Albemarle County

2 days ago

With pending case, State Board takes no action in certifying redistricting vote

Elections Commissioner Steven Koski said board will act accordingly upon a final order from the Virginia Supreme Court.

2 days ago

ACPD arrests wanted Crozet man after Thursday evening pursuit

41-year old Jonathan A. Iseman was wanted in Augusta, Rockbridge, Waynesboro and Charlottesville

4 days ago

Fire guts Hammocks Gap Rd. home

The three occupants of the home were able to escape without injury.

4 days ago

Southern Poverty Law Center claims DOJ knew about paid informants alleged in indictment

DOJ indictment includes $287,000 allegedly paid to a Unite the Right online organzer

5 days ago

Supreme Court of Virginia upholds injunction halting redistricting vote certification

Tuesday's ruling upholds the injunction issued by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley and comes three days before the State Board of Elections is to meet Friday to certify the April 21 vote.

6 days ago

Redistricting hearings begin at state Supreme Court

Republicans argue Democrats didn't follow the state constitution because early voting had already begun when the General Assembly held a special session.

6 days ago

New Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO enters job with increasing demand and reduced supply

Network partners are working to fill gaps from a 20-25% USDA reduction in donations to food banks.

1 week ago

AAA: Average gas prices dropped nationwide, in Virginia this week

The national price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped six cents nationally and two cents in Virginia.

1 week ago

Albemarle Supervisors approve $727.7 million 2027 budget with no tax rate increases

The budget adds an additional $2 million to AHIF without raising personal property tax.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to finalize 2027 budget Wednesday

The $724 million budget is 13% higher than 2026's budget, and some are questioning why.

2 weeks ago

Billy Strings postpones upcoming shows after JPJ injury

The Grammy-winning musician confirmed he broke his left leg during Saturday's show in Charlottesville.

2 weeks ago

Did Billy Strings suffer an injury during Saturday’s JPJ show?

Strings' representatives did not release any information Saturday or Sunday morning, and a JPJ spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.

2 weeks ago

Local economists: Federal spending driving affordability issues locally, nationally

Both conservative and progressive economists agree that federal spending is a major problem and is making the lack of affordability for the average American even worse.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger cuts ribbon on UVA-student created AgroSpheres biotech company in Albemarle Co.

AgroSpheres is one of Time Magazine's top green tech companies in the world.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle issues immediate open-air burn ban in light of NWS fire danger warnings

Greene Co. issued a similar ban Wednesday. The NWS has the region under an alert for elevated fire risks.

2 weeks ago

Girlfriend of accused sexual exploiter of a minor charged with witness tampering

A Honduran woman has been arrested and charged with witness tampering in connection with her boyfriend's sexual exploitation of a minor case.

2 weeks ago

ACPD investigating two overnight shootings in Four Seasons Drive area

Investigators don't believe the two incidents are related.

3 weeks ago

In Charlottesville, Spanberger unveils new Virginia tourism plan

The Governor said the city highlights how tourism can be an economic "driver."

3 weeks ago

Last public hearing on proposed Albemarle taxes and budget Wed. night

Taxes, budget, and AC44 work plans highlights supervisors' Wednesday meeting

3 weeks ago

NWS: Fire risk elevated in Charlottesville area

The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and dry and breezy conditions prompted the warning.

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