Albemarle County

7 days ago

Albemarle Supervisors to consider regional transit priority report

Supervisors will also consider a steep slope rezoning designed to make Rivanna Futures more attractive to industrial development.

1 week ago

Six displaced by Sunday night fire in Albemarle County

Everyone in the home at the 1700 block of Soloman Rd. safely escaped before fire personnel arrived.

2 weeks ago

UVA Health first in Virginia to implant new temporary heart pump in pediatric patient

The new Impella device is placed in a vein and works longer than traditional heart pumps, and allows more mobility

3 weeks ago

UVA Health urges concussion vigilance as school sports ramp up

Football isn't the only sport where head injuries can result in concussions.

3 weeks ago

Labor Day travel not what it used to be, but significant numbers are traveling

AAA, VDOT, Virginia State Police and Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) and all emphasizing safety ahead of the holiday weekend.

3 weeks ago

Albemarle Supervisors approve Performance Agreement in Phase Two Habitat Rebuild of Southwood

Agreement: build at least 227 affordable units in exchange for $15,750,000 in tax abatements over 20 fiscal years

3 weeks ago

City cooling shelters opened under NWS-issued heat advisory

Wednesday's heat index is expected to be between 105-109 degrees, with Thursday forecasted to be at 104.

3 weeks ago

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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Mobile home fire kills one in Dyke

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

4 weeks 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.

4 weeks ago

Fewer Atlantic basin hurricanes forecasted

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

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