Charlottesville City

4 hours ago

Charlottesville Fire Department looking to recruit more women into the Fire Service

The Charlottesville Fire Department is actively recruiting young women to engage in careers as first responder's while also highlighting the how their industry is insulated from the threat of AI taking away jobs.

20 hours ago

Developer Woodard Properties disagrees with 501 Cherry Avenue grocery store assessment

Contends consultant used incorrect tractor-trailer assumption, which was cleared up in a meeting on Monday.

1 day ago

City Council reverses BAR decision, greenlights The Mark project

The developer agreed to set the proposed building back from the protected properties and undertake restoring those locations.

2 days ago

City Council to hear the latest about the city’s homeless population

The Council will also hear an appeal of BAR's rejection of The Mark 7-story Fifeville neighborhood development.

2 days ago

Seven Roots finds current 501 Cherry Ave. plan not conducive to grocery store operation

Delivery access and waste removal plans are inadequate, according to a consultant's report.

3 days ago

UVA Health first in mid-Atlantic to implant new wireless pacemakers

No lead lines mean fewer complications and no need to take blood thinners

5 days ago

With pending case, State Board takes no action in certifying redistricting vote

Elections Commissioner Steven Koski said board will act accordingly upon a final order from the Virginia Supreme Court.

5 days ago

ACPD arrests wanted Crozet man after Thursday evening pursuit

41-year old Jonathan A. Iseman was wanted in Augusta, Rockbridge, Waynesboro and Charlottesville

1 week ago

Southern Poverty Law Center claims DOJ knew about paid informants alleged in indictment

DOJ indictment includes $287,000 allegedly paid to a Unite the Right online organzer

1 week ago

Supreme Court of Virginia upholds injunction halting redistricting vote certification

Tuesday's ruling upholds the injunction issued by Tazewell County Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley and comes three days before the State Board of Elections is to meet Friday to certify the April 21 vote.

1 week ago

Old Preston Ave. shooting caught on video

Police are still searching for a 24-year-old suspect.

1 week ago

Redistricting hearings begin at state Supreme Court

Republicans argue Democrats didn't follow the state constitution because early voting had already begun when the General Assembly held a special session.

1 week ago

New Blue Ridge Area Food Bank CEO enters job with increasing demand and reduced supply

Network partners are working to fill gaps from a 20-25% USDA reduction in donations to food banks.

2 weeks ago

AAA: Average gas prices dropped nationwide, in Virginia this week

The national price for a gallon of regular unleaded dropped six cents nationally and two cents in Virginia.

2 weeks ago

Suspect whose pursuit ended in city Friday still at large

Charlottesville's top prosecutor says the suspect in Friday's high speed chase through downtown could face felony charges stemming from the pursuit.

2 weeks ago

DOJ alleges fraud in SPLC’s use of paid informants

A federal indictment alleges the SLPC paid members of hate groups to support them, not to gather covert intelligence on those group's plans and actions.

2 weeks ago

$3 million mistake on agenda prompts City Council to add special meeting

Bond authorization for $7 million listed only for $4.3 million

2 weeks ago

Billy Strings postpones upcoming shows after JPJ injury

The Grammy-winning musician confirmed he broke his left leg during Saturday's show in Charlottesville.

2 weeks ago

City Council to decide on moving some CIP money in Monday night meeting

The council is planning to reallocate funds from its Capital Improvement Program Contingency fund toward one-time expenditures.

2 weeks ago

Did Billy Strings suffer an injury during Saturday’s JPJ show?

Strings' representatives did not release any information Saturday or Sunday morning, and a JPJ spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.

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