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Porter Wilkinson. Scott Beardsley and Rachel Sheridan after naming Beardsley 10th UVA President
UVA
1 day ago
Reports: Spanberger begins remaking UVA Board of Visitors

Rector Rachel Sheridan, vice-rector Porter Wilkinson and major donor Paul Manning have all resigned from the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors, at the behest of new Governor Abigail Spanberger, according to reports.

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Albemarle County
1 day ago
Albemarle taking applications for first-ever round of AHIF funding

Albemarle County has opened applications for the Affordable Housing Investment Fund (AHIF), a funding opportunity to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing in the community.

Existing and proposed Tenaska Fluvanna power plants
Surrounding Counties
2 days ago
Tenaska to appeal Fluvanna Planning Commission denial

The Nebraska-based company said building a new power plant would advance the goals Fluvanna County stated in its comprehensive plan.

State Capitol
Virginia Assembly
2 days ago
Virginia passes temporary Congressional redistricting

That issue will go before voters in the spring. Three other amendments that passed will appear on November ballots.

UVA Sports
2 days ago
JPJ court to be named for Tony Bennett

The court will be named in Bennett’s honor during a pre-game ceremony on Jan. 24, before No. 16 UVA hosts No. 14 North Carolina, the school announced Friday. 

Crime
2 days ago
Suspect in Jan. 4 Trailridge Rd. standoff brandished a sword

The incident was the second sword-related situation in the area in the past the four months.

Local Nonprofits
2 days ago
BANFF Film Festival set to return to Charlottesville in March

The touring festival is run locally by the Shenandoah National Park Trust, with proceeds going toward benefiting the park.

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Education
2 days ago
St. Anne’s-Belfield middle schoolers advance to world robotics competition

St. Anne’s-Belfield School Grade 8 robotics team “Next Level” has advanced to the FIRST LEGO Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas, from April 29 to May 2.

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