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Lee statue meltdown
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Swords into Plowshares Puts Out Call for Artists to Remake Public Art from Lee Statue Metal

Swords into Plowshares has put out a call of “request for qualifications” from artists and teams who wish to design, make, and install a new public art work from the melted metal of the former Robert E Lee downtown statue.

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Crime
1 year ago
Augusta Sheriff Beefs Up Fishersville School Campus Security in Light of False Social Media Post

The Augusta County Sheriff said extra law enforcement was placed at the Wilson school complex although what sparks it is a false social media post about actions the brother of the Parkland, Florida shootings in Augusta County.

Albemarle County
1 year ago
VADOC First in World to Use ScanTech AI Systems Drug and Contraband Detection System

 The Virginia Department of Corrections has become the first corrections system in the world to pilot what they call “a powerful and state-of-the-art drug and contraband detection system from the company ScanTech AI Systems, Inc.”

birds flying
Albemarle County
1 year ago
Virginians Participating in Weekend Great Backyard Bird Count

This weekend, Virginians are participating with other birders around the world in the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Local
1 year ago
Michael Guthrie Weighs in on Interest Rates and Housing Market Uncertainty

Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Real estate expert Michael Guthrie, president emeritus of […]

Local
1 year ago
Power Restored to Many in Richmond, but Some Outages Continue After Winter Storm

Power restoration efforts continue in the Richmond area after Thursday’s winter storm, which left more than 16,000 Dominion Energy customers without electricity at its peak.

Albemarle County
1 year ago
Virginia AG’s Office Struck by Cyberattack

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Attorney General’s office, the state’s top prosecutorial agency […]

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Local
1 year ago
Closings and Delays for February 14, 2025, in Central Virginia

Several organizations in Central Virginia have announced schedule changes for Friday, February 14, 2025, due to weather-related travel concerns.

Virginia Assembly
1 year ago
Virginia General Assembly Passes Bill Expanding Line of Duty Act Benefits

A bill expanding benefits under the Line of Duty Act to private police departments has passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly and now heads to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk for approval.

State Police
Surrounding Counties
1 year ago
Fluvanna and Amherst Residents Graduate from Virginia State Police Academy

Two local residents are joining the ranks of the Virginia State Police after graduating from the 142nd Basic Session on Feb. 7, 2025.