Political Roundup Seven Days from Election Day

We take a look at the top of the ticket with our political analyst Professor Mary Kate Cary as well as the 5th congressional district and more.

By Jay James October 29, 2024 9:20 am

We take a look at the top of the ticket with our political analyst Professor Mary Kate Cary as well as the 5th congressional district and more.

Albemarle County

19 hours ago

Democrats statewide, Missel locally, enjoy campaign fundraising advantages

New campaign finance disclosures show all three Democrats in the statewide races raised more money than Republicans, while Samuel Miller District Albemarle Supervisors candidate Fred Missel among the top local office fundraisers in the Commonwealth.

Charlottesville City

24 hours ago

City manager on efforts to solve homeless issues: ‘It will take all of us’

On the heels of public comment two weeks ago when City Council floated an ordinance about handling encampments on public rights-of-way, City Manager Sam Sanders provided a detailed progress report on efforts over the last two years attempting to improve the situation of unhoused in the city, and noted a number of properties and options they’re looking at to provide the needed services.

Local

1 day ago

Search continues for Charlottesville hunters missing in Colorado wilderness

A pair of hunters from Charlottesville have been missing since Thursday evening.

Albemarle County

3 hours ago

Local Boys & Girls Club squash instructor recognized by regional council

Daniel Sivinski, the Squash and Fitness Specialist at the Boy & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia (BGCCVA), was recognized as the 2025 Professional of the Year by the organization’s Virginia/Washington D.C. Area Council earlier this month.

UVA Sports

19 hours ago

UVA expects linebacker Kam Robinson to play against Stanford

Virginia linebacker Kam Robinson is expected to play Saturday night in the team’s ACC football opener against Stanford, giving the defense back its most explosive and athletic playmaker.