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Tourism brought in nearly $1 billion to the area in 2024
With dining leading the way, Albemarle and Charlottesville brought in nearly $1 billion in tourism in 2024.
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Albemarle adds new search options in new GIS parcel viewer
As part of new GIS Viewer system Albemarle County implemented in July following the cyberattack shutdown, the county has added two new parcel filter tools to improve viewer experience.
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Ronald McDonald House provides community for families at UVA Hospital
Since 1981, the Charlottsville Ronald McDonald House has provided support to the families of sick children.
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Charlottesville Police to host Community Police Academy
The city's Community Police Academy gives everyday civilians the opportunity to receive training on the daily operations and functions of the department.
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Suspects in custody after shooting at tow truck driver
Albemarle County Police have arrested two people after a tow truck driver reported being shot at early Tuesday morning.
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State Senate leader tells Gov. Youngkin not to bother sending any more board appointments
The UVA Board of Visitors is meeting five members short of a full board, and it will stay that way for a while if the Senate Democratic leader gets his way.
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UVA Health names Teresa L. Edwards interim hospital CEO
With the departure last week of UVA Hospital CEO Wendy Horton to UCSF, University of Virginia interim Vice President for Health Affairs Dr. Mitchell Rosner has named Teresa L. Edwards as interim CEO of the UVA hospital.
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UVA BOV considers turning Oak Lawn over to Charlottesville schools
Still smarting from the federal government's awarding to UVA of the Federal Executive Institute property after initially awarding it to Charlottesville City Schools, the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors Friday considers turning over its Oak Lawn property in Fifeville to the city school system.
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VCU polls shows Republicans making gains in statewide races
Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger still holds a solid lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears in the race for Virginia governor, but that advantage has narrowed.
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Nelson Co Sheriff seeks man on outstanding warrants
The Nelson County Sheriff is looking for a county resident on several outstanding warrants who frequents northern Nelson and southern Albemarle counties.
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No millionaires, but nine Virginia Powerball players won more than chump change during Saturday’s drawing
Five won $100,000 with four players winning $50,000.
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CAT gearing up for National Week Without driving
Nearly one-third of the American population do not drive, but America's transportation systems typically cater to drivers.
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Speed camera citations begin at three Cville school zones
The warning period is over, and City Police have begun issuing citations to speed violators zipping by the speed cameras while school zones are active at three Charlottesville schools.
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Charles Alexander receives local leaders’ GA commendation of the Charlottesville 12
Local delegates Katrina Callsen (D-54th) and Amy Laufer (D-55) in front of the Albemarle County Office Building presented Charlottesville 12's Charles Alexander with a proclamation unanimously passed in the 2025 General Assembly.
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Albemarle County hires interim General Registrar through Nov. elections
Albemarle County has hired Debbie Wilson to serve in the position through completion of the November elections.
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Charlottesville High School has no plans for weapons screenings
While Albemarle County high schools began using weapon screening systems last week, the same plans aren’t in place for Charlottesville High School.
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UVA to test if MRI can reveal undetected brain injuries in soldiers
The study is backed by $2.3 million U.S. Department of Defense grant
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Fire damages three vehicles in Market Street garage
Three total vehicles are damaged after one caught fire Saturday afternoon in the Market Street Parking Garage.
3 weeks ago
GA resolution to be presented Monday on Charlottesville 12 Day
Charlottesville City Schools Monday observes Charlottesville 12 Day for September 8, and a presentation of a General Assembly resolution honoring them happens that morning outside the Albemarle County Office Building at Preston and Ridge.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: ACPD determines driver not involved in Esmont hit-and-run
The child's mother reported her son had been hit by a car that fled the scene.
