The Albemarle County Planning Commission is recommending to approve rezoning one section in Crozet, but wants more clarification.
Albemarle County planners are proposing new rules for future farm wineries, breweries, and distilleries looking to set up shop in the county.
Albemarle High School student Joshua Robinson spoke to education leaders at the White House Monday, taking about how education has changed his life for the better.
MainStreetAreanVIACCIM520.jpgMain Street Arena on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall is now for sale.
As the rural population of workers continues to grow, JAUNT is expanding to offer more commuter routes to get people from rural areas to parts of Charlottesville.
Malloy Ford, located on Pantops, is proposing to move to a new location on Route 29.
Region Ten is trying to erase some of the stigma that comes with mental health disorders. Tuesday, the agency hosted a "mental health first aid" seminar at Buck Mountain Episcopal Church.
John Wayne Jordan Nov. 2015John Wayne Jordan was in Albemarle County Circuit Court Tuesday asking Judge Cheryll Higgins to help him end decades of addiction and problems before booze kills him.
The Virginia Citizens Defense League, a nonprofit group dedicating to protecting gun owners’ rights, is suing Katie Couric and the producers of a 2016 documentary on gun violence.
An Albemarle County dog owner voluntarily surrendered more than 50 animals to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA, and now the shelter is working to get the animals the care they need.
Virginia apples may be a little smaller this year but the supply should be plentiful at fruit stands and in the stores.
The Virginia Women's Chorus is using music to raise awareness about sexual assault. The group is gearing up for "Women Against Violence: Rise Up", a benefit concert at UVA.
The Department of Education held a back to school bus tour that started in Charlottesville at Buford Elementary School on Monday.
The Building Goodness Foundation is set to hold the annual Battle of the Bands fundraiser Friday, September 16 at the Jefferson Theater.
Albemarle County’s police Chief Ron Lantz was at Northside Library Monday as part of his Meet the Chief event.
Charlottesville police and Charlottesville City Schools kick off Lunch With a Cop, a program designed to develop relationships with youth in the community.
The fifth annual Pride Festival will make its way to Charlottesville this Saturday.
University of Virginia President Teresa Sullivan delivered a state of the university address Monday to talk about accomplishments and future challenges on grounds.
Albemarle County is hosting a community meeting on the Rio+29 Small Area Plan. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 15 at 6 p.m. at Jack Jouett Middle School.
Piedmont Virginia Community College has been named a top community college for adult learners in the 2016 College Rankings report released by Washington Monthly.
An assistant professor at the University of Virginia is on a mission to find out if there is a connection between opioids and a deadly disease.
A Charlottesville woman is trying to bring something good out of her family's tragedy. Her new blog encourages conversation on mental health and suicide.
A piece featured at Yard DreamsJames Yates displays sculptures and other forms of art on Belmont Avenue in Charlottesville in an exhibition called “Yard Dreams.”
Many have seen service dogs working in and around town, but few know what it takes to get the gig. Take at look at the beginnings for Felicia, the Labrador retriever!
This weekend, both vice presidential nominees, Mike Pence and Tim Kaine, campaigned in Virginia.
Sunday, the Charlottesville community joined first responders from all over central Virginia to honor and remember the lives lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Za’Juan Page turned himself in to Charlottesville Police this afternoon without incident. Page is currently being held at the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Center.
Reproductive rights activists hosted an evening Saturday to bring attention to abortion access. But, just outside the Blue Moon Diner in downtown Charlottesville, where the event was held, a small group of protesters gathered.
Saturday at IX Art Park in Charlottesville, artists are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for largest cardboard sculpture.
The Albemarle County Police Department held its first Guardians' Gauntlet fundraiser, a 5K obstacle course, at Walnut Creek Park.
Heritage Harvest FestivalThe 10th annual Heritage Harvest Festival kicked off Saturday at Monticello. The festival celebrates Thomas Jefferson's passion for gardening.
Virginia’s First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe was an honorary festival chair at Monticello’s Heritage Harvest Festival.
U.S. Senator Mark Warner visited engineering labs at the University of Virginia to take a look at some of the research they’re doing for the government.
The Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission received grant money from the United States Department of Agriculture to help improve rural housing.
The Jenkins family is searching for answers after their motocross bikes were stolen right off their property.
Picture from an earlier open house in 2016Members of the Islamic community in Charlottesville will hold a free open house event at the local mosque to welcome members of the community.
Republican Tom Garrett (left) and Democrat Jane Dittmar (right)With Election Day less than two months away, Democrat Jane Dittmar and Republican Tom Garrett sit down to talk about their plans if they win the Virginia’s Fifth District congressional seat.
Preschool studentsAccording to a report from the Charlottesville Albemarle Early Education Task Force, the number of at-risk four-year-olds now in quality preschools is up.
Pastor remembers responding to 9/11 with NBC29A chaplain in Charlottesville sat down with NBC29 to talk about his role responding to the attacks of September 11.
Daquan Antonio Jones was arrested Friday in connection with a home invasion that happened Thursday, September 8.
