Charlottesville City
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.
13 hours ago
Charlottesville Council to discuss transition of city vehicles to electric
Council will also begin laying the groundwork for a city cannabis market in 2027 in a consent agenda resolution.
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.
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.
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
One shot in 5th St. Taco Bell parking lot Sunday morning
CPD said there's no ongoing search for a suspect and the incident appears to be an isolated dispute between two individuals.
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
City Council rejects 0 Court Square slave block marker over accuracy concerns
The Court Square Enslavement Memorial Group maintains block existed according to family stories, but HRC stated there's no first-hand evidence it existed.
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
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
Crozet-based Starr Hill announces merger with Richmond-based Hardywood
The breweries will keep operating their own brands and taproom locations.
4 weeks ago
Charlottesville considering taking over city trash pickup
Public Works Director Steven Hicks outlines plan for City to take over trash collection
4 weeks ago
City Council to be presented with winter snow and ice mitigation plans
Council will also consider affordable housing agreements with three entities including on that converts the old Emmet St. Holiday Inn building.
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.
