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3 weeks ago

Local economists: Federal spending driving affordability issues locally, nationally

Both conservative and progressive economists agree that federal spending is a major problem and is making the lack of affordability for the average American even worse.

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville School Board moving forward with officers in schools

A vote to rescind the board's earlier decision failed Thursday night.

3 weeks ago

Girlfriend of accused sexual exploiter of a minor charged with witness tampering

A Honduran woman has been arrested and charged with witness tampering in connection with her boyfriend's sexual exploitation of a minor case.

3 weeks ago

In Charlottesville, Spanberger unveils new Virginia tourism plan

The Governor said the city highlights how tourism can be an economic "driver."

3 weeks ago

Charlottesville Police investigate early Friday morning Downtown Mall sexual assault

A woman walked into CPD headquarters around 4 a.m. and reported she'd been sexually assaulted at knife point.

3 weeks ago

Storm drain art contest winners set

"Stormwater Pollution Prevention: Only Rain Down the Drain" was the contest theme

3 weeks ago

NWS: Fire risk elevated in Charlottesville area

The combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and dry and breezy conditions prompted the warning.

4 weeks ago

Spanberger joins governors in letter to PJM urging energy affordability and reliability

In the letter, the six governors, along with the D.C. Mayor, urged PJM to make data centers pay fair share for energy use and infrastructure

4 weeks ago

Traffic impacts from Trump visit expected to be minimal

The President's itinerary says he will be traveling from Andrews Air Force Base to CHO, then between CHO and the Trump Winery in Blenheim, all through the air.

4 weeks ago

Search for Robert Hourihan continues after 15 years

Fluvanna's sheriff's department is asking anyone who might have information to come forward.

4 weeks ago

Augusta Sheriff warning of fake DMV and Fairfax court text messages

QR codes lead to malicious websites.

4 weeks ago

AHS string quartet to rock the house at The Paramount

The four will join Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands in a musical showdown.

4 weeks ago

New charges against Crozet man accused of sexually assaulting children in his care

The counts against Maxwell H. Mandell now total 82.

4 weeks ago

Union groups urge collective bargaining for all University employees

A bill awaiting Gov. Spanberger's signature does not currently include service employees.

4 weeks ago

Tuition could be going up at UVA

Compensation increases again are the largest cost driver for the university.

4 weeks ago

City Council mulling lowering proposed real estate tax hike by a penny

Using a combination of additional, unexpected revenues and some reserve fund money, the council could lower the burden on tax payers.

4 weeks ago

City authorizes a $3.85 million loan for the 501 Cherry Avenue project

Construction is expected to begin later this year.

4 weeks ago

City Council holds public hearing on proposed real estate tax hike

Council will vote on the budget during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville looks to downsize its firetrucks

Smaller fire trucks can make things safer for cyclists and walkers, but they carry a hefty price tag.

1 month ago

City Council to hear about budget and consider 501 Cherry Ave loan

Second public hearing on the 2027 plan and 2-cent real estate tax hike proposals

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