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Mohan Nadkani at the Health Cuts Kill Protest, June 2026
Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Area healthcare workers rally at ‘Health Cuts Kill’ demonstration

Speakers spoke out against cuts to medicare and medicaid, as well as other federal funding reductions that, they say, will have devastating impacts.

Michael Swiney, 37, of Buckingham
Albemarle County
3 days ago
Hollymead Elementary teacher charged with sex crimes involving children

Teacher Michael Swiney, 37 of Buckingham, has been arrested and charged with 11 felonies related to allegations he committed sex crimes involving children.  

Two students in a classroom kitchen prep area chop vegetables at a dark countertop with bowls and chips nearby.
Education
3 days ago
FutureWorks Learning Labs camps encourage STEM education for Charlottesville students

FutureWorks labs are taught by instructors from Charlottesville City schools and encourage students to explore science.

Albemarle School Board presentation to Board of Supervisors.
Albemarle County
4 days ago
School Board highlights upcoming openings in report to Supervisors

Chair Rebecca Berlin and Vice Chair Allison Spillman also discussed recent leadership changes and feedback from its budget process.

Formatted mugshot of Nick Clark, arrested Woodbrook Teacher
Albemarle County
6 days ago
Woodbrook teacher to plead guilty to child porn charges

Nicholas Clark will enter his plea deal on July 28 at 11 a.m.

Local Nonprofits
1 week ago
No Kid Hungry Virginia highlights new programs helping to combat summer food insecurity

Sarah Steely of No Kid Hungry Virginia says that food insecurity is getting worse in the state, can actively damage the long-term health of children, and shows two unique ways to combat it.

Tyler Kirby, left, and Arron Arreguin, right
Charlottesville City
1 week ago
Police officers chosen for Charlottesville High School, Middle School

Officers Arron Arreguin and Tyree Kirby will begin their assignments for the 2026-27 academic year.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
2 weeks ago
One-cent sales tax referendum to be included in Virginia budget

The tax, which would fund public school capital projects, would need to be voted on in each municipality during the November election.

theater curtain
Education
2 weeks ago
PVCC to host VHSL Film Festival on June 6

The festival will feature 45 films made by high schoolers from across the Commonwealth.

CHS lettuce in cafeteria
Charlottesville City
2 weeks ago
CHS Urban Farming makes first lettuce delivery to the school cafeteria

Urban Farming students learn much more than planting and growing plants

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