Albemarle County
2 years ago
State of emergency declared to bring in National Guard to assist with wildfires

The Quaker Run Fire has now entered Shenandoah National Park.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
HAZMAT fire closes I-81 north of Harrisonburg for hours

A tractor trailer carrying acetylene caught fire after a blown tire.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Fundraiser underway for Charlottesville police officer who suffered stroke in the line of duty

Officer Trevis Wood was attacked by a 16-year-old while trying to take him into custody; initial injury is what led to the stroke.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Virginia Dept. of Forestry reporting some three-dozen wildfires through the Commonwealth

 The state forestry department is listing some 3-dozen wildfires burning… all in the western third of the Commonwealth… as the fall fire season continues through the month of November.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Courteney Stuart Reports: Hundreds turn out for Farina Film Fest Fundraiser

The Paramount Theater in downtown Charlottesville was packed to near capacity on Sunday evening […]

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Shenandoah National Park closes trails for Quaker Run Fire 

November 6, 2023, News Release The entire length of the Graves Mill Trail from […]

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Senator Tim Kaine expects bipartisan budget agreement by year’s end

The House is a wild card right now, but Virginia’s junior Senator Tim Kaine says his chamber is full-speed ahead on budget terms negotiated by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden last spring. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Gov. Younkgin orders schools to disclose details of school-related drug overdoses

Loudoun County Public Schools waited weeks to notify parents.