Charlottesville City
3 hours ago
Charlottesville delegation split on I-gaming legislation that passed GA after first being rejected
The Charlottesville area's General Assembly delegation was split on the separate bills passed by the House and Senate that will legalize and tax internet casino gambling in Virginia.
6 hours ago
VDOT and Charlottesville team up to repair potholes in the area
During what the city dubbed a "Pothole Blitz," VDOT and the City of Charlottesville are asking travelers to be on the lookout for crews as they tackle the issue
11 hours ago
City Council hears little input on how to spend $10m budget surplus
The only person to speak during the public comment session was former Mayor Nikayah Walker.
12 hours ago
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia dead last in the nation for vehicle tax burden
As some have tried to rid the Commonwealth of the so-called "car tax" since Governor Jim Gilmore's administration at the turn of the millennium, a new WalletHub survey finds Virginia with highest vehicle property taxes in the nation.
1 day ago
Voting underway in city stormwater drain art contest
Three stormwater drains in the city stand to get a makeover in coming months as voting has begun for winning designs in the Charlottesville Utilities Storm Drain Art Contest.
2 days ago
Hundreds come to see the UVA Presidents’ Day Declaration at the Dome
A line extended well into the corridor of the West Lawn waiting to get into the building and up the stairs to the Rotunda Room for at look at one of the two original copies of the Declaration of Independence the University's creator, Thomas Jefferson, wrote.
2 days ago
City Council to consider $10-million-plus 2025 surplus destiny
City Council Tuesday night begins contemplation of what to do with $10,001,875.49 of surplus from the 2025 budget to be distributed in 2026.
3 days ago
VSP weekly crime suppression report shows $2.4m in denied revenue from seized narcotics
Seized narcotics totaled 79 pounds.
4 days ago
Charlottesville to receive grant for close to $1M for construction of a shared-use commercial kitchen
The 11,300-square-foot facility is expected to establish five new market outlets and create 65 new jobs.
5 days ago
Leading insurer urges keeping pets away from the chocolate Valentines
When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day with generous distribution of chocolate this coming weekend, one of the nation's leading pet insurers urges making sure pets don't get into what's goodies to humans, but not to them.
5 days ago
State Supreme Court rules redistricting referendum can occur while it considers the case
The Virginia Supreme Court has set an agenda for considering the redistricting constitutional amendment, but procedures will have "no effect on the referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026".
6 days ago
Police investigating threatening social media comments following CHS protest
Monday, the CPD posted a community alert regarding the demonstration by students at Charlottesville High School, warning the community to be aware of possible traffic implications. A number of comments posted in response were reported as threatening, CPD said.
6 days ago
UVA discloses just under $500-million in foreign funding
The University of Virginia is 30th in the nation out of 555 higher learning institutions in reporting of foreign funding disclosures at just under $500-million.
7 days ago
Accuweather predicts winter’s worst is now behind the region
With temperatures well into the 50s this week in the Charlottsville area, Accuweather long-range forecasters predict the worst of the winter cold is now left behind.
1 week ago
VHHA analysis shows increasing CHS cases treated in ERs from 2020 through 2024
A new data analysis by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows annual adult visits to hospital emergency rooms for cases of cannabis use, dependence, and poisoning diagnosis has increased 29% during the period from 2020 until 2024.
1 week ago
City schools announce agreement with CEA about support staff raise
The agreement comes after disagreement over a letter sent by the school system on Friday
1 week ago
Crash blocks northbound bypass for about an hour near Ivy Road
A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has the 29 bypass northbound completely blocked around Old Ivy Road.
1 week ago
Pregnant women eligible for year-round Virginia health insurance marketplace enrollment
A new law, passed by last year's General Assembly, has created a new special enrollment period for pregnant Virginians.
1 week ago
CPD reports 51% reduction in gun-related incidents in 2025
Overall crime declined by 10.9% when including larcenies and 17.8% when excluding larcenies
1 week ago
Data center reformers converge on Richmond as Virginia awaits GA action
The Data Center Reform Coalition gathered on Monday for the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition's Lobby Day
