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2 weeks ago

Council agrees to allow scale back of Kindlewood project to 385 total units

Originally planned to be 425 units in 2018, it will now aim for 385.

2 weeks ago

No make-ups for missed City trash and recycling collections

Due to the recent winter weather, the City of Charlottesville has acknowledged some trash and recycling collection routes experienced incomplete or missed service.

2 weeks ago

Valerie Hayes trial set to last four weeks

Witnesses will include several from Scotland, where Hayes and her codefendants fought extradition for 7 years.

2 weeks ago

City Council considers ICE resolution, part of packed agenda

The City Council will also hear reports on solar power options at public schools and rising costs for Phase 4 of the Kindlewood project.

2 weeks ago

First-responders help at some bus stops in city’s back-to-school effort

The City Manager and first-responder leadership put together the plan overnight Sunday into Monday to help students at bus stops going back to school after a week off due to the winter snowstorm.

2 weeks ago

Legal analysts disagree on whether redistricting amendment will be on April ballot

A disposition of whether the Congressional redistricting Constitutional amendment actually goes on the April ballot as approved by the General Assembly is predicated on when an election begins.

2 weeks ago

Greene Co. Supervisors taking applications for interim at-large seat

Francis McGuigan resigned from that post earlier this month, then tried to rescind that resignation two days later.

3 weeks ago

Weekend snowstorm should mostly miss Albemarle County area

Forecasts call for between a light-dusting of snow to 1 1/2 inches for the local area.

3 weeks ago

Louisa County to auction off surplus vehicles, equipment

Bids for the online auction close Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

ACLU: Ice eying new detention center in Augusta County

In a response to an ACLU Freedom of Information Act filed over the summer, the Department of Homeland Security revealed it is considering converting a former correctional facility into an ICE detention center.

3 weeks ago

VDOT still working secondaries and neighborhoods with little help from Mother Nature

VDOT crews continue their around-the-clock operations on the area roads as "below-freezing temperatures persist".

3 weeks ago

Southwest Virginia judge rules Democrats’ congressional redistricting effort illegal

Democrats ran into a setback on Tuesday in Virginia to fight back against President Donald Trump's congressional redistricting efforts.

3 weeks ago

As area digs out from snow and ice, the upcoming weekend could bring more

The forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for a chance of snow in the region.

3 weeks ago

VDOT plowing and treating secondaries and neighborhoods

The Culpeper District's Sharon Ketcham told WINA Morning News it's still a good idea not to travel unless necessary.

3 weeks ago

Former JMU professor, Charlottesville resident sentenced for possession of child pornography

William Chisholm Van Norman will serve two years and nine months.

3 weeks ago

Warming shelters, other services available in city to combat cold

With frigid air keeping the area in its grasp all week, the City of Charlottesvillle reminded residents of two warming shelters open, and community partners extending operations during the cold spell.

4 weeks ago

Attorney General Jay Jones seeks new UVA general counsel in “national talent search”

New Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has announced a "national talent search" to fill chief counsel positions at three state universities, including at UVA.

4 weeks ago

Winter Storm Warning 7 p.m. Saturday through 1 a.m. Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the area that slightly shortens the predicted duration beginning 7 p.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Monday.

4 weeks ago

ACPS announces adjustments if schools have to close next week

If the weekend's forecasted inclement weather forces school closings next week, Albemarle County Public Schools said any more than two missed days will result in an adjustment to the calendar, the division announced Friday.

4 weeks ago

Indivisible Charlottesville to protest ICE, Target

Target, a Minneapolis-based national retailer, is the target of criticism over its reported support for ICE agents in the city. 

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