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2 weeks ago
New Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO enters job with increasing demand and reduced supply
Network partners are working to fill gaps from a 20-25% USDA reduction in donations to food banks.
2 weeks ago
AAA: Average gas prices dropped nationwide, in Virginia this week
The national price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped six cents nationally and two cents in Virginia.
3 weeks ago
DOJ alleges fraud in SPLC’s use of paid informants
A federal indictment alleges the SLPC paid members of hate groups to support them, not to gather covert intelligence on those group's plans and actions.
3 weeks ago
LCPS teacher Kate Fletcher runs 107 miles to Jamestown in 10th Lion Pride Run
The Louisa County English teacher has raised more than $100,000 for college scholarships for county students.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors approve $727.7 million 2027 budget with no tax rate increases
The budget adds an additional $2 million to AHIF without raising personal property tax.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors to finalize 2027 budget Wednesday
The $724 million budget is 13% higher than 2026's budget, and some are questioning why.
3 weeks ago
$3 million mistake on agenda prompts City Council to add special meeting
Bond authorization for $7 million listed only for $4.3 million
3 weeks ago
Billy Strings postpones upcoming shows after JPJ injury
The Grammy-winning musician confirmed he broke his left leg during Saturday's show in Charlottesville.
3 weeks ago
City Council to decide on moving some CIP money in Monday night meeting
The council is planning to reallocate funds from its Capital Improvement Program Contingency fund toward one-time expenditures.
3 weeks ago
Did Billy Strings suffer an injury during Saturday’s JPJ show?
Strings' representatives did not release any information Saturday or Sunday morning, and a JPJ spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.
3 weeks ago
Local economists: Federal spending driving affordability issues locally, nationally
Both conservative and progressive economists agree that federal spending is a major problem and is making the lack of affordability for the average American even worse.
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville School Board moving forward with officers in schools
A vote to rescind the board's earlier decision failed Thursday night.
4 weeks ago
Gov. Spanberger cuts ribbon on UVA-student created AgroSpheres biotech company in Albemarle Co.
AgroSpheres is one of Time Magazine's top green tech companies in the world.
4 weeks ago
Albemarle issues immediate open-air burn ban in light of NWS fire danger warnings
Greene Co. issued a similar ban Wednesday. The NWS has the region under an alert for elevated fire risks.
4 weeks ago
Girlfriend of accused sexual exploiter of a minor charged with witness tampering
A Honduran woman has been arrested and charged with witness tampering in connection with her boyfriend's sexual exploitation of a minor case.
4 weeks ago
ACPD investigating two overnight shootings in Four Seasons Drive area
Investigators don't believe the two incidents are related.
4 weeks ago
In Charlottesville, Spanberger unveils new Virginia tourism plan
The Governor said the city highlights how tourism can be an economic "driver."
4 weeks ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla to visit Virginia at the end of April
The royal couple will be in the U.S. in late April.
4 weeks ago
Last public hearing on proposed Albemarle taxes and budget Wed. night
Taxes, budget, and AC44 work plans highlights supervisors' Wednesday meeting
4 weeks ago
Fatal Crimora shooting under investigation
Sheriff's deputies located a deceased man after receiving a 911 call.
