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Amy Laufer and Tom Perriello
Politics
2 weeks ago
Big local turnout, overperforming in red areas key for Tom Perriello

At an event to open his campaign headquarters Saturday, the Democratic candidate for the 5th District laid out his path to victory.

Local
2 weeks ago
Record heat and severe storm chances spark National Weather Service advisory

The heat advisory had been set from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday

Nelson Co Supervisors 6/9/26
Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Nelson supervisors ratify $8.9 million county land purchase

The county purchased 683 acres of land along Route 29 south of Lovingston.

Torch Run 2026 at ACPD Headquarters
Local Nonprofits
3 weeks ago
Local law enforcement participate in 2026 Torch Run

Officers from across Central Virginia joined Special Olympics athletes in the run to raise awareness and funds for the nonprofit.

dry cracked ground
Local
3 weeks ago
Five-day rainfall did not dent Charlottesville area drought monitor

Some areas saw a little relief, but no long-term relief in sight

Michael Swiney, 37, of Buckingham
Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
Hollymead Elementary staffer 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.  

Stamp Out Hunger bag
Local
3 weeks ago
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ collects the most food since pre-pandemic

Postal workers throughout the 25-county area the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank serves collected 120,692 pounds of food, and contributors gave an addition $6,401.

Lawrence Chase, the bicycling friar
National
3 weeks ago
‘Bicycling Friar’ brings his anti-left message to Charlottesville

71-year-old Lawrence Chase bikes across the country sharing his religious and political views.

Police officers in beige vests speak near a red emergency vehicle with flashing lights in a wooded area.
Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
Person of interest from Buckingham County caught in Albemarle

A shelter in place warning was briefly in effect for the Pantops and Woolen Mills areas.

Large pile of construction debris, furniture, insulation, and a white mattress in a junkyard/landfill setting.
Virginia Assembly
3 weeks ago
After latest setback, Del. Amy Laufer not giving up on mattress recycling plans

A bill to create a mattress recycling program was vetoed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.