Albemarle County
3 years ago
Background check missed Virginia deputy’s red flags before killings

An unnamed background investigator queried the wrong database and used the incorrect search code.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
VSP seeking witnesses in I-81 crash

One man was killed when his pickup, two large trucks collided Monday evening.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Six-year-old shot Virginia teacher during class lesson

Abby Zwerner was shot through her hand and into her chest after taking a defensive position in the seconds before the shot was fired.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
UVa infectious disease specialist says new omicron variant more contagious, but not immensely potent

A new omicron variant is becoming more dominant that, once again, is a bit better at evading immunization than previous variants.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
UVa Police arrest Madison County man in Thornton Hall burglary

UVa Police say they’ve arrested a Madison County man for burglarizing the Thornton Hall engineering building Wednesday in the 300 block of McCormick Road. 

Albemarle County
3 years ago
State AG investigating elite public high school

AG’s Office of Civil Rights will investigate Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s overhauled admission policies, failure to timely notify students of commendation received in scholarship competition.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
New wineries, hotel, and Edna Lewis Menu Trail featured in tourism guide

A number of area attractions are featured in the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s new video and guide “What’s New in Virginia in 2023”.