snow plow
Albemarle County
9 months ago
VDOT Tuesday Working Lower-Volume Secondary Roads and Neighborhood Streets

VDOT is continuing its response to a major winter storm that dumped eight inches to a foot of snow and sleet across Culpeper District over the last 36 hours, and says they’re actively engaged Tuesday in moving snow and ice off lower-volume secondary roads and neighborhood streets.

Three Notched Trail plan
Albemarle County
9 months ago
Albemarle Launches Its Three Notched Trail Planning Process

 Albemarle County has selected Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) to lead the master planning process for the Three Notched Trail Shared-Use Path. The planning effort will begin in early 2025 and take approximately 22 months to complete.

water faucet
Albemarle County
9 months ago
Triple-A Urges Taking Measures Preventing Frozen Pipes

With frigid temperatures set in this week, Triple-A MidAtlantic wants to make sure you protect against frozen pipes, and know what to do if a pipe does freeze.

CSX Coal Train Logo_AP_Jan7_2025
Local
10 months ago
Train Derails in Fluvanna County; No Injuries or Environmental Risks Reported

Early Tuesday morning a coal train traveling through Fluvanna County derailed near Bremo Bluff.

Snow Ice Tow Truck_Metro
Local
10 months ago
State Police Responded to Hundreds of Accidents Across Virginia as Winter Storm Passed Through

While the exact cause of each crash is undetermined, Virginia State Police (VSP) say that the incidents provide a snapshot of the challenges on Virginia’s roads during the winter storm.

Local
10 months ago
VDOT: Road Conditions Improve, But Overnight Refreeze Likely

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is asking residents to avoid travel overnight Monday and early Tuesday morning as temperatures are expected to drop sharply, creating the potential for black ice.

grocery produce
Business
10 months ago
Reid’s Super-Save Market to Close; Property Sold to Twice is Nice

Reid’s Super-Save Market, a family-owned business that has served the community for decades, will permanently close in the coming weeks.

Albemarle County
10 months ago
UPDATE: VDOT Urges Staying Home Through Tonight as They Plow Around-the-Clock

VDOT just before 10 Sunday night sent out the following release with the message for drivers to “stay home” since the winter storm starte

State Police
Albemarle County
10 months ago
UPDATE: State Police Works Morning Crash With Injury in Culpeper District

Virginia State Police worked 15 crashes in our Culpeper District from midnight-until-4 this morning with no reported injuries. However, there were injuries in those overnight crashes in the six other jurisdictions they patrol.

Iris and Poppy
Local
10 months ago
Metro Richmond Zoo Announces Name of New Baby Pygmy Hippo

All the votes are in, and the Metro Richmond Zoo announces the name of the new baby pygmy hippo is Poppy.