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New Albemarle County solar facility aims to lower electricity costs

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A new solar facility near Batesville is now generating electricity for Central Virginia Electric Cooperative, marking another step in the company’s effort to control rising energy costs while expanding renewable power across Central Virginia. Representatives from Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), RWE and Sun...

Albemarle County, VA · 11d
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Albemarle School Board members hear from frustrated parents, teachers at town hall

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Tuesday’s town hall meeting with Albemarle County School Board Chair and White Hall representative Dr. Rebecca Berlin and Rivanna representative Judy Le was filled with frustrated and at times emotional parents and teachers urging for more transparency from Albemarle County Public Schools.

Albemarle County, VA · 12d
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Federal election monitors coming to Virginia, but not metro-Richmond area

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Expect to see federal election monitors at some polls on Tuesday. The Department of Justice is announcing Virginia is on the list. “They request to monitor in certain localities to and they provide generally speaking like the authority or the law that is the purpose of them monitoring is to monitor compliance with certain statues,” said Steven Koski, Virginia Commissioner of Elections.

Virginia · 12d
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Albemarle School Board prepares to fill Rio seat for fourth time in three years

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – During a tumultuous time in the school division, the Albemarle County School Board is once again preparing to fill an open seat, just weeks since David Storm was appointed as the board’s at-large representative. This time, the vacancy is in the Rio...

Albemarle County, VA · 11d
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Madison County PC weighs rural ADUs, six-lot rezoning, and sign rules

Madison County planners are weighing whether accessory dwelling units should be allowed in agricultural and conservation districts, a debate that could expand housing options while changing the county’s rural landscape.  The Planning Commission held its first workshop Wednesday on an ordinance amendment allowing ADUs in A1 Agricultural and C1 Conservation zones.  The Virginia General Assembly approved legislation this year, requiring […] The post Madison County PC weighs rural ADUs, six-lot rezoning, and sign rules first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 13d

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Far-right failed Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback teases 2028 presidential run

Charlottesville, Virginia - Republican James Fishback recently announced that he may be running for president in 2028, becoming one of the first politicians to enter the race. In an X post, Fishback shared a video clip from a speech he gave at the University of Virginia the night before, where he revealed that he planned to run for president. "I told them the truth," he further wrote in the post. After The Hill published an article about the announcement, Fishback – a self-described devout Catholic – shared an X post clarifying that he and his wife will hold town halls following the midterm el...

Charlottesville, VA · 11d

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Most People Don’t Know The Largest Antique Mall In America Is Hiding In Virginia

Here’s something that should genuinely bother you: the largest antique mall in America has been sitting in Verona, Virginia this whole time, and most people have no idea it exists. The Factory Antique Mall isn’t hiding exactly, it has a massive yellow rooftop sign and a wall that says...

Verona, VA · 15d

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What Voters Need to Know About Election Security

Harrisonburg, VA · 11d

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Charlottesville eyes post-Flock surveillance needs

The Charlottesville Police Department has deployed surveillance camera technology across the city, including Axon technologies and camera trailers at encampments before the city cleared the area. Over the summer, the City of Charlottesville temporarily installed two trailers with security surveillance technology from Street Smart at encampments on the Rivanna Trail.

Charlottesville, VA · 14d

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Plans advance for 24-mile Three Notched Trail

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Plans for a 24-mile trail connecting Charlottesville to the Blue Ridge Tunnel are taking shape, as Albemarle County works to identify a preferred route for the long-awaited Three Notched Trail. The proposed shared-use path would connect Charlottesville through Crozet and west toward Afton Mountain, giving...

Charlottesville, VA · 13d

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Louisa County waives pet adoption fees as shelter hits critical capacity

Now man’s best friend needs the community to show up for them, as the Louisa County Animal Shelter has reached critical capacity.

Louisa County, VA · 13d

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Albemarle School Board gets two applicants for open seat

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Two months after the Albemarle County School Board received 23 applications for its at-large seat, the board received just two for the now vacant Rio District seat, Albemarle County Public Schools spokesperson Jason Grant told Cville Right Now on Monday. Former school board...

Albemarle County, VA · 14d

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November 3rd: UVA at the Polls

With Election Day approaching, UVA students have an opportunity to influence who represents Central Virginia in Congress. On November 3rd, voters in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District will choose between Republican incumbent Representative John McGuire, Democratic challenger Tom Perriello, and independent candidate Cooke Harvey. The two primary candidates — Perriello and McGuire — offer different perspectives on the role of the federal government, economic policy, and the country’s political direction.

Virginia · 13d

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Greene BOS SUP PH – Home Business in R-1 Zoning District (47 William Road)

PUBLIC HEARING Under the provisions of Article 16-2 of the Greene County Zoning Ordinance and Section 15.2-2204 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Greene County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the County Meeting Room at the Greene County Administration Building located at 40 Celt […] The post Greene BOS SUP PH – Home Business in R-1 Zoning District (47 William Road) first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 13d

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Virginia Department of Education launching independent review of ACPS

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia Department of Education will be initiating an independent review of Albemarle County Public Schools’ “policies, practice and culture,” according to a letter sent Tuesday to the School Board and Acting Superintendent Dr. Chandra Hayes by Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Jenna Conway, a copy of which was obtained by Cville Right Now.

Albemarle County, VA · 12d

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Traffic demand management plan filed for Dairy Central Phase 3

A new zoning code adopted by Charlottesville City Council in December 2023 fundamentally altered the rules to give property owners more development rights than before. In most cases, developers do not have to ask for additional permission from elected officials for additional height and residential density. Projects over a certain...

Charlottesville, VA · 14d

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Outbreak Outlook: Tracking the Spread of Measles in Virginia

On May 13, 2026, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed an outbreak of measles in Buckingham County, located directly north of Prince Edward County. Measles is a virus that is able to spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or simply exhales. The virus is also able to live in the air and on surfaces in a room for up to two hours after an infected person has left, making it highly contagious.

Buckingham County, VA · 15d

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Charlottesville area gains jobs as Virginia’s workforce shrinks, report shows

The Charlottesville-metro area posted the largest yearly payroll job gain among the 10 metro areas listed in Virginia’s latest employment report.

Charlottesville, VA · 13d

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Albemarle residents push back on Dominion transmission line plan

Residents of Albemarle County are pushing back against Dominion Energy's plans to rebuild nearly 16 miles of high-voltage transmission lines between Charlottesville and Gordonsville. WMRA's Anjoleigh Schindler reports. Dominion wants to replace existing wooden “H-frame” transmission poles with steel towers that would average twice the height of the current ones....

Albemarle County, VA · 14d

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Loss of 130,000 Trout at Virginia Hatchery Will Reduce Stocking in Warren County and 10 Other Counties

Trout anglers in Warren County and across the Shenandoah Valley can expect fewer fish stocked in local streams and other waterways after the loss of about 130,000 trout at a state fish hatchery. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced Friday, October 23, that equipment failure, historically low drought-driven...

Warren County, VA · 16d