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2 weeks ago

National Weather Service: 90 mph winds through region Friday

Albemarle County residents are being asked to report damage to the county as it works to assess the impact of the storm.

2 weeks ago

ACPD investigating gun shot victim found near Ivy Rd.

A man Charlottesville Police found near Ivy Rd. suffering from a gunshot wound late Saturday night is believed to have been shot in Albemarle County.

2 weeks ago

Grand opening Friday for the completed Charlottesville Middle School rebuild

The new school is now fully refurbished and 6th graders joined the student body.

2 weeks ago

UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center reports nationwide increase in liver injuries from medication

Researchers are concerned about youth suicide attempts and older person pain relief overdoses.

3 weeks ago

Former FluCo pharmacist charged with stealing liquid opioid

Joshua Joseph Walden is accused of stealing the drug and replacing it with water.

3 weeks ago

CHS, Greenbrier, Jackson-Via would be focus of school sales tax revenue

City leaders want to present voters with a clear plan for how sales tax revenue would be spent ahead of November's referendum.

3 weeks ago

UVA Health elevates Dr. Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne from interim to permanent Dept. of Psychiatry chair

The UVA Health career provider has led the effort to serve unhoused at The Haven.

3 weeks ago

RSWA free e-waste disposal registration begins with 488 spots

Charlottesville, Albemarle, and Scottsville households are invited to register to dispose of products with environmentally unfriendly components

3 weeks ago

Area schools set to open Wednesday

New school buildings are opening in both the city and county.

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville Council, School Board to discuss 1% sales tax referendum

It will be the first meeting between the two bodies since the City Council passed the referendum authorization on July 20.

3 weeks ago

Severe storms bring down trees, cause power outages around region

Tens of thousands without power in central Virginia and the Valley

3 weeks ago

CPD conducts Early St. death investigation

There does not appear to be a threat to public safety. The investigation is ongoing.

3 weeks ago

Cville Police arrest suspect in Monday morning Downtown Mall assault

The suspect is accused of hitting a victim in the head with a rock.

3 weeks ago

Families making mental and physical preparations on the weekend before school starts

UVA Health child psychologist said anxiety is normal for children before school starts

4 weeks ago

Albemarle Co. Police Chief to retire in October

Deputy Chief Camille Stewart will continue as acting chief until Aug. 14, when Deputy Chief of Operations Randy Jamerson assumes the role.

4 weeks ago

For City Manager, emergency shelter progress an ’emotional’ issue

Sam Sanders and his staff have found it possible to open emergency shelter at Holiday Drive while continuing construction, despite Sanders' previously believing it to be impossible.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Spanberger announces intervention in Dominion Energy-NextEra merger

Spanberger is expected to push for certain assurances from Dominion as it goes before the State Corporation Commission for approval of the deal.

4 weeks ago

CPD seeks convicted felon in connection with 5th St. Station shooting

20-year-old Nysoun Gardner has been identified as the suspect in Thursday morning's shooting, which left three people injured.

4 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors to workshop affordable housing, community development

Supervisors will contemplate the Housing Albemarle policy as well as the selection of the first AC44 Activity Center.

4 weeks ago

City Council approves up to $4 million to open low-barrier shelter

The city will contract with outside agencies to run the facility at 2000 Holiday Dr.

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