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1 week ago
City Economic Development sets NexGen Skilled Trades Day next month
Calling them "the backbone of every community", Charlottesville's Office of Economic Development has set up a NextGen Skilled Trades Day for next month at PVCC.
2 weeks ago
Mitchell Rosner, MD, has been named UVA Health CEO
Rosner's permanent appointment came after more than two dozen UVA Health chairs and leaders asked it be given.
2 weeks ago
UVA BOV approves leasing of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville schools
UVA's Board of Vistors approved the leasing of its Oak Lawn property to Charlottesville City Schools during its meeting on Friday. The decision comes after the federal government awarded the Federal Executive Institute property to UVA despite initially awarding it to the city schools.
2 weeks ago
The Paramount launches the Theater Kids Club
Members get to enjoy free, kid-friendly movies, free popcorn included.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle schools’ weapons screening progress report: needs improvement
A week into new weapons screenings at Albemarle's three high schools, the progress report says "needs improvement".
2 weeks ago
AccuWeather revises down upper range of tropical forecast as Cville area remains dry
The Charlottesville area has yet to be touched by tropical cyclone moisture, and a revised AccuWeather tropical season forecast reduces a chance a little bit.
2 weeks ago
Amidst rise in political violence, Virginia politicians aren’t hiding
Despite high-profile political violence, including Wednesday's assassination of Charlie Kirk, Virginia political figures say they won't be scared away from getting facetime with voters.
2 weeks ago
Fort Defiance school complex threat deemed not credible; two HBCU’s locked down in unrelated threats
After remaining inside until the conclusion of an investigation, activities and schedules resumed as normal for the morning after the Augusta County Sheriff's Office investigated a threat to the Fort Defiance High and Middle School complex.
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville and Albemarle fire depts. remember 9/11 with the public
The atrium at the Fontaine fire station is open for quiet reflection today, and what they're calling "a solemn tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department will join together in a stair climb event Saturday to honor and remember those who lost their lives".
2 weeks ago
Virginia flags join American flags at half-staff for Charlie Kirk’s death
Governor Youngkin and Virginia 5th District Representative are commemorating Charlie Kirk.
2 weeks ago
Former UVA LB Charles McDaniel gives record football donation
Virginia Athletics and the Virginia Athletics Foundation (VAF) announced Wednesday a $1-million commitment from former First-Team All-ACC linebacker Charles McDaniel, a 1986 grad, and wife, Tricia... UVA Class of '87.
2 weeks ago
Rockingham County has reached the end of its proposed book ban list
In the end, 38 books were pulled from the shelves.
2 weeks ago
Advocate says tariffs have started to affect Virginia farmers
"The president's tariffs are gambling with farmers' lives."
2 weeks ago
Albemarle County has turned to an experienced interim registrar as early voting nears
Albemarle County's new interim registrar Debbie Wilson has been able to proverbially hit the ground running as her office prepares for in-person absentee voting to begin next week.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle planners defer large I-64/Rt 29 development decision until December
Evenly divided 3-to-3 on the proposal Riverbend Development submitted, for the southwest corner of the I-64/Route 29 interchange, the Albemarle County Planning Commission agreed Tuesday evening to defer a decision on the proposal until December 16.
2 weeks ago
Tourism brought in nearly $1 billion to the area in 2024
With dining leading the way, Albemarle and Charlottesville brought in nearly $1 billion in tourism in 2024.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle adds new search options in new GIS parcel viewer
As part of new GIS Viewer system Albemarle County implemented in July following the cyberattack shutdown, the county has added two new parcel filter tools to improve viewer experience.
2 weeks ago
Ronald McDonald House provides community for families at UVA Hospital
Since 1981, the Charlottsville Ronald McDonald House has provided support to the families of sick children.
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville Police to host Community Police Academy
The city's Community Police Academy gives everyday civilians the opportunity to receive training on the daily operations and functions of the department.
2 weeks ago
Suspects in custody after shooting at tow truck driver
Albemarle County Police have arrested two people after a tow truck driver reported being shot at early Tuesday morning.
