Surrounding Counties
19 hours ago
Five-day rainfall did not dent Charlottesville area drought monitor
Some areas saw a little relief, but no long-term relief in sight
2 days ago
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic
Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.
7 days ago
State grant could help Albemarle attract a neighbor for AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is one of the biggest economic developments ever to arrive in Albemarle County, but there are a number of steps to complete before local residents see the benefits become a reality.
1 week ago
Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions
Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought
1 week ago
Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise
Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.
2 weeks ago
Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full
RWSA is monitoring low stream flows and lack of precipitation Accuweather said will likely continue into summer.
3 weeks ago
ACPD arrests Palmyra man in Hydraulic Rd break-in
The suspect broke into a home occupied by a couple and their infant child.
3 weeks ago
Trial of assistant principal accused of negligence in school shooting begins
Ebony Parker faces multiple counts, including eight charges of child neglect, stemming from the incident that led to the shooting of teacher Abby Zwerner, a Ruckersville native and JMU alum.
3 weeks ago
Record-high temperatures expected over the next three days
With forecasts calling for highs in the upper 90s, the region could break records set in 1911 and 1934.
3 weeks ago
Area counties join together to fight Valley Link
Campbell County is the only potentially-impacted county not in opposition at this time.
3 weeks ago
VDH declares measles outbreak in Buckingham Co.
The announcement came Wednesday, just two days after the VDH announced a case of measles in a child in the region.
3 weeks ago
Spanberger signs campus gun safety, clean energy bills in Charlottesville
The Governor held signing ceremonies at UVA's Rotunda, and Charlottesville's Apex Plaza.
4 weeks ago
VDH confirms Central Virginia measles case in Buckingham Co.
The infected child had not traveled, spurring concern that there could be more, unreported cases locally.
4 weeks ago
11th annual ‘Cares for Kids’ radiothon to benefit UVA Health Children’s
Stories will be told throughout from families who've experienced UVA Health Children's care
4 weeks ago
Local entrepreneur champions olive oil flights in top world wine region
Olive Oil Flights owner says olive oil has different qualities on the palate just like wine does
4 weeks ago
State Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum
The court ruled that the state's Democratic-led legislature violated procedural requirements when it placed the constitutional amendment on the ballot.
4 weeks ago
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank looking Saturday to Stamp Out Hunger
Letter carriers pick up non-perishable food items from people's mailboxes
