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Albemarle Supervisors to consider Southwood second phase agreement with Habitat

Supervisors will also consider charging for MicroCAT rides that have been free during a pilot program.

18 hours ago

City readies to open shelter, clear homeless encampments

Charlottesville's temporary shelter is set to open Tuesday at 2000 Holiday Dr.

3 days ago

UVA among nation’s first implanting new wireless pacemaker to treat slow heart rhythms

The announcement comes just a few months after UVA Health became the first in MidAtlantic to install a new wireless pacemaker for heart failure patients.

4 days ago

Albemarle SPEAR report highlights economic developments, emergency response times

The report tracks the county's progress in hitting goals set in the county's FY 2024-2028 Strategic Plan.

5 days ago

City, CASS reach deal to operate Holiday Dr.

The city will pay Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) up to $3.2 million for operation of shelter with 120-person capacity

6 days ago

VA AG’s office awarded $353 million from national Meta settlement

Virginia was a part of the $17 billion settlement with 47 states, D.C., and three territories against Meta Platforms Inc, owners of major social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.

6 days ago

Gov. Spanberger asks Trump Administration to reconsider tariff-free beef imports

Albemarle cow-calf producer urges creating more opportunity in the early breeding operation to incentivize increasing herd sizes

7 days ago

Woman arrested for attempting to enter Monticello High with a firearm

48-year old Bridget L. Counts of Madison Heights admitted she had firearm in her purse when a School Resource Officer approached her.

7 days ago

Charlottesville man crashes vehicle on Ridge St. following VSP pursuit

25-year-old Wesley Gibson has since been charged with driving under the influence, eluding, and possession of a concealed weapon.

1 week ago

Mobile home fire kills one in Dyke

ACFR is investigating the fatal Sunday night fire on Simmons Gap Rd.

1 week ago

Retiring Albemarle Police Chief Sean Reeves wants internal promotion to replace him

In an exclusive interview, the 25-year ACPD veteran reflected on his career and what's next for the department.

1 week ago

Fewer Atlantic basin hurricanes forecasted

AccuWeather predicts 3-5 storms will impact the U.S., and 1-2 storms will become major hurricanes.

1 week ago

UVA Health leads nation in treatment of rare vascular condition in elite athletes

The medical team has treated over 100 patients for Iliac artery endofibrosis, a condition most often found in elite athletes.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors recognize retiring police chief

Col. Sean Reeves is retiring on Oct. 1 after 25 years working in the ACPD.

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to consider Attain on 5th issues

The board will consider an application for an affordable housing tax rebate from the developer of the Attain on 5th apartment complex during its meeting Wednesday.

2 weeks ago

Nonprofit Cville BioHub working to develop local talent for area’s biotech industry

Its data shows one-in-three area Bachelor of Science grads leaving within a decade, and Cville BioHub fosters connections to keep them here.

2 weeks ago

City Council unanimously approves $3 million state budget money for Salvation Army Center For Hope

City Manager Sam Sanders said negotiations are ongoing regarding the allocation of the remaining $4 million.

2 weeks ago

City doing targeted storm debris pickup through Aug. 23 in Greenbrier and Locust Grove

Curbside piles must consist of only storm-related vegetative debris, and no lumber will be picked up by the city.

2 weeks ago

CPD mourning death of K-9 Blue at his handler’s Greene Co. residence

The K-9 was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive inside a CPD police car Sunday evening, and State Police are now investigating.

2 weeks ago

City Council appropriating $3 million in state funds to Salvation Army Center of Hope project

State money in the budget with help of Sen. Creigh Deeds includes $7 million total for transitional housing and workforce development services

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