Charlottesville City Councilor Leah Puryear

Leah Puryear discusses affordable housing, the end of the COVID restrictions for public meetings and her experience being new to Council.

By Jay James May 2, 2023 11:32 am

Albemarle County

1 day ago

ACPD capture serial erratic driver in the city and county

Albemarle Police have a serial hit-and-run suspect in custody after a suspended earlier day police pursuit, then an ultimate crash later where he was caught.

UVA Sports

23 hours ago

Barber: ‘Hungry’ Harrison Waylee leads a record-setting effort for Virginia’s offense

A week after not getting the football at all, Harrison Waylee rushed for 150 yards and three touchdowns in UVA’s 55-16 rout of William & Mary.

Education

3 days ago

UVA BOV approves leasing of Oak Lawn to Charlottesville schools

UVA’s Board of Vistors approved the leasing of its Oak Lawn property to Charlottesville City Schools during its meeting on Friday. The decision comes after the federal government awarded the Federal Executive Institute property to UVA despite initially awarding it to the city schools.

Albemarle County

3 days ago

Albemarle schools’ weapons screening progress report: needs improvement

A week into new weapons screenings at Albemarle’s three high schools, the progress report says “needs improvement”.

Local

2 days ago

City Economic Development sets NexGen Skilled Trades Day next month

Calling them “the backbone of every community”, Charlottesville’s Office of Economic Development has set up a NextGen Skilled Trades Day for next month at PVCC.