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Politics
6 days ago
McGuire declares victory in 5th, while Perriello says ‘Welcome to overtime’

The Republican incumbent said he won re-election, but his Democratic challenger wants provisional ballots counted before a winner is determined.

stack of books
Education
6 days ago
Sales tax referendum to aid public schools passes in Albemarle County, Charlottesville

Local educational leaders lauded voters’ support of the public school system.

Election Day signs outside of Albemarle High School.
Politics
7 days ago
Tom Perriello declares ‘Welcome to overtime,’ as race is too close to call

As of 11:15 p.m., Republican incumbent Rep. John McGuire held a lead of about 6,000 votes over Perriello, his Democratic challenger.

The hotel property at 201 E. Water St., commonly known as the Dewberry.
Charlottesville City
7 days ago
City pauses enforcement action against Dewberry with proposed sale pending

 On Sept. 25, the city confirmed that property was under contract.

Signs outside of Summit Elementary School on Election Day.
Charlottesville City
1 week ago
Federal Department of Justice election monitors are at Charlottesville polling places Tuesday

They are DOJ staffers but not law enforcement officers who are allowed to observe the polling places but cannot handle election materials or direct election officials.

Local
1 week ago
After heavy early voting turnout, Election Day polls open 6 a.m. Tuesday

Voters will be casting their ballots in multiple congressional races across the state, as well as on three potential amendments to the state constitution.

Radio tower on Unsplash.
Local
1 week ago
Local public safety radio systems to move to encryption

Albemarle, Charlottesville and UVA will all transition their public safety radio systems to encryption next Monday

CAT EV charging
Charlottesville City
1 week ago
Charlottesville Council to discuss transition of city vehicles to electric

Council will also begin laying the groundwork for a city cannabis market in 2027 in a consent agenda resolution.

Charlottesville City
1 week ago
CPD considering stronger police presence at future community events

Charlottesville Chief of Police Michael Kochis praised the organizers of Saturdays’ Tonsler Park “Trunk or Treat” and said CPD might start having a heavier presence at such community events to help ensure people’s safety.

Rowdy the tortoise
Charlottesville City
1 week ago
Missing Fifeville pet tortoise found on Halloween

Rowdy went missing on Oct. 14 near the intersection of Bailey Rd. and Ridge St. That’s where she was found by a jogger on Halloween.