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2 hours ago

City Council considering pausing the city carbon offset program with BP

Councilors expressed concerns over how BP spends the money raised through the program.

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7 hours ago

City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed

City Councilor Lloyd Snook said that the encampment is presenting a danger to those who are residing there.

11 hours ago

UVA Health neurologist studying Medicare coverage impacts on stroke patients

The research will examine whether patient outcomes are tied to what Medicare coverage they have.

2 days ago

CPD investigating Cherry Ave. shooting Sunday

An adult male suffered two gunshot wounds.

2 days ago

City Council to consider raising water and wastewater rates

The average household would see a monthly $7 water bill increase, while paying over $4 more for wastewater service.

4 days ago

All three Albemarle swim lakes open every day starting this weekend for the summer season

Mint Springs Valley opening after multiple tests show no more toxic algae bloom.

5 days ago

Former VDOE administrator named new Greer Elementary principal

Directed state superintendent's office operations in Richmond

5 days ago

Police officers chosen for Charlottesville High School, Middle School

Officers Arron Arreguin and Tyree Kirby will begin their assignments for the 2026-27 academic year.

5 days ago

Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions

Most of central Virginia now classified under "extreme" drought

1 week ago

Consider natural gas infrastructure ahead of hurricane season, experts advise

Natural gas customers should label gas valves, water valves, and electricity main switches.

1 week ago

CHS Urban Farming makes first lettuce delivery to the school cafeteria

Urban Farming students learn much more than planting and growing plants

2 weeks ago

Old Ivy Bridge reopens to two-way traffic more than a month ahead of schedule

The construction project completed early despite the bridge being hit by an excavator in Sept.

2 weeks ago

CEA announces settlement on CCS collective bargaining public communication

The CEA had served the school board with a prohibited conduct complaint, alleging it sent out a message that contained "language that maligns the union" and "harms the relationship between the union and those that it represents," something forbidden by the bargaining resolution.

2 weeks ago

Police Chief: CPD is ‘last resort’ in moving Free Bridge encampment residents

As temperatures rise in the summer, safety concerns about the encampment are increasing.

2 weeks ago

Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full

RWSA is monitoring low stream flows and lack of precipitation Accuweather said will likely continue into summer.

2 weeks ago

Westhaven residents oppose scaled down LV Collective West Main luxury student apartments

Developer reduces proposal from 11 stories to 8 along West Main and 6 on the Westhaven side

2 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors poised to set 2027 AHIF application criteria

The board will determine the process by which it will allocate as much as $7 million from its Affordable Housing Investment Fund.

2 weeks ago

City Council endorses Swords into Plowshares design in all city parks

Three design semifinalists use Lee statue melted metal concepts in all five, and one in six, city parks

2 weeks ago

ACPD arrests Palmyra man in Hydraulic Rd break-in

The suspect broke into a home occupied by a couple and their infant child.

2 weeks ago

City Council to consider future of Police Civilian Review Board, repurposed statues

The council will also decide whether to place statues made from the melted-down R.E. Lee monument into city parks.

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