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Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
Nelson County Sheriffs investigating body found in Arrington

A welfare check at a home in Arrington led to the discovery of a dead body Wednesday, the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday.

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Local Nonprofits
2 weeks ago
Arc of Piedmont gala raises funds, awareness for people with developmental disabilities

Advances in medical care have helped people with serious intellectual and developmental disabilities live longer lives. The work of organizations like the Arc of the Piedmont, has helped make those lives fuller.

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Surrounding Counties
2 weeks ago
LCPS teacher Kate Fletcher runs 107 miles to Jamestown in 10th Lion Pride Run

The Louisa County English teacher has raised more than $100,000 for college scholarships for county students.

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Politics
2 weeks ago
Redistricting sets up showdown between Tom Perriello, Beth Macy

If the Virginia Supreme Court upholds Tuesday’s redistricting vote, what will it mean for Albemarle County and Charlottesville?

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Albemarle County
2 weeks ago
VDOT brings awareness to work zone safety with 2026 Work Zone Awareness Week

VDOT has run the weeklong awareness campaign annually since 1997 to bring important safety tips to drivers navigating work zones.

Campaign signs on a grassy roadside urging votes for April 21, some say 'Vote No' and others 'Yes' in bold letters.
Politics
3 weeks ago
Virginia voters pass Democrats’ redistricting amendment

NBC News called the election at 8:44 p.m. CNN followed eight minutes later.

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Politics
3 weeks ago
Virginia special election: What to know before Tuesday’s referendum

The redistricting constitutional amendment is the only item on the ballot for Tuesday’s special election.

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Crime
3 weeks ago
Police pursuit ends within city limits

A heavy police presence around Monticello Ave. on Friday afternoon was due to a search for a suspect.

Politics
3 weeks ago
Tom Perriello: Redistricting fight has ‘focused the conversation’ on campaign trail

The former Democratic Congressman is running in the current 5th and proposed 6th District. He said the issues voters care about are the same throughout those areas.

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Albemarle County
3 weeks ago
Albemarle issues immediate open-air burn ban in light of NWS fire danger warnings

Greene Co. issued a similar ban Wednesday. The NWS has the region under an alert for elevated fire risks.