On Saturday, the University of Virginia held a virtual dedication for its Memorial to Enslaved Laborers, reflecting on the names and titles of those who built the university eternalized in its stone.
The McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville is looking for its next group of artists to join the Incubator Studio Program. The application period for the 2021-2022 year, starting in July, is now open.
The Albemarle County Police Department is welcoming a new officer to the ranks. Tex is a 2-year old German shorthaired pointer K9 trained in explosives detection.
There are still several steps that lie ahead following the Virginia Supreme Court decision to hand over local control of the Civil War statues in Charlottesville.
Broadband brought Senator Mark Warner to central Virginia for the second straight day. The senator was part of a roundtable about boosting rural internet access hosted by Piedmont Virginia Community College Thursday, April 8.
Albemarle County is adopting Emergency Ordinance 21-E(1), relaxing previous occupancy restrictions to better align with the Executive Order 72 and Virginia’s Phase 3 guidelines.
UVA Center for Politics Director Sabato says the debate did not change much and McAuliffe remains the front runner. However, he says there is one factor that could upend his lead.
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors met on Wednesday, April 7 to review a draft of the Land Use chapter of the Crozet Master Plan before proceeding to the remaining chapters.
Senator Mark Warner says despite some challenges the Blue Ridge Health District faced in the beginning of the vaccine rollout, he’s proud of the progress this team has made as the district heads into phase two next week.
Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Department has found a creative way for people to get out and about, include story time, while also get some exercise.
The race to fill two seats on Charlottesville City Council is on. For the very first time, the candidates met in-person to debate a slew of current issues leading up to the election.
A survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that among Republican adults, 29% say they “definitely will not” get the vaccine. For white Evangelical Christians, it’s 28%.
If you are looking for a way to keep your little one entertained over spring break, a new virtual activity series in Albemarle County is bringing science to life.
The White Spot restaurant has been serving up its famous Gus Burgers since 1953. Now it’s under new ownership, headlined by UVA basketball legend Ralph Sampson.
If you’re pre-registered through the Virginia Department of Health and you’re in Phase 2 in the Blue Ridge Health District, you will be able to get your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as early as Monday, April 12.
Researchers at the University of Virginia Cancer Center say they’ve made a discovery that could revive a cancer treatment originally thought not to work.
The Blue Ridge Health Department announced it will enter Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution on April 12. At that point, everyone 16 and older will be eligible for a vaccine.
Charlottesville City Council is considering a new budget item that would guarantee more tenants have access to lawyers. Advocates say what’s being considered is not close to enough to solve the problem for good.
The search for Charlottesville’s first deputy city manager for racial equity, diversity, and inclusion is over. Ashley Reynolds Marshall will be working in the new position starting in May.
In Albemarle County, a group of young researchers is looking into the effects of the Environmental Protection Agency’s suspension of air pollution regulations.
There are currently eight gender-neutral restrooms inside the University of Virginia School of Law building, but some students say they’re not easily accessible in between classes and need to be moved.
Cultivate Charlottesville, with the help of many community restaurants and partners, is distributing meals to students who qualify for free and reduced lunch, to make sure that kids don’t go hungry during spring break.
COVID-19 vaccines are now being tested in children, with students at the middle school level or even younger possibly able to get vaccinated just in time for the next academic year.
Getting pulled over by the police can lead to tense situations, especially if the driver is hard of hearing, or has autism, for example. That’s why Del. Rob Bell introduced House Bill 1960.
One of the victims of the pandemic budget cuts: a push to bring public defender pay more in line with prosecutors in Albemarle County. Supporters of the work being done say it’s not just about money, it’s about equality in the justice system.
Students returning to the University of Virginia in the fall and those graduating in a few weeks will get to experience in-person classes and ceremonies.
Even though more people are being vaccinated in the Blue Ridge Health District each week, doctors at UVA Health are worried about a potential fourth wave of the coronavirus.
Teachers and parents at Clark Elementary School say they’ve been left in the dark as the school system moved forward in the hiring process for a new principal.
With Easter on Sunday, April 4, many churches are trying to navigate the fine line between keeping people safe from COVID-19, but also finding ways to celebrate the holiday.
Albemarle and Fluvanna counties were among the localities that spoke in favor of the potential board at a virtual meeting of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission.
The Ridley restaurant officially opened April1 in the Draftsman Hotel on West Main Street. The name pays homage to Dr. Walter Nathanial Ridley, the first Black student to graduate from the University of Virginia.
Those who qualify for the COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1c in the Blue Ridge Health District can sign up and expect to get an appointment, but it may not be right away.
