Charlottesville City

3 hours ago

ACPS announces principal appointments at Henley Middle, Mountain View Primary

Both have spent more than 20 years with Albemarle County Public Schools.

8 hours ago

Early storms and clouds could reduce severe impact of storm

Area residents are still urged to be vigilant of strong winds and possible tornadoes.

4 days ago

JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding

JMU's Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.

5 days ago

Albemarle County supervisors hold second of four budget work sessions

Affordable housing was one of the session's main topics.

1 week ago

As GA session prepares to wrap, Del. Katrina Callsen pushing for healthcare protections, ICE limitations

Heading toward a March 14 General Assembly session "sine die", Charlottesville Delegate Katrina Callsen says she still has 21 of 24 bills she's sponsoring in play.

1 week ago

Hoos boost Charlottesville to Top 35 WalletHub’s best cities for college basketball fans

Heading into March Madness, credit and finance protection company WalletHub finds in a survey Charlottesville the 34th best city for college basketball fans in the United States.

1 week ago

University BOV reform on a long and winding GA journey

Some form of reform is likely to be passed by this year's General Assembly on University Board of Visitors appointments and terms, but the House and Senate have some wide gaps in bills they've passed.

1 week ago

CCS names new Charlottesville Middle School principal

Dr. Summerlyn Thompson, the current principal of Walker Upper Elementary, will take the helm of CMS in the next school year.

2 weeks ago

Early voting on April 21 congressional redistricting amendment begins Friday

Albemarle County in-person early voting happens in different room than past

2 weeks ago

State Supreme Court allows a referendum to move forward

The Democratic-backed redistricting amendment could flip 4 U.S. House seats.

2 weeks ago

Affordability questions dominate public comment at Albemarle board meeting

The majority of speakers asked the board to address affordability, particularly affordable housing.

2 weeks ago

AG Jay Jones says localities must start early voting Friday

Jones issued the opinion Wednesday at the request of Senate Majority Leaders Scott Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) and Del. Cia Price (D-Newport News).

2 weeks ago

City Councilor Lloyd Snook proposes using surplus to avoid tax hike

City Councilor Lloyd Snook will propose using surplus money instead of passing a 2-cent real estate tax hike.

2 weeks ago

City Manager recommends 2-cent real estate tax hike in $279-million 2027 budget

City Manager Sam Sanders says real estate tax rate increase needed to balance budget priorities

2 weeks ago

Albemarle, Charlottesville churn toward Friday early voting among challenges elsewhere

Charlottesville and Albemarle County registrars proceed with special election proceedings

2 weeks ago

Critics voice objection to city’s SRO plans

Some feel Charlottesville City Schools has better places to focus city spending, but the district's SROs won't require additional funding.

2 weeks ago

Charlottesville Fire to host community town hall

The event will give attendees the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on the city's fire and rescue services

2 weeks ago

On 30th anniversary of abduction, murder of Alicia Showalter Reynolds, VSP still seeking info

On Monday, the 30th anniversary of the Harrisonburg native's disappearance, Virginia State Police put out an appeal for the public to help them find Alicia Showalter Reynolds' abductor and killer.

2 weeks ago

Area Congressional delegation reacts along party lines to attack on Iran

The area's Congressional delegation split along party lines in regard to President Trump's and Israel's attack on Iran.

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Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

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Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.