Education
7 months ago
Albemarle County Schools extend contract of superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas

Albemarle County Public Schools gave Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas a contract extension.

Education
7 months ago
Albemarle School Board votes to give itself substantial pay raise

The Albemarle County School Board voted 5-1 Thursday to increase board members’ salaries by 60%, the first raise for the Board since 2022.

Education
8 months ago
Albemarle Education Assocation lands grant to make president a full-time job for a year

As contract negotiations heat up, AEA president Mary McIntyre will be able to devote full-time attention to union work.

Out-of-body image
Albemarle County
8 months ago
UVA research sheds light on triggers of out-of-body experiences

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests out-of-body experiences, where people feel like spirits disconnected from their physical form, may be a coping mechanism triggered by trauma or other overwhelming stress.

Frank and Peggy Quayle
Albemarle County
8 months ago
Frank J. Quayle III family gifts UVA Athletics $5-million, Olympic sports complex lobby to bear his name

In the legendary Virginia Sports Network radio call of Warwick Dunn falling short of the goal line in UVA football’s 1995 win over Florida State, the Seminoles first-ever ACC loss, Frank Quayle is heard saying “they’re gonna say no!” But in 2025, it’s Frank Quayle and family saying “yes” to a $5-million planned gift to Virginia Athletics.

UVA School of Data Science
Albemarle County
8 months ago
UVA celebrates reaching $6-million raised in Honor the Future campaign

UVA President Jim Ryan is celebrating the Honor the Future major fundraising campaign started six years ago for reaching the $6-million mark

Nancy McCullen (left) and Seth Kennard (right)
Albemarle County
8 months ago
Albemarle Co Schools names Baker-Butler and Mountain View Upper Elementary principals

Albemarle County Public Schools has announced has named the new Baker-Butler Elementary principal starting work next month, and the principal of the new Mountain View Upper Elementary School starting next year. 

Charlottesville City
8 months ago
UVA closing child development center in wake of code violations

CHARLOTTESVILLE (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) UVA is closing their Earhart Street Child Development Center due […]

CATEC roof
Charlottesville City
8 months ago
City building largest rooftop solar array atop CATEC

The city as well as Charlottesville City Schools has begun work on the city’s largest rooftop solar installation at CATEC. 

Volunteers serve food at the local food pantries
Local Nonprofits
8 months ago
McSpotlight: The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is nourishing Charlottesville through food security programs.

For over 40 years, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank has ensured that families across central and western Virginia, including Charlottesville, never go hungry by partnering with more than 400 local pantries, shelters, and outreach programs.

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