Albemarle County
8 hours ago
Scott Wagner and Kristi Norman make $5 million commitment to UVA athletics
The financial contribution is designed to strengthen football and men's basketball operational support while expanding scholarship opportunities for Virginia women's sports.
1 day ago
Albemarle Supervisors to consider board pay raise, and county employee housing affordability measure
Staff is making proposals for how to spend $840,000 in remaining AHIF money be directed to a county employee affordable housing pilot program
2 days ago
City Council approves water and wastewater rate increases, natural gas rate decrease
Average water and wastewater bills are expected to go up $11 monthly, while the average gas bill should decrease by $1.50.
2 days ago
WalletHub survey ranks Virginia the nation’s top patriotic state heading into America250
A strong active-duty military and veteran presence combined with civic education put Virginia at the top of the list
2 days ago
Is year-round school the solution to summer learning loss?
City of Promise Executive Director Price Thomas discussed the challenges of keeping kids on grade level during summer break.
3 days ago
UVA Health program looks to reverse children drinking too many sugary drinks
The trial has six education components to bring mindfulness and reduction to sugary drink consumption
6 days ago
Record heat and severe storm chances spark National Weather Service advisory
The heat advisory had been set from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday
1 week ago
57-year old found deceased inside Free Bridge encampment tent
Officers called to investigate a foul odor around 4:55 a.m.
1 week ago
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority starts lithium battery disposal site at Ivy
The new site allows for consumers get rid of lithium batteries which could be a potential fire hazard.
2 weeks 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 weeks 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.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle Supervisors to hear transportation priorities and discuss county schools
5th Street/(-64 interchange gets top listing among 169 priority transportation projects
2 weeks ago
City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed
City Councilor Lloyd Snook said that the encampment is presenting a danger to those who are residing there.
2 weeks ago
UVA Health neurologist studying Medicare coverage impacts on stroke patients
The research will examine whether patient outcomes are tied to what Medicare coverage they have.
3 weeks 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.
3 weeks ago
All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season
Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.
3 weeks ago
Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal
Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond
3 weeks ago
Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions
Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought
3 weeks ago
Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise
Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.
4 weeks ago
Old Ivy Bridge reopens to two-way traffic more than a month ahead of schedule
The construction project completed early despite the bridge being hit by an excavator in Sept.
