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Cumberland County Approves Dominion's Giant Gas Plant, Splitting Rural Virginia Town

Cumberland County supervisors voted 3-1 on Tuesday to approve Dominion Energy's conditional-use permit for a sprawling natural-gas power station off Duncan Store Road, clearing a major local hurdle for a project that could reshape the rural county's landscape, tax base and electric grid for decades to come. The vote by...

Cumberland County, VA · 18d
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The Cost of Free Speech on Grounds

With Virginia’s elections just around the corner, certain political debate topics have become commonplace among UVA students and Charlottesville residents. For example, the proposed constitutional amendments presented on the ballot concerning safeguards on abortion, same-sex marriage, and felon voting rights have sparked significant controversy while also inviting the opportunity for diverse perspectives to be introduced to the conversation.

Charlottesville, VA · 17d
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Purchase readies county for winter

With winter approaching, Buckingham County supervisors approved the purchase of a $70,000 skid steer loader to assist with snow removal, road maintenance and other work. Daniel Queen, the county’s director […]

Buckingham County, VA · 18d

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Two bids for Charlottesville’s Barracks / Rugby project appear to be under budget

Charlottesville is finally moving ahead with several projects funded in the late 2010’s under the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Smart Scale process. One of them is a scaled-back version of a project to modify the intersection of Emmet Street and Barracks Road, a project that also includes a wider sidewalk halfway up the hill to the east toward downtown Charlottesville.

Charlottesville, VA · 18d
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Discover Thousands Of Unique Treasures Under One Roof At This Mennonite Market In Virginia

Some places earn their reputation quietly, one satisfied visitor at a time, until one day everyone seems to know about them except the people who live closest. The Shenandoah Heritage Market in Harrisonburg, Virginia is exactly that kind of place, and if you haven’t been yet, that’s a situation worth correcting as soon as possible.

Harrisonburg, VA · 23d

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Albemarle Supervisors want Virginia Department of Education to evaluate whether ACPS has complied with the law

The six members of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors have formally asked the Albemarle School Board to take a series of steps to ensure compliance with state law. That includes a crisis management plan to navigate through ongoing criminal investigations related to the indictment of a former employee on sexual assault charges.

Albemarle County, VA · 19d

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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

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Drug take-back events are set for Saturday across Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Drug take-back events across the nation will be held Saturday, October 24, to help people remove unused prescription medications from their homes. A doctor with UVA Health said unused medications can create added risks. “It really compounds a lot of risk factors. Somebody could find them...

Charlottesville, VA · 16d

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MoDOT presents Route F intersection project to Palmyra drivers

Drivers who frequently use U.S. 61 and Highway 24 were invited to a presentation, where MoDOT officials gave them a chance to talk with several project engineers about the proposal.

Palmyra, VA · 18d

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Louisa County fifth graders return to YMCA pool, putting water safety lessons to the test

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - When the raft flips, Trevilians Elementary fifth grader Reginald Robinson knows what to do next. “Then once your raft flips, you have to hang on to the raft,” he said. At the Brooks Family YMCA in Charlottesville, students are practicing that response with instructors nearby...

Louisa County, VA · 17d

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Charlottesville still discussing ways to slow or stop gentrification in core neighborhoods

All three documents created by the Cville Plans Together initiative are clear that the city’s official policy is to keep long-time residents of core neighborhoods in their homes. “Gentrification occurs when private or public investment leads to changes in the racial or economic composition of a neighborhood toward higher...

Charlottesville, VA · 20d

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Traffic Advisory: Construction Work — Preston Avenue/Harris Street Intersection (Update)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Permitted construction and maintenance activity will occur within the intersection of Preston Avenue and Harris Street, from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM on Wednesday, October 21 and Thursday, October 22 (weather permitting). Pedestrian improvements, including upgrades to ADA-accessible ramps, are underway at the intersection and are expected to be completed in November.

Charlottesville, VA · 19d

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In Virginia, trailer park residents fear electrical upgrade fight could force them out by winter

"They have to understand we don't have any place to go."

Elkton, VA · 16d

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Garth Road regenerative farm owners seek special permit for agritourism events

The Virginia General Assembly passed a series of laws in the early aughts that eliminated the ability of localities to prohibit or otherwise ban farms, wineries, and other agricultural operations from holding events such as weddings in order to allow them to make more money through agritourism. However, localities have...

Albemarle County, VA · 19d

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VDOT seeks public input on Route 29 improvements in Charlottesville, Albemarle County

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and public transit users who regularly travel Route 29 have an opportunity to weigh in on possible changes to one of the area’s busiest roadways. The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking public feedback on proposed improvements along two sections of...

Albemarle County, VA · 18d

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Former UVA President Jim Ryan leads run to the polls for Tom Perriello

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – During his career in education, former University of Virginia President Jim Ryan avoided political campaigns. The only time he got involved in one, he said, was to support his UVA law school roommate’s bid for Congress. That was Sean Maloney, who won...

Charlottesville, VA · 18d

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Tenaska lawsuit cites warnings over financial commitments

New court filing questions agreements made before plant approval. A new filing in a lawsuit brought by the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) on behalf of six Fluvanna County residents alleges that county officials were warned about potential legal problems with Tenaska’s financial commitments before the Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for construction of Expedition Generation.

Fluvanna County, VA · 18d

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Orange eyes re-opening train station

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Town officials are eyeing the possibility of bringing passenger train service back to Orange for the first time since the 1970s, though it’s a lengthy process that could take over a decade. Still, town officials believe a stop in Orange would benefit...

Orange, VA · 19d

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Tom Perriello joins with Virginia Right to Vote to advocate for voting rights

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginians will soon decide whether to add new voting rights to the commonwealth’s constitution. It is one of three constitutional questions on November’s ballot and was highlighted Wednesday in Charlottesville at a press conference with Virginia Right to Vote and Tom Perriello, the Democratic candidate for the 5th District.

Virginia · 18d