Emily Pelliccia

The Deputy Fire Chief for Community Risk and Resiliency described the risks ACFR are responding to in the community including substance abuse as well as training they provide to other first responder agencies and more.

By Jay James December 18, 2023 1:36 pm

Cville Right Now

Local

2 hours ago

Are Albemarle, Charlottesville prepared for the threat of school shootings?

County and city officials say that through training and an integrated approach, they’re as ready as they can be to respond in the event of school shooting like the one that occurred in Waynesboro earlier this month.

Charlottesville City

4 hours ago

Residents share frustrations with proposed Dairy Central expansion

Residents packed the Jefferson School to voice their concerns and anger at the project’s developers.

Albemarle County

29 minutes ago

Monticello High student suffers suspected overdose

The school division acknowledged it failed to notify the public in the timeline prescribed by Virginia law.

Entertainment

4 hours ago

Virginia Film Festival announces 2026 lineup

The 39th annual festival will feature 120 films and over 100 guests. It will run from Oct. 21-25.

Albemarle County

23 hours ago

Former Hollymead staffer Michael Swiney back in court

The defense and prosecution in Michael Swiney’s case are looking into joining the charges into one case in an effort to keep everything in a single trial.