Crews responded to a fire on River Road shortly after noon in Charlottesville
Golden chocolate barsThe Charlottesville community pays tribute this weekend to Gene Wilder that died last month of complications from Alzheimers.
Albemarle Police CarOfficers in Albemarle County are investigating a home invasion that has police on the hunt for an alleged robber.
Chelsea Elizabeth ScottChelsea Elizabeth Scott was arrested in connection to an alleged armed robbery that occurred at Domino’s Pizza in Stanardsville on 7/7/16.
Ally Miller is 12-years old and enjoying her business A new cake pop business in Albemarle County is ending its first summer on a sweet note.
Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds talked to University of Virginia students at Clark Hall about mental illness, discussing his own personal experiences.
Schematic designs for a project to renovate and add on to Woodbrook Elementary School were presented to the Albemarle County School Board Thursday.
High schools in Albemarle County are looking to guide students towards careers not just universities, which would shift some focus off the academic transcript.
According to a group of environmental scientists at the University of Virginia, meat is a problem for the Chesapeake Bay because it emits more nitrogen than any other food source.
A large display of panoramic photos on Charlottesville's Downtown Mall is drawing glances from people passing by. The audio-visual exhibit is challenging the interpretation of slavery and segregation in Virginia.
Albemarle County’s Extended Day Enrichment Program for the 2016-2017 school year has seen what staff says is some of its highest enrollment numbers.
McGrady’s Irish Pub in Charlottesville is set to close its doors on September 25.
Fiber optic internet company Ting held a recruitment fair Thursday for people who might be interested in becoming a fiber optic technician.
West 2ndMarket Plaza in Charlottesville is now named West 2nd, and mayor Mike Signer and lead developer Keith Woodard announced the new name of the building on Thursday.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe is giving schools extra money to help support year-round and extended-year school programs.
Energize!Charlottesville Pitch Night winner Matthew Slaats received $5,000 to create and installed his creative concept entitled "Our Energy" around town.
Albemarle County Fire Chief Dan Eggleston talked about the creation of a group that would develop a partnership between the community and a potential fire station at Pantops.
Albemarle High SchoolThe Albemarle County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of installing a cell tower that will provide broadband internet to over 3,000 students.
Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Airport rescue teams simulated mock emergency situations on Wednesday in order to be better prepared for actual disasters.
Alberene Improvement Project and AHIP are teaming up to improve homes in Southern Albemarle County.
Business leaders from North Africa and the Middle East are spending five weeks in Charlottesville as part of a Democracy Fellowship Program with the University of Virginia’s Center for Politics.
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffeVirginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (D) is just leaving Charlottesville after a visit to celebrate a program that provides health care to Virginia children.
The Virginia Department of Transportation reached a big milestone in the Berkmar Drive Bridge project Wednesday, installing steel beams into place over pylons.
Victoria, a robotic mannequin, is giving nursing students at the University of Virginia a chance to train on how to deliver babies.
The 10th annual Heritage Harvest Festival kicks off Saturday, September 10, at Monticello.
UVA Center for Politics Director Larry SabatoThomas Jefferson envisioned the University of Virginia as a training ground for tomorrow’s leaders and a foundation for building an engaged and informed American citizenry.
Federal courthouseA lawsuit against an Albemarle County police officer accused of racial profiling is moving forward.
The business community in central Virginia is working to keep the momentum going from the best year for job growth in more than two decades.
Officials at Piedmont Virginia Community College announced today that Wells Fargo has donated $25,000 to PVCC’s Charlottesville Works Initiative.
File Image: The University of Virginia LawnUVA has signed a five-year memorandum of understanding with the New Delhi water authority to map out a plan to clean a river in India.
Authorities say fewer people were killed on Virginia's highways over Labor Day weekend this year compared to last year.
Charlottesville City CouncilThe city of Charlottesville is letting residents of Crescent Halls know that contractors are installing new parts to fix the building's HVAC System.
Woodbrook Elementary SchoolAlbemarle County schools said they are listening to parents, teachers and staff about expanding Woodbrook Elementary.
Election bond referendumHomeowners in Albemarle County might soon see a hike in their real estate taxes.
File Image: Jason Lee ShifflettDetectives are finally opening up about the investigation into the murder of a Charlottesville man, Jason Shifflett, one year ago.
The University of Virginia Emily Couric Clinical Cancer CenterResearch from the University of Virginia Cancer Center suggests an experimental cancer drug shows significant promise for stopping melanoma and possibly other forms of cancer,
UVA Law School, photo courtesy of WikipediaStudents at the University of Virginia are collecting donations to send to people impacted by last month's devastating flooding in Louisiana.
Albemarle Fire & RescueAlbemarle County Fire Rescue has been awarded $401,000 to expand and strengthen its volunteer recruitment and retention efforts.
Charlottesville police have a team of officers and investigators trying to figure out who is terrifying UVA students after a string of reported armed robberies in areas near off-campus housing.
University of Virginia’s female engineers are banding together to learn from one another's success stories on Monday night.
