Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Preliminary DMV report shows approximate 15% decrease in fatal crashes in Virginia

Albemarle County, however, saw eight fatal accidents in 2025 compared to seven in 2024.

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Election
2 weeks ago
Pruitt campaign announces ‘Daily Quarters’

In the midst of momentum Tom Perriello has gained entering the 5th District Congressional primary for Democrats, Albemarle Scottsville Supervisor Mike Pruitt officially announced Tuesday a daily effort on social media from his days in the Navy.

Health & Wellness
2 weeks ago
Food experts see the good in RFK’s revised food pyramid

An emphasis on avoiding processed foods is being lauded by dieticians and others in the food science field, but removal of alcohol limits and promotion of saturated fats are seen as concerns.

Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
ACPD expands sexual assault investigation into Crozet babysitter

Police are urging anyone who had dealings with Maxwell Mandell to contact them.

Connor Andrews and Jenna Conway
Education
2 weeks ago
Spanberger adding local flavor to Dept. of Education

The Governor-elect named Charlottesville City Schools graduate Jenna Conway to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the University of Virginia’s Director for State Government Relations Connor Andrews as state Deputy Secretary of Education.

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Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Albemarle considering first 6-12 English Language Arts curriculum since 2007

A proposed English Language Arts learning resource for grades 6-12 is now available for public review in advance of potential adoption by the Albemarle County School Board.

Local
2 weeks ago
BRAFB receives 30,000 pounds of frozen meat

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ donation to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank translates to more than 90,000 servings.

Existing and proposed Tenaska Fluvanna power plants
Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
FluCo Planning Commission to consider proposed power plant

Environmental and rural conservation groups are expected to pack into the Fluvanna County Planning Commission meeting Tuesday night as commissioners decide if the Tenaska Expedition Generation power plant expansion off Branch Road “is substantially in accord with the County’s Comprehensive Plan.”

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UVA
2 weeks ago
UVA infectious disease specialist has eye on three viruses in 2026

Dr. Peter Jackson published an article in the online researcher journal The Conversation, highlighting the data and risks behind avian influenza, M-pox and the Oropouche virus.

Local
2 weeks ago
Charlottesville Free Clinic preparing for a 2026 patient surge

The Charlottesville Free Clinic announced Monday it is bracing for a significant increase in patient demand as federal changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and Medicaid funding take effect, resulting in thousands of local residents losing or facing barriers to affordable health coverage.

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