Albemarle County
2 years ago
Albemarle County issues an immediately open burning ban

The Albemarle County Fire Marshal’s Office has implemented an open-air burn ban, effective immediately until further notice.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Afton Mountain fire at 20 acres now named Royal Orchard

Shenandoah National Park says the fire atop Afton Mountain has closed a portion of Skyline Drive, and some firefighters have been moved to this one from Madison County.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Louisa County enacts burn prohibition

County concerned over possibility of increased wind.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
CPD graduates most diverse class in department history

Class includes 5 women, 6 black males, 2 white males, and 1 Hispanic male.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
California family sues Washington County Sheriff’s Office after deputy kidnapped girl, killed her mother, grandparents

Austin Lee Edwards was prohibited from buying, possessing and transporting a firearm but hired, nonetheless.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Louisa County prohibits open-air burning TFN

Does not apply to charcoal, gas or liquid-fired grills.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Virginia DOF issues wildfire update

“We need no further proof that fall fire season has arrived with a vengeance.”

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Vehicle fire starts brush fire on Afton Mountain

The westbound lanes were briefly closed.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
CPD arrests Albemarle County man for possession of firearms

November 15, 2023, News Release CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – On November 15, 2023 at 11:00 […]