Big Levels wildfire
Local
11 months ago
Increased Fire Danger Expected in Central Virginia Wednesday

Relative humidity levels are expected to drop to 25-35% on Wednesday afternoon, with sustained west to northwest winds of 15-20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions, combined with dry vegetation and fuel moisture levels of 10-15%, create an elevated risk for the rapid spread of wildfires.

Charlottesville federal court
Albemarle County
11 months ago
Western District of VA Court Collects Nearly $12-Million From 2024 Criminal and Civil Actions

Acting U.S. Attorney Zachary Lee announced Tuesday the Western District of Virginia collected over $11.7 million in criminal and civil actions in fiscal year 2024.

Charlottesville City
11 months ago
CPD and State Police Execute Search Warrants On Hardy Drive and Lankford Avenue

Charlottesville and Virginia State Police have a heavy presence in the areas of Hardy Drive and Lankford Avenue as they’re executing a search warrant.

Louise Lucas (D-Portsmouth) at Senate Finance
Albemarle County
11 months ago
Senate Finance Committee Shelves Gov. Youngkin’s Latest Car Tax Relief Proposal

Governor Youngkin’s specific proposal for car tax relief is nearly over before it started as the Democratic-controlled state Senate Finance Committee “passed by indefinitely” the Senate legislation Tuesday morning.

UVA Medical Center
Albemarle County
11 months ago
Scientists Shocked by Surgery-Sparing Technique’s Long-Lasting Benefits

A nanotechnology-based drug delivery system developed at UVA Health to save patients from repeated surgeries has proved to have unexpectedly long-lasting benefits in lab tests – a promising sign for its potential to help human patients.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Hoos 2025 Football Schedule Released with Aug 30 Season Opener at Home Against Coastal Carolina

 The Atlantic Coast Conference has released the 2025 football schedules for its member institutions. Virginia opens the season at Scott Stadium on Aug. 30 against Coastal Carolina.

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Spanberger and Earle-Sears Want to Make History in Virginia. But Voters Have Election Exhaustion

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Just weeks after former Rep. Abigail Spanberger left the U.S. House for […]

fall leaves
Albemarle County
11 months ago
Charlottesville Leaf Collection Schedule Will Restart Soon

January 27, 2025 News Release CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Due to the recent winter weather the […]

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Q&A: What Can You Do To Lower Your Dementia Risk?

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (USA Today) -Studies predicting growing cases of dementia have been in the […]

Albemarle County
11 months ago
Man Shot Dead in West Water Street Shooting

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (cvillerightnow.com) – A man is dead after Sunday shooting in downtown Charlottesville, […]