Charlottesville City
1 day ago
Albemarle, Charlottesville have 11 new projects included in VDOT’s Six-year plan
In all, the county and city have 84 total projects out of 4,300-plus in the statewide plan.
2 days ago
Early voting for Aug. 4 primaries underway
Cville and Albemarle poll locations closed June 19 and July 3, and two Sunday dates added to early voting schedule
3 days ago
Scott Wagner and Kristi Norman make $5 million commitment to UVA athletics
The financial contribution is designed to strengthen football and men's basketball operational support while expanding scholarship opportunities for Virginia women's sports.
4 days ago
City Council approves water and wastewater rate increases, natural gas rate decrease
Average water and wastewater bills are expected to go up $11 monthly, while the average gas bill should decrease by $1.50.
5 days ago
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia the nation’s top patriotic state heading into America250
A strong active-duty military and veteran presence combined with civic education put Virginia at the top of the list
5 days ago
Council considers West Main/Ridge intersection, 29/Barracks Rd. improvements
Charlottesville City Council will also decide on water, stormwater, and gas utility rates.
5 days ago
Is year-round school the solution to summer learning loss?
City of Promise Executive Director Price Thomas discussed the challenges of keeping kids on grade level during summer break.
6 days ago
UVA Health program looks to reverse children drinking too many sugary drinks
The trial has six education components to bring mindfulness and reduction to sugary drink consumption
1 week ago
Record heat and severe storm chances spark National Weather Service advisory
The heat advisory had been set from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday
1 week ago
Friends of Downtown release schedule for mall’s 50th birthday bash
The all-day event will feature historical tours, live music and a lantern parade, among other activities.
1 week ago
57-year old found deceased inside Free Bridge encampment tent
Officers called to investigate a foul odor around 4:55 a.m.
2 weeks ago
City Council to hear proposed plans for an Early Learning Center at Walker Upper
The council will hear the three proposed "schemes" for the project at a work session on Wednesday at City Space.
2 weeks ago
City Manager building homeless services team within Dept. of Human Services
The City of Charlottesville is working toward using Holiday Drive first as a short-term temporary shelter, and later a wrap-around full services facility to help unhoused.
2 weeks ago
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority starts lithium battery disposal site at Ivy
The new site allows for consumers get rid of lithium batteries which could be a potential fire hazard.
2 weeks ago
Courtney Kraus Saunders promoted to Tall Oaks Elementary Principal
Saunders joined Charlottesville City Schools in 2021 and has been an Assistant Principal at Tall Oaks Elementary for a year-and-a-half.
2 weeks ago
CPD seeks suspect in shots fired Thursday morning at 12th NW and Rosser
49-year old Kenyatta Rashad Anthony is currently sought on three charges
2 weeks ago
Five-day rainfall did not dent Charlottesville area drought monitor
Some areas saw a little relief, but no long-term relief in sight
2 weeks ago
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic
Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.
3 weeks ago
City Council considering pausing the city carbon offset program with BP
Councilors expressed concerns over how BP spends the money raised through the program.
3 weeks ago
City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed
City Councilor Lloyd Snook said that the encampment is presenting a danger to those who are residing there.
