Local
17 hours ago
CPD investigating Cherry Ave. shooting Sunday
An adult male suffered two gunshot wounds.
1 day ago
City Council to consider raising water and wastewater rates
The average household would see a monthly $7 water bill increase, while paying over $4 more for wastewater service.
3 days ago
All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season
Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.
4 days ago
Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal
Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond
4 days ago
Police officers chosen for Charlottesville High School, Middle School
Officers Arron Arreguin and Tyree Kirby will begin their assignments for the 2026-27 academic year.
4 days ago
Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions
Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought
6 days ago
Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise
Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.
1 week ago
CHS Urban Farming makes first lettuce delivery to the school cafeteria
Urban Farming students learn much more than planting and growing plants
1 week ago
Old Ivy Bridge reopens to two-way traffic more than a month ahead of schedule
The construction project completed early despite the bridge being hit by an excavator in Sept.
2 weeks ago
CEA announces settlement on CCS collective bargaining public communication
The CEA had served the school board with a prohibited conduct complaint, alleging it sent out a message that contained "language that maligns the union" and "harms the relationship between the union and those that it represents," something forbidden by the bargaining resolution.
2 weeks ago
Police Chief: CPD is ‘last resort’ in moving Free Bridge encampment residents
As temperatures rise in the summer, safety concerns about the encampment are increasing.
2 weeks ago
Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full
RWSA is monitoring low stream flows and lack of precipitation Accuweather said will likely continue into summer.
2 weeks ago
Westhaven residents oppose scaled down LV Collective West Main luxury student apartments
Developer reduces proposal from 11 stories to 8 along West Main and 6 on the Westhaven side
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors poised to set 2027 AHIF application criteria
The board will determine the process by which it will allocate as much as $7 million from its Affordable Housing Investment Fund.
2 weeks ago
City Council endorses Swords into Plowshares design in all city parks
Three design semifinalists use Lee statue melted metal concepts in all five, and one in six, city parks
2 weeks ago
ACPD arrests Palmyra man in Hydraulic Rd break-in
The suspect broke into a home occupied by a couple and their infant child.
2 weeks ago
City Council to consider future of Police Civilian Review Board, repurposed statues
The council will also decide whether to place statues made from the melted-down R.E. Lee monument into city parks.
2 weeks ago
Trial of assistant principal accused of negligence in school shooting begins
Ebony Parker faces multiple counts, including eight charges of child neglect, stemming from the incident that led to the shooting of teacher Abby Zwerner, a Ruckersville native and JMU alum.
2 weeks ago
Record-high temperatures expected over the next three days
With forecasts calling for highs in the upper 90s, the region could break records set in 1911 and 1934.
2 weeks ago
Area counties join together to fight Valley Link
Campbell County is the only potentially-impacted county not in opposition at this time.
