Charlottesville pastry chef Charles Zimmerman won first place at the 2026 National Pastry Conference with a pirate-themed chocolate sculpture weighing nearly 40 pounds.
Swiney, who was initially denied the $50,000 secure bond in August, was granted it after the Virginia Court of Appeals ruled Judge Cheryl Higgins had to explain her reasoning or release him.
Citing rising fuel costs, rural healthcare cuts and the impact of tariffs and the trade conflict with Canada, a group of farmers in the region are throwing their support behind the Democratic nominee in the 5th District.
The Albemarle County meeting was well-attended by members of the community, including Del. Katrina Callsen, as the division still grapples with the past week’s events.
VDOT Resident Engineer Greg Cooley told Albemarle Supervisors being in a railroad right-of-way complicates the project.
The breweries will keep operating their own brands and taproom locations.
The biannual festival is returning to Crozet Park this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
By partnering with other non-profit organizations, The Center aims to promote and raise awareness for healthy aging habits.
Niche released its 2027 school district rankings and grades, and Louisa, CCS and ACPS were all ranked in the top 20 best divisions in Virginia.
Albemarle County Public Schools’ Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer Brodie Downs and Assistant School Division Counsel & Title IX Coordinator Erin Stone, as well as former Hollymead Elementary School Principal Joe McCauley, have all been charged with three misdemeanor counts of failure to report a case of child abuse.