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The MadRapp Recorder

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Greene announces leadership appointments for water and sewer department

Greene County is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Lunsford as director of the Water and Sewer Department, effective January 4, 2027, and the appointment of Robert Griffith as the newly created director of operations for the Water and Sewer Department.  Currently, Griffith is serving as the County’s Interim Water and Sewer Director.   “These leadership appointments reflect Greene […] The post Greene announces leadership appointments for water and sewer department first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 14d

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On the agenda: Richmond on Dominion–NextEra merger, Henrico weed sales tax

Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning Oct. 26. Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Central Virginia. The committee is coming together to approve minutes from the Oct. 13 meeting before convening in a closed session. 1 p.m. Tuesday. Council chambers, 2nd floor. Richmond City...

Richmond, VA · 14d
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Virginia Mercury

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In Cumberland, questions swirl over water sources for newly-approved Dominion gas plant

Cumberland County has promised Dominion Energy two million gallons of water a day from Cobbs Creek Reservoir for its proposed three gigawatt natural gas plant. But technically, the water is not yet theirs to give away. The county board of supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday night to approve the conditional use permit for the natural […]

Cumberland County, VA · 14d

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Louisa community members leave their mark on Main Street with new mural

Hundreds of hand-painted tiles have come together to create a new piece of public art in the Town of Louisa.

Louisa, VA · 16d
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Charlottesville Tomorrow

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Stanardsville Town Council Q&A turns up a warning about the town’s water supply

"I encourage the voters of Stanardsville to politely contact the Greene County Board of Supervisors to accelerate improving the water situation," said candidate Kevin Kelley. "We are currently at the edges of water capacity, and urgently need a better water system." The post Stanardsville Town Council Q&A turns up a warning about the town’s water supply appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .

Stanardsville, VA · 14d

Greene Journal

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Orange County school board advances draft calendars, policy changes, and E-Rate support

Orange County school officials are proposing new academic calendars that would stagger open houses, shift parent-teacher conferences, and create a more cohesive professional development schedule.  The Orange County School Board reviewed draft calendars for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years during its October 19 work session. The board is expected to consider approval November 2.  The proposed calendars would stagger […] The post Orange County school board advances draft calendars, policy changes, and E-Rate support first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Orange County, VA · 16d

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VDFP launches first statewide community risk assessment dashboard

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Virginia fire departments now have a new tool to help identify and prepare for risks in their communities. The Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP) launched its first statewide community risk assessment dashboard. The dashboard brings together data on things such as community characteristics, fire risks...

Virginia · 16d

The News Leader

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See who's on the ballot in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County

Election season has arrived and Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County residents are also voting on key local issues and candidates. Beyond the federal candidates and state-wide constitutional amendment referendums , local voters will consider whether or not they want to approve a local sales tax that would raise funds for school construction, and candidates for school boards in all three localities. The Sixth Congressional District, running through the Shenandoah Valley, features a race between Rep. Ben Cline and Democratic challenger Beth Macy . On the Senate side, longtime Democratic incumbent Mark Warner is seeking his fourth term. He will face Republican Bert Mizusawa, a retired military officer and federal government executive. Sample ballots are available on the websites for registrars in Staunton , Waynesboro and Augusta County . There are also three proposed amendments to Virginia's Constitution that will be on the ballot. Local election outlook: How Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta elections are shaping up VA Voter Guide: What's at stake in Virginia elections, including a key Senate race Who is on ballots in Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County? !function(e,n,i,s){var d="InfogramEmbeds";var o=e.getElementsByTagName(n)[0];if(window[d]&&window[d].initialized)window[d].process&&window[d].process();else if(!e.getElementById(i)){var r=e.createElement(n);r.async=1,r.id=i,r.src=s,o.parentNode.insertBefore(r,o)}}(document,"script","infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js"); When is early voting in Virginia? ✅ Early voting runs through Oct. 31. Contact your local registrar's office

Augusta County, VA · 17d

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Charlottesville State Farm agency rewards high schoolers for buckling up

Gary Albert State Farm gave high school students this week another reason to buckle up on the road.

Charlottesville, VA · 16d

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Courthouse Village study OK’d

The Cumberland County Board of Supervisors approved a $52,486 contract with the Berkley Group to develop the Courthouse Village Small Area Plan over nine months.  According to the county’s request […]

Cumberland County, VA · 15d

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The Best Sandwiches In Virginia Might Just Be Hiding Inside This Small-Town Gas Station

There’s a gas station in Charlottesville, Virginia, that has absolutely nothing to do with gasoline. Sure, you can fill up your tank at The Market at Bellair, but leaving without a sandwich would be the real crime. Let’s talk about expectations for a second. When most people pull...

