Albemarle Supervisor Ann Mallek on the tax rate, real estate assessments, traffic and more

Ann Mallek talks about the difficulty of navigating transportation in the midst of population growth, as well as taxes, real estate assessments and more.

By Jay James January 15, 2026 9:09 am

Ann Mallek talks about the difficulty of navigating transportation in the midst of population growth, as well as taxes, real estate assessments and more.

Local

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Snow, ice lead to treacherous rescue assignments for local first responders

Icy conditions can make even routine calls more complicated, and victims run the risk of hypothermia if they’re not rescued quickly.

Business

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Lingering ice and snow are a mixed blessing for Virginia farmers

The challenges are many, but snow slowly melting into the ground will help overcome a serious drought.

UVA

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UVA Student Council passes resolution to keep Beardsley in name of ‘institutional stability’

The University of Virginia’s Student Council President said his interaction with new President Scott Beardsley has been “positive,” after the Council passed a resolution supporting Beardsley in the name of “institutional stability.”

Surrounding Counties

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Local business owner helps plow driveways for neighbors

Blue Ridge Cyclery owner Shawn Tevendale is giving back to his community by offering to plow his neighbors’ driveways with his tractor in Earlysville.

UVA Sports

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No. 18 UVA handles Pittsburgh, 67-47

Sam Lewis scored 15 points and Thijs DeRidder added a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds as No. 18 UVA built a double-digit halftime lead, then rolled to a comfortable 67-47 win over the scuffling Panthers, who lost for the fifth time in the last six games.