Wednesday night during a Board of Supervisors meeting, Augusta County leaders voted in favor of changing the vision for Mill Place Commerce Park in Verona.
After seeing significant losses statewide in recent years and with Democrats currently controlling all levers of power in Richmond, Republican chances of winning statewide may look slim, but one candidate says he can win.
Governor Ralph Northam held a COVID-19 briefing Wednesday where he announced he is easing some COVID-19 restrictions and provided an update on the status of vaccines in Virginia.
A self-proclaimed white nationalist has been sentenced to nearly three-and-a-half years in federal prison for threatening to rape the wife of a man who was part of a separate racist group he felt was harassing him.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Greene County is rolling out safety awards for 90 new vehicles, with Hyundai Motor Group receiving the most awards.
United States Representative Abigail Spanberger is pushing for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve COVID-19 vaccine data-sharing and communication with Virginia health officials.
More than 70 jobs in the Charlottesville area were made available Wednesday, Feb. 24, through a career fair hosted by the Virginia Employment Commission and Virginia Career Works.
More than 1.66 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the commonwealth, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health.
In Augusta County, there’s a new program in the works that aims to keep people out of jail by helping them reroute their lives. It’s called the LEAD program, which stands for Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion.
Both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly passed a bill banning individuals from bringing firearms on the grounds of the state Capitol and buildings owned by the commonwealth.
The Charlottesville Fire Department is debuting its 2021 Strategic Plan that will serve as a guide for the organization over the next three to five years.
There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty with filing taxes this year, and the pandemic has certainly complicated things. People may have lost or started new jobs or gotten unemployed.
More than 800 people are getting their second dose of protection against COVID-19 at the Blue Ridge Health District’s clinic at the former Kmart in Albemarle County.
The Crozet Alcoholic Beverage Control store closed its doors February 9 to begin an expansion project that will take over a vacant adjoining commercial space in the Shoppes at Clover Lawn.
A statue of segregationist Virginia politician Harry F. Byrd Sr. will be removed from the state capitol grounds under a bill that has won bipartisan final approval from lawmakers.
The UVA Police Department recently promoted five of its minority officers to the role of lieutenant or sergeant, an honor that the department says each of those officers are more than deserving of.
Urban One, Inc. submitted a $517 million proposal to the City of Richmond to develop a world-class, uniquely Richmond entertainment, dining and gaming destination.
After losing games at Florida State and at Duke last week, the UVA men's basketball team has dropped eight spots, to No. 15, in the latest AP Top 25 Poll.
A measure introduced by Del. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, will prohibit a school board from taking legal action against a family or student for school meal debt. The bill has passed both chambers of the General Assembly.
Recent winter storms are causing delays in much needed COVID-19 vaccination doses, but the Blue Ridge Health District is rescheduling appointments and making sure everyone who needs a second dose gets one.
Orange County is kicking off its first ever restaurant week to showcase the flavors to be found around the county, featuring more than a dozen restaurants, wineries, breweries and bakeries.
The legislation repealing the death penalty now heads to Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam, who has said he will sign the measure into law, making Virginia the 23rd state to stop executions.
A Charlottesville family of eight has a brand new heating system after going weeks without one, thanks to the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program and Beck Cohen.
Although most of the snow from last week’s storm has melted away, one city resident says that when snow plows come through, they push all of the snow to street corners, creating a nightmare situation for those with disabilities.
Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker’s spending of city funds is not under criminal investigation, according to the city’s Commonwealth’s Attorney. However, he says the policy does need a desperate overhaul.
The City Manager declared 12 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, to be the official end of snowfall. Per city code, snow must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of the end of snowfall.
Many people are trying to get back into the workforce after losing their jobs due to the pandemic. That’s why the Downtown Job Center is stepping up to give you the skills you need.
Dr. Michael Williams of UVA's Center for Health Policy and Dr. Greg Gelburd, a family physician in Charlottesville, are urging the VA Senate to pass paid sick leave legislation.
The Cavaliers were held scoreless over the final 3:10, and the No. 7 Virginia men’s basketball team lost 66-65 at Duke on Saturday night. Five of the last seven games against the Blue Devils have been decided by two points or less.
The Charlottesville chapter of the fraternity hosted a "Local Blue and You Virtual Guide Right" panel to allow community members to ask questions to area police representatives.
A spring semester at the University of Virginia that started with the hope of health has instead brought about the hardest-hitting COVID-19 surge in the area since the pandemic began.
The Valley Mission in Staunton serves the area’s homeless and other community members 24-7 every day of the year, and this is their 50th year doing it. In five decades the Mission has seen a lot of changes and continues to overcome challenges to help people in need.
Virginia will faceoff against an unranked Duke team for the first time since 2016, as the No. 7 Cavaliers travel to face the Blue Devils on Saturday night in Durham.
The bill repeals a Virginia law that makes it a felony for HIV-positive people to sell or donate blood, body fluids, organs and tissues. It also removes a law that prohibits the donation of blood and organs by people with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
A school board in Virginia is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review its transgender bathroom ban after lower courts ruled that the policy is unconstitutional.
The Virginia Senate killed a House proposal to expand access to the commonwealth’s new redistricting commission and help make the process more transparent and democratic.
