Albemarle County
2 years ago
Virginia Dept. of Forestry reporting some three-dozen wildfires through the Commonwealth

 The state forestry department is listing some 3-dozen wildfires burning… all in the western third of the Commonwealth… as the fall fire season continues through the month of November.

Local
2 years ago
Big Meadows shuts down, and some Madison County resident urged to evacuate near Quaker Run fire

 The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging some residents to leave their homes, and Big Meadows Lodge is closing early for the season, as the Quaker Run fire is now up to nearly 2500 acres with just 40% contained. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Shenandoah National Park closes trails for Quaker Run Fire 

November 6, 2023, News Release The entire length of the Graves Mill Trail from […]

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Senator Tim Kaine expects bipartisan budget agreement by year’s end

The House is a wild card right now, but Virginia’s junior Senator Tim Kaine says his chamber is full-speed ahead on budget terms negotiated by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Biden last spring. 

Albemarle County
2 years ago
Gov. Younkgin orders schools to disclose details of school-related drug overdoses

Loudoun County Public Schools waited weeks to notify parents.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
ACPD seeks information on October 14th fatal crash

Two cars collided on the Rockfish Gap Turnpike near Greenwood Road.

Albemarle County
2 years ago
36th annual Virginia Film Festival draws 19,698 paid and free event attendees

The final credits have rolled on the 36th Annual Virginia Film Festival that combined a remarkable program with fascinating guests and packed houses over five days.

Local
2 years ago
Firefighters fighting three large wildfires in the Commonwealth

Firefighters still fighting to contain two large wildfires in the Commonwealth, and there’s now a third.