Albemarle County
2 years ago
Va Farm Bureau survey finds Thanksgiving meal price up $17-plus over last year

 According to an informal survey by the Virginia Farm Bureau, the average price of this year’s Thanksgiving meal for ten is $91.30… a more than $17 increase over last year. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Uvalde Foundation for Kids recruiting community volunteers for STOP NOW

The Uvalde Foundation For Kids — a national nonprofit formed following the May 2022 school shooting In Uvalde, Texas — has begun immediate recruitment for community volunteers to join its STOP NOW Volunteer School Patrols planned for the Charlottesville High School. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
UVA delays release of Nov 13 report, citing impact on criminal trial

The decision comes after conferring with Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley.

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.