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3 hours ago
City Manager recommends 2-cent real estate tax hike in $279-million 2027 budget
City Manager Sam Sanders says real estate tax rate increase needed to balance budget priorities
7 hours ago
Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere
Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings
16 hours ago
Critics voice objection to city’s SRO plans
Some feel Charlottesville City Schools has better places to focus city spending, but the district's SROs won't require additional funding.
22 hours ago
Charlottesville Fire to host community town hall
The event will give attendees the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on the city's fire and rescue services
24 hours ago
On 30th anniversary of abduction, murder of Alicia Showalter Reynolds, VSP still seeking info
On Monday, the 30th anniversary of the Harrisonburg native's disappearance, Virginia State Police put out an appeal for the public to help them find Alicia Showalter Reynolds' abductor and killer.
1 day ago
Area Congressional delegation reacts along party lines to attack on Iran
The area's Congressional delegation split along party lines in regard to President Trump's and Israel's attack on Iran.
1 day ago
Winter Weather Advisory issued for 4 p.m. Monday through 7 a.m. Tuesday
The forecast is for mixed precipitation that Accuweather predicts will be a coating-to-an-inch accumulation.
2 days ago
Del. Laufer touts more school funds in budget, including study of eliminating LCI funding formula
55th District Delegate Amy Laufer (D-Albemarle) said she hopes the Virginia Senate keeps a budget provision of $400-million in flexible funding.
3 days ago
McGuire Congressional office unable to find Lucero constituent inquiries
Louisa real estate broker Melanie Lucero said she entered the Congressional race for the 5th District to primary fellow Republican John McGuire, in large part, because she said McGuire was not responsive to his constituents.
4 days ago
Charlottesville man arrested for child exploitation
Eric Lamont Hawkins, 48, is facing four charges.
4 days ago
One minor injury in Cardinal Hill Lane fire in Albemarle
An adult was evaluated at the scene for minor injuries in a late Thursday afternoon fire that affected four units in the 3300 block of Cardinal Hill Lane off Old Lynchburg Road.
4 days ago
VDOT seeks input on Route 522 study from Unionville to the Culpeper line
VDOT is looking for public input on safety and traffic improvements along Route 522 (Zachary Taylor Highway) between Route 20 in Unionville through Orange County until the Culpeper County line.
5 days ago
VSP seeking information on an I-64 hit-and-run involving a semi
An SUV lost control when it was cut off by a pickup trying to avoid a pilot vehicle behind a semi with an oversized load.
5 days ago
Quentin Lamar Burgess will serve 35 years for 2023 murder of his aunt
Carolyn Grooms died from severe head injuries.
5 days ago
Melanie Lucero to challenge incumbent John McGuire in 5th District GOP primary
Lucero, a former Marine, is a Louisa real estate agent.
5 days ago
Virginia Congressional primary moved to Aug. 4
The General Assembly has moved the 2026 primaries in Virginia to Aug. 4.
6 days ago
Tony Bennett hired by Lakers as NBA draft advisor
The former Cavaliers head coach will advise Lakers' President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka in his new role.
6 days ago
Fluvanna Planning Commission rejects Tenaska power plant request
The commission approved amending the county ordinance to allow taller smokestacks, but went on to deny Tenaska's request to have them.
7 days ago
Marie Durrer chosen as interim Greene County supervisor
Durrer's appointment is a return to a familiar place.
1 week ago
Albemarle County Executive to propose 2027 budget on top of more assessment increases
After seeing real estate assessments rise an average of nearly 6.2%, Albemarle County residents await the new budget County Executive Jeff Richardson will present at noon Wednesday to the Board of Supervisors in Room 241 of the County Administration Building.
