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6 days ago
UVA ranked ninth in national college free-speech rankings
A FIRE survey of 261 schools lauded UVA's written free speech and expression policy, but only gave the university an overall grade of C.
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.
2 weeks ago
UVA sends out precautions for parking, traffic ahead of Friday night football game
With Virginia set to play it's first of two Friday night home games this season, the University is spreading the word about what to expect for those traveling to Grounds that day.
2 weeks ago
Waynesboro man found deceased in vehicle in Lake Nelson
Vehicle submerged in water 30 yards off the Arrington boat ramp.
2 weeks ago
City Council to hear FY 2026 Affordable Housing Report
Council will also consider Community Development Block Grants for BEACON Kitchen and IX Arts Park.
2 weeks ago
Nelson County man arrested in stabbing
Victim treated at UVA for non-life threatening injuries
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
Overnight fires burn tents at Free Bridge encampment
City officials cleared residents from the encampment along the Rivanna River Trail during the Tuesday, and cleanup efforts are expected to be concluded by Friday.
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.
3 weeks ago
City readies to open shelter, clear homeless encampments
Charlottesville's temporary shelter is set to open Tuesday at 2000 Holiday Dr.
3 weeks ago
UVA among nation’s first implanting new wireless pacemaker to treat slow heart rhythms
The announcement comes just a few months after UVA Health became the first in MidAtlantic to install a new wireless pacemaker for heart failure patients.
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
City, CASS reach deal to operate Holiday Dr.
The city will pay Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) up to $3.2 million for operation of shelter with 120-person capacity
4 weeks ago
VA AG’s office awarded $353 million from national Meta settlement
Virginia was a part of the $17 billion settlement with 47 states, D.C., and three territories against Meta Platforms Inc, owners of major social media platforms Facebook and Instagram.
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.
