Albemarle County
12 hours ago
After heavy early voting turnout, Election Day polls open 6 a.m. Tuesday
Voters will be casting their ballots in multiple congressional races across the state, as well as on three potential amendments to the state constitution.
3 days ago
UVA Health acquires vacant State Farm property on Pantops
UVA Health plans to move many outpatient services to the 365,000 square foot building, beginning patient service in 2028.
4 days ago
Supervisors to consider North Gander proposal without Planning Commission endorsement
Planners said there's too much concern about traffic implications along Carrsbrook and 29, and environmental factors for bodies of water for them to green-light the proposed development.
5 days ago
The Great Rotumpkin returns to UVA leading into Halloween
Spooky scenes projected onto the Rotunda north side will be accompanied by appropriate musical scores, all courtesy of UVA Arts.
6 days ago
CVEC cuts ribbon on solar facility serving Albemarle and Nelson Co.
CVEC President and CEO Gary Wood said this fourth CVEC solar facility provides local generation that ensures reliability and affordability.
7 days ago
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock makes Albemarle appearance to back Sen. Mark Warner, House candidate Tom Perriello
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock, South Carolina Rep. James Clyburn, and Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine participated in a food insecurity discussion along with Sen. Mark Warner and Tom Perriello.
1 week ago
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday
A UVA Health psychologist specializing in pain management and opioid stewardship said keeping unwanted or expired drugs around compounds multiple risk factors leading to abuse.
2 weeks ago
UVA warns of parking policies, traffic issues for Friday night football game
The university is spreading the word about changes to parking policies and warning of an expected uptick in traffic as normal weekday drivers mix with game-day ones.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors received School Board request, haven’t set a meeting
Supervisors Chair Ned Gallaway called scheduling a meeting with the School Board "premature" until the board has the chance to respond to more elements of the supervisor's resolution.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle supervisors to consider distribution of $7 million in AHIF funds
Habitat for Humanity Charlottesville submitted the top two rated projects, according to county staff.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Co Fire Rescue gets $1.03 million SAFER grant to hire six new firefighters
The six will be among 24 new firefighters the county expects to hire for its first of two training classes in 2027.
2 weeks ago
City Council to consider 0 Court Square auction block signage
The City Historic Resources Commission is recommending more consideration of appropriate commemorations, stating there's no evidence an auction block existed at that particular spot.
2 weeks ago
VDOT sets design public hearing for Avon St. multimodal improvements
City Council endorsed the plan in August 2025 despite the loss of 33 on-street parking spots.
3 weeks ago
UVA Hospital chief epidemiologist: Local respiratory illness isn’t the flu
Dr. Costi Sifri said vaccination is the best preventative measure and this season's vaccine looks early to be a good match with the strain seen in the bellwether Southern hemisphere.
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors call special meeting to discuss school scandals
The division has been roiled over the past six months by arrests and resignations that have put it in legal peril while also damaging public trust and confidence in the school system.
3 weeks ago
VDOT seeks input on Emmet St. and 250 Bypass interchange and corridor reconfiguration
The department recently launched two surveys as it explores potential improvements along Route 29. Both surveys will be accepting comments through Oct. 27.
3 weeks ago
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to open applications Tuesday
The federally funded program, offered through the Virginia Department of Social Services, aims to help low-income households with their heating bills.
4 weeks ago
Two weeks after emergency closure, still no timeframe on Proffit Rd. bridge repair
VDOT Resident Engineer Greg Cooley told Albemarle Supervisors being in a railroad right-of-way complicates the project.
4 weeks ago
Crozet-based Starr Hill announces merger with Richmond-based Hardywood
The breweries will keep operating their own brands and taproom locations.
4 weeks ago
Albemarle Co. braces for deer-vs-car crash season
Half of Virginia's 6,526 deer-related collisions in 2025 were Oct. through Dec. resulting in property damage costs 20% more than 2024.
