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2 weeks ago
Families making mental and physical preparations on the weekend before school starts
UVA Health child psychologist said anxiety is normal for children before school starts
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Co. Police Chief to retire in October
Deputy Chief Camille Stewart will continue as acting chief until Aug. 14, when Deputy Chief of Operations Randy Jamerson assumes the role.
2 weeks ago
For City Manager, emergency shelter progress an ’emotional’ issue
Sam Sanders and his staff have found it possible to open emergency shelter at Holiday Drive while continuing construction, despite Sanders' previously believing it to be impossible.
2 weeks ago
Gov. Spanberger announces intervention in Dominion Energy-NextEra merger
Spanberger is expected to push for certain assurances from Dominion as it goes before the State Corporation Commission for approval of the deal.
2 weeks ago
CPD seeks convicted felon in connection with 5th St. Station shooting
20-year-old Nysoun Gardner has been identified as the suspect in Thursday morning's shooting, which left three people injured.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors to workshop affordable housing, community development
Supervisors will contemplate the Housing Albemarle policy as well as the selection of the first AC44 Activity Center.
2 weeks ago
City Council approves up to $4 million to open low-barrier shelter
The city will contract with outside agencies to run the facility at 2000 Holiday Dr.
3 weeks ago
Badge of humor: Nelson Co. Sheriff connecting with community
Sheriff Mark Embrey said the department has added about 6,000 followers since it infused humor into its social media posts.
3 weeks ago
City Council to consider spending $4 million for emergency sheltering of homeless
This comes as the city continues to move forward with its plan to clear the Free Bridge homeless encampment on or around Sept. 1 and open the property at 2000 Holiday Dr. as a temporary shelter.
3 weeks ago
UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research
Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing
3 weeks ago
Drought conditions have not improved locally
Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known
3 weeks ago
PVCC course addresses area dental hygienist shortage
Virginia Dental Association finds the state has 6,515 dentists in the workforce compared to 5,372 dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care.
3 weeks ago
ACPS says Lambs Lane campus won’t be ready for start of school year
Students will attend classes at the Boys & Girls Club on Lambs Lane and eat lunch in Albemarle High School's cafeteria for at least the first three weeks of school.
3 weeks ago
ODU did not inquire about criminal past of student who shot and killed Charlottesville native Brandon Shah
Report says Shah fought back with "extraordinary heroism" that prevented further shootings.
3 weeks ago
Residents express health concerns during Tenaska open house
While strict regular monitoring would be implemented at power station, the closest DEQ air monitoring station is at Albemarle High School.
3 weeks ago
Paint the Town Orange moved to Aug. 28
The event on the eve of the team's home opener against North Carolina State will include a pep rally and spirit walk.
4 weeks ago
Tenaska holding required info session on Fluvanna power plant proposal
The Nebraska-based company is seeking to build a second power plant in Fluvanna County.
4 weeks ago
UVA scientist uses $6.5 million grant to improve lymphatic disease diagnoses
A new SALT MRI assuages issue of some suffering undiagnosed for as many as 20 years.
4 weeks ago
VHHA: self-paying Va. ER visits increased 49% from 2022 to 2025
VHHA noted this is before major Medicaid cuts, which will likely result in more uninsured ER visits in the future.
4 weeks ago
Albemarle Schools hold ribbon-cutting for Mountain View Upper Elementary
The new school is ACPS' first in 24 years, and Principal Seth Kennard said students will benefit greatly from the additional space.
