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Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
Charlottesville pastry chef wins national competition

Charlottesville pastry chef Charles Zimmerman won first place at the 2026 National Pastry Conference with a pirate-themed chocolate sculpture weighing nearly 40 pounds.

Former Hollymead staff Michael Swiney
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Accused child sex offender Michael Swiney freed on bond

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.

Farmers for Tom Perriello
Politics
4 weeks ago
Some 5th District farmers pledge support to Tom Perriello

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.

Daisy Rojas holds up a sign during an Albemarle County School Board meeting
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Emotions run high as school board meets following ACPS arrests

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.

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Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Two weeks after emergency closure, still no timeframe on Proffit Rd. bridge repair

VDOT Resident Engineer Greg Cooley told Albemarle Supervisors being in a railroad right-of-way complicates the project.

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Business
4 weeks ago
Crozet-based Starr Hill announces merger with Richmond-based Hardywood

The breweries will keep operating their own brands and taproom locations.

Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival 2025
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Crozet Arts and Crafts Festival set to return this weekend

The biannual festival is returning to Crozet Park this weekend from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

A group participates in an event at The Center during Active Aging Week.
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
Active Aging Week at the Center aims to change mindsets and empower community members

By partnering with other non-profit organizations, The Center aims to promote and raise awareness for healthy aging habits.

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Education
4 weeks ago
Louisa, Charlottesville, Albemarle ranked among Virginia’s best school districts

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.

Man in a blazer speaks from a wooden podium with a microphone in a school auditorium, while two women sit on blue chairs nearby on stage.
Albemarle County
4 weeks ago
ACPS employees, former Hollymead principal charged with failing to report

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.

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