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5 days ago
Tenaska sets July 28 date for environmental community open house
Application includes BACTs mitigating emissions levels plant opponents contend were never presented to county leaders.
1 week ago
Five people displaced by a Wed. morning Scottsville fire
Three home at the time escaped unhurt before firefighters arrived
2 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.
2 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.
2 weeks ago
Storm leaves thousands without power
Storms with wind gusts around 75 M.P.H. played havoc with Independence Day activities
2 weeks ago
74 new American citizens naturalized at annual Monticello ceremony
Gov. Abigail Spanberger gave the keynote address at the 64th annual event.
2 weeks ago
Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks
UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle County waives swimming fees at parks Thursday through Saturday
County emergency services urges staying in air conditioning as much as possible.
2 weeks ago
AAA, Virginia State Police work to keep traveling Virginians safe over July 4
AAA is urging driver to check their vehicle before taking any long trips to make sure it's ready for the extra stress of triple-digit temperatures
3 weeks ago
UVA Health finding continuing issues with counterfeit child safety seats in vehicles
It's buyer-beware as it's not illegal to sell FMVSS non-compliant seats
3 weeks ago
Judge issues injunction stopping VSP from enforcing July 1 assault weapons ban
Opponents of the Virginia statute argue that it is designed to limit gun ownership, not reduce crime.
3 weeks ago
‘Heat Dome’ could bring triple-digit temperatures heading toward Fourth of July
Plan accordingly as intense heat sets in Tuesday, potentially hitting triple-digits Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
SPLC motion alleges ‘vindictive prosecution’
The motion cites statements made by President Trump and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.
4 weeks ago
UVA names Yael Grushka-Cockayne as new Darden School Dean
Grushka-Cockayne will become the first woman to lead Darden in its 70-year history.
4 weeks ago
General Assembly overcomes data center impasse to advance state budget
While failing to repeal sales tax exemptions for data centers, new budget imposes electrical consumption tax for the facilities
4 weeks ago
Gov. Spanberger urges voluntary water conservation statewide as RWSA eyes reservoir conditions here
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Though the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority said the local reservoirs “are doing alright…
4 weeks ago
Albemarle, Charlottesville have 11 new projects included in VDOT’s Six-year plan
In all, the county and city have 84 total projects out of 4,300-plus in the statewide plan.
4 weeks ago
Early voting for Aug. 4 primaries underway
Cville and Albemarle poll locations closed June 19 and July 3, and two Sunday dates added to early voting schedule
4 weeks ago
Albemarle Co. promotes Bart Svoboda from deputy to Director of Community Development
Svoboda has served in Albemarle Co. development, zoning, and planning for 19 years
