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9 hours ago
Tenaska to appeal Fluvanna Planning Commission denial
The Nebraska-based company said building a new power plant would advance the goals Fluvanna County stated in its comprehensive plan.
10 hours ago
Virginia passes temporary Congressional redistricting
That issue will go before voters in the spring. Three other amendments that passed will appear on November ballots.
18 hours ago
St. Anne’s-Belfield middle schoolers advance to world robotics competition
St. Anne’s-Belfield School Grade 8 robotics team “Next Level” has advanced to the FIRST LEGO Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, from April 29 to May 2.
1 day ago
CPD seizes narcotics, a firearm and cash at the Greenstone on 5th neighborhood
Marcus Laman Turner was arrested without incident.
1 day ago
Legislators pushing four constitutional amendments through heading toward Spanberger inauguration
More than 11 years after the first same-sex couples were married in Charlottesville, the General Assembly is poised to make the right for consenting adults to marry one of four new amendments to the state constitution being rocketed both Democratic controlled chambers of the General Assembly.
2 days ago
Gov. Youngkin delivers his last State of the Commonwealth
The governor said that the state has more opportunities than ever before.
2 days ago
Preliminary DMV report shows approximate 15% decrease in fatal crashes in Virginia
Albemarle County, however, saw eight fatal accidents in 2025 compared to seven in 2024.
2 days ago
Pruitt campaign announces ‘Daily Quarters’
In the midst of momentum Tom Perriello has gained entering the 5th District Congressional primary for Democrats, Albemarle Scottsville Supervisor Mike Pruitt officially announced Tuesday a daily effort on social media from his days in the Navy.
3 days ago
Fluvanna Planning Commission decides new power plant not in substantial accord with Comprehensive Plan
Fluvanna County's Planning Commission Tuesday night by a three-to-one vote decided the proposed second Tenaska-owned natural gas-fueled electric power plant alongside its existing plant on Branch Road "is not in substantial accord with the (county) Comprehensive Plan".
3 days ago
Spanberger adding local flavor to Dept. of Education
The Governor-elect named Charlottesville City Schools graduate Jenna Conway to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the University of Virginia's Director for State Government Relations Connor Andrews as state Deputy Secretary of Education.
3 days ago
Albemarle considering first 6-12 English Language Arts curriculum since 2007
A proposed English Language Arts learning resource for grades 6-12 is now available for public review in advance of potential adoption by the Albemarle County School Board.
3 days ago
BRAFB receives 30,000 pounds of frozen meat
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' donation to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank translates to more than 90,000 servings.
3 days ago
FluCo Planning Commission to consider proposed power plant
Environmental and rural conservation groups are expected to pack into the Fluvanna County Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night as commissioners decide if the Tenaska Expedition Generation power plant expansion off Branch Road "is substantially in accord with the County's Comprehensive Plan."
4 days ago
UVA infectious disease specialist has eye on three viruses in 2026
Dr. Peter Jackson published an article in the online researcher journal The Conversation, highlighting the data and risks behind avian influenza, M-pox and the Oropouche virus.
4 days ago
Charlottesville Free Clinic preparing for a 2026 patient surge
The Charlottesville Free Clinic announced Monday it is bracing for a significant increase in patient demand as federal changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and Medicaid funding take effect, resulting in thousands of local residents losing or facing barriers to affordable health coverage.
5 days ago
UVA Health Medical Center again in Becker’s “100 Great Hospitals in America”
Changes in leadership did not affect UVA Health University Medical Center's status is they remained one of two Virginia hospitals among the Becker's Hospital Review list of "100 Great Hospitals in America: 2025".
6 days ago
City Manager using Monopoly money to demonstrate spending real money
Charlottesville's City Manager has scheduled three community budget forums in the next week where people will use fake money instructing them how real money is spent.
1 week ago
Former UVA legal counsel believes Scott Beardsley could have a short Presidency
"It could be that President Beardsley is only there for a short period of time," said former University of Virginia chief legal counsel Tim Heaphy Friday morning on NewsRadio WINA.
1 week ago
Albemarle County sees drop in criminal activity
Police Chief Sean Reeves credits partnerships with the Charlottesville PD, VSP, and UVA PD.