Charlottesville police are investigating an armed robbery they say happened around 11:30 Sunday night on the 400 block of Rugby Road.
Divest UVAA group of students at the University of Virginia wants the school to remove all investments in fossil fuel companies.
Many people in central Virginia took to the farms on Labor Day for an up close look at where their food comes from.
Old Trail Village photo courtesy of oldtrailvillage.comGet ready for more development in Crozet. 190 new apartments and 345 parking spaces will be added in Old Trail.
Image courtesy of WikipediaIt's September, and that means feeding deer or elk anywhere in Virginia is illegal until January. The state says the ban keeps the populations healthy and at sustainable levels.
Visitors from all over the country are spending this unofficial end of summer weekend in central Virginia.
Construction on a new development in downtown Crozet is on track to open in just a few weeks.
A Charlottesville-based band has returned from a pretty big gig this weekend, at the White House.
Construction on the new Berkmar Drive bridge over the South Fork Rivanna River in Albemarle County will force a road closure starting this week.
Charlottesville City Council is planning to set aside a $250,000 fund to help victims or witnesses of crimes.
This week, City Councilors will consider asking the state for money to pay for improvements, especially to make it easier for people with disabilities to get around.
The family of Jason Shifflett, a Charlottesville man murdered one year ago Saturday, marches on the Downtown Mall to put pressure on the police to track down his killer.
Some revenue from the Labor Day summer sale goes toward programs to give disabled workers or former felons job readiness training.
A group of Charlottesville natives may have discovered a new piece of Thomas Jefferson history. The Virginia Alpha Unit of Parliamentarians found what they believe to be some of Jefferson's oldest writings.
Thousands of runners took to the course along Garth Road for the annual Charlottesville Women's Four Miler.
Although the University of Virginia Cavaliers fell to the Richmond Spiders, fans were out early before the game, and they were fired up for a new beginning.
The Cavaliers kicking off their season means big business for college students with parking spaces near the University of Virginia.
Sen. Tom GarrettState Sen. Tom Garrett, R-Va., is setting up shop in Charlottesville for his congressional campaign.The 5th District Republican candidate opened a campaign office on Dale Avenue Saturday afternoon.
Governor Bob McDonnellAccording to the Washington Post, the United States Attorney's Office recommends putting former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell (R) on trial again.
The University of Virginia recently finalized a policy on protests during finals weekend. Legal expert John Whitehead is concerned the policy hurts free speech.
The Downtown Mall is celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend. The pedestrian mall has been a staple of Charlottesville since 1976.
The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) has plans to open a satellite office at old trail in Crozet.
Hundreds of students in Albemarle and Greene counties are now better prepared for the classroom thanks to a big donation of school supplies from Costco.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Hermine barrels up the East Coast from Florida.
Virginia law enforcement officials will be on the lookout for drunken drivers this holiday weekend.
Charlottesville police charged Troy Thornberg with brandishing a bladed weapon and reckless driving. Police say Thornberg was upset at another driver, and threatened to cut her tires.
UVA Resilient Environment Seed Grants will promote research that addresses environmental challenges and helps develop more resilient communities against threats from rising water.
Delegate David Toscano took a tour of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Charlottesville on Thursday to help bring attention to the need in his district.
After being in France for over two decades, Micky Lynch is back in Albemarle County to teach Saint Anne’s-Belfield middle schoolers French.
The federal lawsuit over the arrest of former UVA student Martese Johnson is back on track. Friday, a judge denied part of a request by the state to throw out Johnson’s $3 million lawsuit.
Monday, CPC Manager Dave Norris sent a letter to Charlottesville City Manager Maurice Jones and Downtown Business Association of Charlottesville Chairman George Benford.
Wes Bellamy and Tony Lucadamo started the Progressive Political Action Committee to help Democrats looking to run for office in Virginia.
Attorneys for Gene E. Washington, a man accused of a brutal double murder in Charlottesville, will gain access to information about the grand jury that indicted him.
The Blue Ribbon Commission is opening up the discussion about Charlottesville's historical landmarks.
Charlottesville’s Blue Ribbon Commission held an open meeting on Thursday to reflect on its first public forum which took place two weeks ago.
One Charlottesville man is proposing a solution as the city struggles with how to handle its displays of Confederate history.
The Water Street Parking Garage in downtown CharlottesvilleThe Charlottesville Parking Center (CPC) says a new letter proves it has the right to raise rates at the Water Street Parking Garage in Downtown Charlottesville.
The Charlottesville Blue Ribbon Commission got input on the city’s Confederate monuments for the first time Wednesday night.
A civil trial for Martese Johnson that was scheduled to start in October has been pushed back to July 2017.
Attorneys for George Huguely are hoping a federal court in Maryland will help prove the former UVA student didn't intend to kill his ex-girlfriend Yeardley Love.
St. Anne’s-Belfield School launched the Quests Programs this year, allowing middle school students to explore their true passions.
Full StorySt. Anne’s-Belfield School launched the Quests Programs this year, allowing middle school students to explore their true passions.
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