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1 week ago

City must find funding for $78.2 million parks plan

The presentation included a look at the Swords Into Plowshares public art project which will be implemented in three of the six approved parks.

2 weeks ago

UVA ranked ninth in national college free-speech rankings

A FIRE survey of 261 schools lauded UVA's written free speech and expression policy, but only gave the university an overall grade of C.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to consider regional transit priority report

Supervisors will also consider a steep slope rezoning designed to make Rivanna Futures more attractive to industrial development.

3 weeks ago

UVA sends out precautions for parking, traffic ahead of Friday night football game

With Virginia set to play it's first of two Friday night home games this season, the University is spreading the word about what to expect for those traveling to Grounds that day.

3 weeks ago

Waynesboro man found deceased in vehicle in Lake Nelson

Vehicle submerged in water 30 yards off the Arrington boat ramp.

3 weeks ago

City Council to hear FY 2026 Affordable Housing Report

Council will also consider Community Development Block Grants for BEACON Kitchen and IX Arts Park.

4 weeks ago

Nelson County man arrested in stabbing

Victim treated at UVA for non-life threatening injuries

4 weeks ago

UVA Health first in Virginia to implant new temporary heart pump in pediatric patient

The new Impella device is placed in a vein and works longer than traditional heart pumps, and allows more mobility

4 weeks ago

UVA Health urges concussion vigilance as school sports ramp up

Football isn't the only sport where head injuries can result in concussions.

4 weeks ago

Labor Day travel not what it used to be, but significant numbers are traveling

AAA, VDOT, Virginia State Police and Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) and all emphasizing safety ahead of the holiday weekend.

4 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors approve Performance Agreement in Phase Two Habitat Rebuild of Southwood

Agreement: build at least 227 affordable units in exchange for $15,750,000 in tax abatements over 20 fiscal years

4 weeks ago

Overnight fires burn tents at Free Bridge encampment

City officials cleared residents from the encampment along the Rivanna River Trail during the Tuesday, and cleanup efforts are expected to be concluded by Friday.

4 weeks ago

City cooling shelters opened under NWS-issued heat advisory

Wednesday's heat index is expected to be between 105-109 degrees, with Thursday forecasted to be at 104.

1 month ago

Albemarle Supervisors to consider Southwood second phase agreement with Habitat

Supervisors will also consider charging for MicroCAT rides that have been free during a pilot program.

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