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American flag on a pole waved at an outdoor gathering with people blurred in the background
Local
1 month ago
Independence Day Celebration Guide

Here’s your guide to everything that’s happening in and around Central Virginia for Independence Day fun.

American flag with sparkler
UVA
1 month ago
Local health providers urge caution against burns and smoke with home fireworks

UVA Health advises being wary of potential burns, and the American Lung Association advises against breathing the smoke.

Hand holding a lit sparkler beside a small American flag against a dark background, celebratory mood at night.
Surrounding Counties
1 month ago
Louisa, Gordonsville won’t hold Fourth of July parades due to heat

The towns still plan to go forward with its fireworks displays.

Jaunt's new route along 29 North
Albemarle County
1 month ago
Jaunt CONNECT moves stop on 29 North from Food Lion to Hollymead Town Center

Commuters can use the Food Lion stop until July 31st, before the stop is relocated to Hollymead Town Center,

Master Gardners help kids at Orange club set up garden.
Surrounding Counties
1 month ago
Rapidan River Master Gardners help restore garden at Boys & Girls Club

After age and last January’s winter storm damaged the Orange Club’s garden, the Rapidan River Master Gardners and a few local businesses helped create a temporary garden for this summer.

Chris Greene Lake
Albemarle County
1 month ago
Albemarle County waives swimming fees at parks Thursday through Saturday

County emergency services urges staying in air conditioning as much as possible.

traffic
Local
1 month ago
AAA, Virginia State Police work to keep traveling Virginians safe over July 4

AAA is urging driver to check their vehicle before taking any long trips to make sure it’s ready for the extra stress of triple-digit temperatures

lake water
Surrounding Counties
1 month ago
Police: Abandoned kayak in Fluvanna likely unoccupied

Tuesday, a kayak was found near the 1900 block of Hardware Rd. with evidence that suggested the kayak had been in use that day.

thermometer under the sun
Albemarle County
1 month ago
‘Heat Dome’ bringing record temps, extreme heat risks to the region

Forecasts are predicting the hottest Fourth of July on record in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area.

car child safety seat
UVA
1 month ago
UVA Health finding continuing issues with counterfeit child safety seats in vehicles

It’s buyer-beware as it’s not illegal to sell FMVSS non-compliant seats

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