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Local
1 week ago
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority starts lithium battery disposal site at Ivy

The new site allows for consumers get rid of lithium batteries which could be a potential fire hazard.

Two men sit at a panel outdoors, one speaking into a microphone while gesturing with his hands, the other listening attentively.
Business
1 week ago
10th annual Charlottesville-Albemarle Black Business Expo set for June 20

The Expo, in its 10th year, celebrates Black-owned business and will host over 40 vendors, three panel discussions, live entertainment, and a business pitch competition.

Mohan Nadkani at the Health Cuts Kill Protest, June 2026
Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Area healthcare workers rally at ‘Health Cuts Kill’ demonstration

Speakers spoke out against cuts to medicare and medicaid, as well as other federal funding reductions that, they say, will have devastating impacts.

Torch Run 2026 at ACPD Headquarters
Local Nonprofits
2 weeks ago
Local law enforcement participate in 2026 Torch Run

Officers from across Central Virginia joined Special Olympics athletes in the run to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Five-day rainfall did not dent Charlottesville area drought monitor

Some areas saw a little relief, but no long-term relief in sight

Michael Swiney, 37, of Buckingham
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Hollymead Elementary teacher charged with sex crimes involving children

Teacher Michael Swiney, 37 of Buckingham, has been arrested and charged with 11 felonies related to allegations he committed sex crimes involving children.  

Stamp Out Hunger bag
Local
2 weeks ago
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic

Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.

Albemarle School Board presentation to Board of Supervisors.
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
School Board highlights upcoming openings in report to Supervisors

Chair Rebecca Berlin and Vice Chair Allison Spillman also discussed recent leadership changes and feedback from its budget process.

Mugshot of an elderly man with a white beard wearing a yellow prison uniform against a gray background.
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
80-year-old Scottsville man arrested for child sex crimes

Montie C. Duncan is charged with one count of taking indecent liberties with a child, a felony. Detectives believe there could be more victims.

Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
ACPD Chief on medical leave

The county chose not to publicly announce Col. Sean Reeves’s medical leave, which began on May 8.