Surrounding Counties
1 week ago
Tenaska sets July 28 date for environmental community open house
Application includes BACTs mitigating emissions levels plant opponents contend were never presented to county leaders.
2 weeks ago
Localities consider sales tax referendum plans
Fluvanna is so far the only local entity to agree to a Nov. referendum of the 1% sales tax hike.
2 weeks ago
Flood watch in effect for local area
Heavy storms could quickly dump large amounts of rain, 2-3 inches in an hour, according to the forecast.
2 weeks ago
Storm leaves thousands without power
Storms with wind gusts around 75 M.P.H. played havoc with Independence Day activities
3 weeks ago
Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks
UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle County waives swimming fees at parks Thursday through Saturday
County emergency services urges staying in air conditioning as much as possible.
3 weeks ago
AAA, Virginia State Police work to keep traveling Virginians safe over July 4
AAA is urging driver to check their vehicle before taking any long trips to make sure it's ready for the extra stress of triple-digit temperatures
3 weeks ago
UVA Health finding continuing issues with counterfeit child safety seats in vehicles
It's buyer-beware as it's not illegal to sell FMVSS non-compliant seats
3 weeks ago
Judge issues injunction stopping VSP from enforcing July 1 assault weapons ban
Opponents of the Virginia statute argue that it is designed to limit gun ownership, not reduce crime.
4 weeks ago
‘Heat Dome’ could bring triple-digit temperatures heading toward Fourth of July
Plan accordingly as intense heat sets in Tuesday, potentially hitting triple-digits Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
General Assembly overcomes data center impasse to advance state budget
While failing to repeal sales tax exemptions for data centers, new budget imposes electrical consumption tax for the facilities
