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2 weeks ago
VSP weekly crime suppression report shows $2.4m in denied revenue from seized narcotics
Seized narcotics totaled 79 pounds.
2 weeks ago
Leading insurer urges keeping pets away from the chocolate Valentines
When it comes to celebrating Valentine's Day with generous distribution of chocolate this coming weekend, one of the nation's leading pet insurers urges making sure pets don't get into what's goodies to humans, but not to them.
2 weeks ago
Albemarle School Board approves first-ever collective bargaining agreement
The Albemarle County School Board Thursday night approved two contracts, one for licensed and the other for unlicensed contracts, as the first ever under the county's new collective bargaining ordinance the Board of Supervisors passed in April 2024.
2 weeks ago
State Supreme Court rules redistricting referendum can occur while it considers the case
The Virginia Supreme Court has set an agenda for considering the redistricting constitutional amendment, but procedures will have "no effect on the referendum scheduled for April 21, 2026".
2 weeks ago
UVA discloses just under $500-million in foreign funding
The University of Virginia is 30th in the nation out of 555 higher learning institutions in reporting of foreign funding disclosures at just under $500-million.
2 weeks ago
Accuweather predicts winter’s worst is now behind the region
With temperatures well into the 50s this week in the Charlottsville area, Accuweather long-range forecasters predict the worst of the winter cold is now left behind.
2 weeks ago
VHHA analysis shows increasing CHS cases treated in ERs from 2020 through 2024
A new data analysis by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association shows annual adult visits to hospital emergency rooms for cases of cannabis use, dependence, and poisoning diagnosis has increased 29% during the period from 2020 until 2024.
3 weeks ago
Crash blocks northbound bypass for about an hour near Ivy Road
A two-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer has the 29 bypass northbound completely blocked around Old Ivy Road.
3 weeks ago
Pregnant women eligible for year-round Virginia health insurance marketplace enrollment
A new law, passed by last year's General Assembly, has created a new special enrollment period for pregnant Virginians.
3 weeks ago
CPD reports 51% reduction in gun-related incidents in 2025
Overall crime declined by 10.9% when including larcenies and 17.8% when excluding larcenies
3 weeks ago
Data center reformers converge on Richmond as Virginia awaits GA action
The Data Center Reform Coalition gathered on Monday for the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition's Lobby Day
3 weeks ago
Albemarle Fire Rescue responds to residential fire
The occupants were able to evacuate in time and no injuries were reported
3 weeks ago
Dems redistricting would move Albemarle, Charlottesville to 6th district
The proposed map would give Democrats a projected 10-to-1 seats over Republicans
3 weeks ago
Super Bowl Sunday is fun for football fans, but can be dangerous for drivers
Approximately 45% of all traffic fatalities on Super Bowl Sunday involve alcohol-impaired drivers, according to AAA
3 weeks ago
Wind advisory put in place for Saturday
Winds are expected to sustain at 15-25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph and in higher elevations up to 55 mph
3 weeks ago
Crash shuts Rio Road down around “gasoline alley”
A crash on Rio Road that occurred shortly around 7 a.m. in the "gasoline alley" shut the road down completely for a period of time Friday morning.
3 weeks ago
With increased traffic for America250, Monticello unveils new website
The new design of the site aims to improve its usability for both users and researcher, among other changes
3 weeks ago
New supervisor wants to accelerate “no-brainer” project approvals
Albemarle County Supervisor for the Samuel Miller District Fred Missel is looking to find ways to streamline the approval process for development projects
