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1 week ago

Nelson County mom pleads guilty in death of her 6-week-old baby

Autumn Woods is on bond as she awaits sentencing.

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

1 week ago

Albemarle Fire Rescue responds to residential fire

The occupants were able to evacuate in time and no injuries were reported

1 week ago

Winter storm closures and delays

A single delay remains.

2 weeks ago

Puppy Bowl to feature dogs sent from Fluvanna nonprofit

Green Dogs Unleashed has sent five dogs for the annual show, three of whom have special needs

2 weeks ago

Dems redistricting would move Albemarle, Charlottesville to 6th district

The proposed map would give Democrats a projected 10-to-1 seats over Republicans

2 weeks ago

Super Bowl Sunday is fun for football fans, but can be dangerous for drivers

Approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol-impaired drivers, according to AAA

2 weeks ago

Wind advisory put in place for Saturday

Winds are expected to sustain at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph and in higher elevations up to 55 mph

2 weeks ago

Crash shuts Rio Road down around “gasoline alley”

A crash on Rio Road that occurred shortly around 7 a.m. in the "gasoline alley" shut the road down completely for a period of time Friday morning.

2 weeks ago

With increased traffic for America250, Monticello unveils new website

The new design of the site aims to improve its usability for both users and researcher, among other changes

2 weeks ago

New supervisor wants to accelerate “no-brainer” project approvals

Albemarle County Supervisor for the Samuel Miller District Fred Missel is looking to find ways to streamline the approval process for development projects

2 weeks ago

ACPD investigating theft of a John Deere 333E Skid Steer

It's believed to have been taken between Monday and last Thursday.

2 weeks ago

State Police to run Operation DISS-rupt on I-64

State Police doing Operation DISS-rupt enforcement effort along all 299 miles of I-64 Feb. 5 and 6.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors consider rezoning for Habitat duplex

Habitat for Humanity is seeking a rezoning of property by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to build a single duplex just outside of Crozet.

2 weeks ago

Lingering ice and snow are a mixed blessing for Virginia farmers

The challenges are many, but snow slowly melting into the ground will help overcome a serious drought.

2 weeks ago

UVA Student Council passes resolution to keep Beardsley in name of ‘institutional stability’

The University of Virginia's Student Council President said his interaction with new President Scott Beardsley has been "positive," after the Council passed a resolution supporting Beardsley in the name of "institutional stability."

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