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3 weeks ago

Scouting for Food collections Saturday aim for an historic benchmark

Scouting America is set for its 13th annual Scouting For Food event this weekend, and the organization is hoping to break the 1-million pound benchmark for food collected in the Charlottesville area.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Youngkin to host Gov.-elect Spanberger at Richmond luncheon Thursday

Governor Glenn Youngkin pledged to be supportive during the 10 weeks of transition before Abigail Spanberger takes over the post.

3 weeks ago

ACPD seeking indecent exposure suspect

Albemarle County Police are looking for a man who is wanted for exposing himself to children.

3 weeks ago

Torres, the city’s longest-serving school board member, earns third term

Torres said focusing on the division's new Early Learning Center will be one of her top priorities.

3 weeks ago

Bryant, Dooley, Larson-Torres appear to win city School Board seats

Newcomer Zyahna Bryant is the top-vote getter, with provisional and late mail-in arrivals still to be determined, as one of three to win Charlottesville's School Board race.

3 weeks ago

City, County officials report strong morning voter turnouts and robust early voting totals

Albemarle County reported 8.6% of registered voters had voted by 10 a.m., while Charlottesville was at 5.8%.

3 weeks ago

Council moves PCOB ordinance changes toward approval

It’s not final yet, but City Council has moved on for what’s expected to be a unanimous approval of an amended ordinance that established the Police Civilian Oversight Board.

3 weeks ago

UVA psychiatrist calls for reclassification of postpartum psychosis for better treatment options

An expert in reproductive psychiatry at the University of Virginia School of Medicine is among an international panel of leading women's mental health experts calling for reclassification of postpartum psychosis as its own category of mental illness.

4 weeks ago

City Council considers overhaul of Police Civilian Oversight Board

The board was established by the Council in December 2021, but has not been able to gain any traction to do the work it is designed to do.

4 weeks ago

Halloween party leads to shootings, arrest in the city

Charlottesville Police report four people shot in an incident occurring just after 12:30 Saturday morning in the 1100 block of River Road.

4 weeks ago

ACPD makes firearm arrest at Scottsville Elementary

Christopher J. Kirtley is being held without bond.

4 weeks ago

UVA defends agreement with Trump administration as a “cease fire”

As part of the agreement, the DOJ will drop five pending investigations into the university.

4 weeks ago

DMV, UVA urge focus on safety on Halloween

From trick-or-treaters to drivers, agencies say everyone plays a role in Halloween safety.

4 weeks ago

A wanted man faces multiple charges after allegedly trying to run from Albemarle police

Police are waiting for lab results to determine whether there will be additional charges

4 weeks ago

Tom Sox alum breaks World Series rookie strikeout record

Just three years after pitching for the Charlottesville Tom Sox, Trey Yesavage struck out 12 Dodgers over seven innings, allowing just three hits, in a Game 5 victory.

4 weeks ago

Defendants in the alleged Old Order kidnapping and murder conspiracy back in the U.S.

Two of the three, including alleged ringleader Valerie Hayes, were arraigned on Wednesday following a 7-year fight to avoid extradition from Scotland.

4 weeks ago

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank awaits portion of $1-million Governor’s emergency money

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank leaders call Governor Youngkin's announcement setting up the Commonwealth's VENA program to fund Virginia SNAP recipients during the federal government shutdown "welcome news."

4 weeks ago

Gov. Youngkin announces VA will distribute emergency SNAP benefits weekly

Governor Youngkin unveiled the Commonwealth will use state surplus dollars to pay for delivery of emergency food benefits for Virginia SNAP recipients weekly.

1 month ago

UVA Board of Visitors to hold special meeting next Monday

The University of Virginia's Board of Visitors Special Committee on the Search for a President, the group tasked with finding the school's next leader, will meet on Monday.

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