Charlottesville City

14 hours ago

City Council to consider spending $4 million for emergency sheltering of homeless

This comes as the city continues to move forward with its plan to clear the Free Bridge homeless encampment on or around Sept. 1 and open the property at 2000 Holiday Dr. as a temporary shelter.

2 days ago

UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research

Governor Spanberger announces $2.4 million Virginia Catalyst grants for surgical antibiotic delivery, blood loss prevention product, and ultrasonic bone fracture healing

2 days ago

Drought conditions have not improved locally

Rain forecast every day next week will have impact on reservoirs right now around 90%, but extent of help is not known

2 days ago

PVCC course addresses area dental hygienist shortage

Virginia Dental Association finds the state has 6,515 dentists in the workforce compared to 5,372 dental hygienists, a ratio that can delay patient care. 

6 days ago

ODU did not inquire about criminal past of student who shot and killed Charlottesville native Brandon Shah

Report says Shah fought back with "extraordinary heroism" that prevented further shootings.

6 days ago

Paint the Town Orange moved to Aug. 28

The event on the eve of the team's home opener against North Carolina State will include a pep rally and spirit walk.

1 week ago

VHHA: self-paying Va. ER visits increased 49% from 2022 to 2025

VHHA noted this is before major Medicaid cuts, which will likely result in more uninsured ER visits in the future.

2 weeks ago

RWSA to perform controlled blast near Ragged Mountain on Friday

Crews will conduct the controlled blasting between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Foxhaven Farm to break up rock for a water line installation.

2 weeks ago

AAA disperses tips for driving if caught in severe weather

Morgan Dean with AAA MidAtlantic shared crucial advice for want to do if you're on the road when severe weather hits.

2 weeks ago

Assistant City Manager details future actions at encampment and Holiday Drive

Charlottesville Assistant City Manager Samuel Roman shared the city's plan to clear the encampments at Free Bridge and 0 East High by Sept. 1.

2 weeks ago

Cville Food Co-op bows out of 501 Cherry grocery store

The developers pledge to ask other operators as to join the project following the co-op's departure.

4 weeks ago

Localities consider sales tax referendum plans

Fluvanna is so far the only local entity to agree to a Nov. referendum of the 1% sales tax hike.

4 weeks ago

Flood watch in effect for local area

Heavy storms could quickly dump large amounts of rain, 2-3 inches in an hour, according to the forecast.

4 weeks ago

Storm leaves thousands without power

Storms with wind gusts around 75 M.P.H. played havoc with Independence Day activities

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