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Albemarle County
1 week ago
Albemarle County’s bag tax is creating significant revenue

The goal is to eliminate shopping bags, but the money the tax is making is no small change.

Albemarle County
1 week ago
ACFR responds to chimney fire on Scottsville Road

The Tuesday morning fire displaced six residents and seven animals. All escaped unharmed.

City Manager Sam Sanders presents 2027 budget proposal
Charlottesville City
1 week ago
Collective bargaining agreements driving City real-estate tax hike plan

City Manager Sam Sanders says his proposed 2-cent real estate tax increase would fill the FY 27 budget’s $2.5 million gap.

Local
1 week ago
Power outage forces delayed opening for Louisa County schools

About 1,500 Louisa residents are without power; 1,000 more in Albemarle County

Albemarle County
1 week ago
ACPS announces principal appointments at Henley Middle, Mountain View Primary

Both have spent more than 20 years with Albemarle County Public Schools.

thunderstorm anvil cloud
Local
1 week ago
Early storms and clouds could reduce severe impact of storm

Area residents are still urged to be vigilant of strong winds and possible tornadoes.

Stillhouse Creek Bridge
Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
Stillhouse Road Bridge to close and be replaced April 6

VDOT will replace the existing bridge at the site in process anticipated to affect traffic in the area until May 15.  

Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Orange Town Council considering 2A defense resolution

A preliminary draft of the resolution was posted on social media Wednesday, but Mayor Harrison Cluff said it is still very much a work in progress.

money
Politics
2 weeks ago
JMU prof: U.S. strikes in Iran could boost Virginia’s GDP, help protect Medicaid funding

JMU’s Bob Roberts calls it the Reagan defense scenario, and if it lasts long enough, it could help Virginia cover rising healthcare costs.