charlottesville the 34th best city for college basketball fans in the United States.
4 days ago
University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey
Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year's General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they've passed.
5 days ago
CCS names new Charlottesville Middle School principal
Dr. Summerlyn Thompson, the current principal of Walker Upper Elementary, will take the helm of CMS in the next school year.
6 days ago
Early voting on April 21 congressional redistricting amendment begins Friday
Albemarle County in-person early voting happens in different room than past
7 days ago
State Supreme Court allows a referendum to move forward
The Democratic-backed redistricting amendment could flip 4 U.S. House seats.
7 days ago
Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting
The majority of speakers asked the board to address affordability, particularly affordable housing.
1 week ago
AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday
Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).
1 week ago
City Councilor Lloyd Snook proposes using surplus to avoid tax hike
City Councilor Lloyd Snook will propose using surplus money instead of passing a 2-cent real estate tax hike.
1 week ago
City Manager recommends 2-cent real estate tax hike in $279-million 2027 budget
City Manager Sam Sanders says real estate tax rate increase needed to balance budget priorities
1 week ago
Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere
Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings
1 week ago
Critics voice objection to city’s SRO plans
Some feel Charlottesville City Schools has better places to focus city spending, but the district's SROs won't require additional funding.
1 week ago
Charlottesville Fire to host community town hall
The event will give attendees the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on the city's fire and rescue services
1 week ago
On 30th anniversary of abduction, murder of Alicia Showalter Reynolds, VSP still seeking info
On Monday, the 30th anniversary of the Harrisonburg native's disappearance, Virginia State Police put out an appeal for the public to help them find Alicia Showalter Reynolds' abductor and killer.
1 week ago
Area Congressional delegation reacts along party lines to attack on Iran
The area's Congressional delegation split along party lines in regard to President Trump's and Israel's attack on Iran.
1 week ago
Winter Weather Advisory issued for 4 p.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday
The forecast is for mixed precipitation that Accuweather predicts will be a coating-to-an-inch accumulation.
1 week ago
Del. Laufer touts more school funds in budget, including study of eliminating LCI funding formula
55th District Delegate Amy Laufer (D-Albemarle) said she hopes the Virginia Senate keeps a budget provision of $400-million in flexible funding.
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation
Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.
2 weeks ago
Melanie Lucero to challenge incumbent John McGuire in 5th District GOP primary
Lucero, a former Marine, is a Louisa real estate agent.
2 weeks ago
Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4
The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.