Charlottesville, VA · 18d

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People Continued to Live in Maya City After Its Collapse

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA—According to the Greek Reporter, traces of 96 small structures have been found at the Maya site of Ake in Mexico’s Yucatán by Roberto Rosado-Ramirez of the University of Virginia and his colleagues. It had been previously thought that the city was abandoned after its political collapse, but these structures indicate that people continued to live in the area for hundreds of years thereafter. Rosado-Ramirez said that as many as 19,000 people lived in Ake around A.D. 900, but drought, conflict, and violence led to political upheaval and the city’s demise. The structures, made with poles and thatched roofs, were found on mounds within the city’s walled center. Some of these buildings, set on top of old plazas, roads, and collapsed structures, incorporated large stones from the city’s collapsed buildings. Pottery uncovered in the mounds and a refuse pit have allowed researchers to date the occupation of these dwellings from about A.D. 1100 to 1550. Grinding stones, stone tools, spindle whorls, and animal bones indicate that food preparation, cooking, weaving, and household work were conducted around the dwellings. Five small shrine-like structures containing ceramic incense burners, animal figurines, and vessels were also unearthed. The later residents of Ake are thought to have been removed by the Spanish between 1567 and 1580. Read the original scholarly article about this research in Latin American Antiquity. To read about a Maya people in Guatemala who defied the Spanish for nearly 200 years, go to “The Last Maya Kingdom.”

Charlottesville, VA · 17d

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Charlottesville State Farm agency rewards high schoolers for buckling up

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Gary Albert State Farm gave high school students this week another reason to buckle up on the road. The agency visited two high schools this year for their annual “Click-in for Chicken” event. Students who are buckled up at the end of the...

Charlottesville, VA · 16d

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Most People Have No Idea America’s Largest Public Camera Museum Is Right Here In Virginia

Somewhere in the Shenandoah Valley, tucked into the charming streets of downtown Staunton, Virginia, there’s a place that will make you stop dead in your tracks and say, “Wait, this is real?”. The Camera Heritage Museum is exactly that kind of place. It’s the sort of discovery that...

Staunton, VA · 24d

Greene Journal

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Orange County PC overrules staff, votes recommending denial of solar farm SUP

A lack of details and unanswered questions about potential future effects on the community led the Orange County Planning Commission to unanimously recommend denial of a special use permit (SUP) application for Grassland Solar LLC’s solar project in Rapidan.  The county’s board of supervisors will hold its own public hearing on the SUP at either its December 1, or 15, 2026 meeting.  County […] The post Orange County PC overrules staff, votes recommending denial of solar farm SUP first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Orange County, VA · 18d

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Anthem Medicaid members in Charlottesville and Western Halifax have until October 31 to switch plans if they want to keep Sentara doctors in network

Anthem Medicaid members in Charlottesville and Western Halifax have until Saturday, October 31 to switch health plans if they want to keep Sentara doctors in network. Sentara Health ended contract talks with Anthem after Anthem did not accept its proposal by an October 1 deadline. Anthem’s Medicaid plans are expected to go out of network […]

Charlottesville, VA · 18d

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City of Charlottesville plans repairs to meet ADA requirements

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The City of Charlottesville is planning repairs around the city to fit with American Disability Act requirements. The American Disability Act Transition Plan Update seeks to make more of the city accessible to everybody. This starts with sidewalks but also includes things like playgrounds. Paul Rudacille,...

Charlottesville, VA · 17d

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Charlottesville Public Works continues design for bridge / parking for Dogwood Memorial

Building transportation infrastructure often involves trade-offs as project managers and elected officials have to work with whatever money is available. For instance, when Charlottesville City Council approved a design in June 2008 for the interchange of the John Warner Parkway and the U.S. 250 bypass, the selected alternative included a pedestrian bridge that would cross the new two-lane road to allow people to reach the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial on the eastern side of McIntire Park. (read my story from then)

Charlottesville, VA · 17d

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Albemarle School Board to develop plan for increasing transparency

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With increased scrutiny from the public and Albemarle Board of Supervisors, the county school board met for a work session on Thursday and took steps toward improving its transparency and compliance. Coming out of its closed session, the board began the open meeting...

Albemarle County, VA · 17d