Albemarle County
3 years ago
UVa infectious disease specialist says new omicron variant more contagious, but not immensely potent

A new omicron variant is becoming more dominant that, once again, is a bit better at evading immunization than previous variants.

Local
3 years ago
State Police release ID of 11-year old killed in the Rockfish River near Schuyler

State Police have released the identity of the 11-year old boy who was among three dead outside of Schuyler whose name was not released Thursday.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
State AG investigating elite public high school

AG’s Office of Civil Rights will investigate Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology’s overhauled admission policies, failure to timely notify students of commendation received in scholarship competition.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
New wineries, hotel, and Edna Lewis Menu Trail featured in tourism guide

A number of area attractions are featured in the Virginia Tourism Corporation’s new video and guide “What’s New in Virginia in 2023”.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
UVa Health and Virginia Master Naturalists release free downloadable state poisonous critters book

UVa Health has put out a free, downloadable book — in conjunction with the Blue Ridge Poison Control Center, UVa School of Medicine, and Virginia Master Naturalists — helping you identify 35 poisonous animals in Virginia. 

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Fatal crash in Nelson County

Charges pending in crash on Route 29 at Route 655.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
SNP missing person investigation suspended 

Body discovered on Jan 2 believed to be body of James Alan Cattley.

Albemarle County
3 years ago
Moore Rd. will close intermittently through Jan 13

Closures will take place weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.