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Charlottesville council in a wait and see mode on zoning ordinance’s impact

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Less than a year after Charlottesville’s revised zoning ordinance survived a legal challenge, city officials said they need more data to determine whether the policy is producing the desired outcomes. The goal of the ordinance, originally passed by the City Council in the fall of 2023, was to increase allowable density to raise the overall housing supply, supporting a greater number of affordable units as part of new development projects.

Charlottesville, VA · 2d
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Albemarle Supervisors to consider rounding bills down because of national penny shortage

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will consider Wednesday changing the way the county handles cash payments by rounding down in light of the dwindling supply of pennies. “This is a prime example of when something happens elsewhere in the country, the world,...

Albemarle County, VA · 2d
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County Offices will be Closed Wednesday in Observance of Veterans Day

Albemarle County offices will be closed, Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Public safety departments will operate as usual. Offices will reopen Thursday, November 12, 2026 on a regular schedule. Veterans Day Ceremony: Happening Wednesday, November 11, in Lane Auditorium. While local government offices will be closed, we...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d
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Greene Journal

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Sales Tax measure shot down in three of four counties

Property owners in Rappahannock County can sigh in relief.  Unlike their neighbors in Madison, Greene, and Orange counties, Rapp voters approved a 1% local sales tax referendum in Tuesday’s election, meaning the county will collect up to $3 million a year for the next 20 years to be used solely for school construction needs.  Rapp finished almost seven points above […] The post Sales Tax measure shot down in three of four counties first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 2d

WHSV

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From the Archive- The Election Day flood of 1985: Virginia

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 2d

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Local public safety radio systems to move to encryption

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia will all transition their public safety radio communications systems to encryption beginning next Monday, according to a joint release from all three. The change means popular apps that scan radio frequencies for police news won’t be able to pick up the communications.

Charlottesville, VA · 4d

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Albemarle Supervisors to consider rounding bills down because of national penny shortage

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will consider Wednesday changing the way the county handles cash payments by rounding down in light of the dwindling supply of pennies. “This is a prime example of when something happens elsewhere in the country, the world,...

Albemarle County, VA · 2d

C-Ville Weekly

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UVA Health to open outpatient center on Pantops at former State Farm site

In 2025, the owners of a 55-acre parcel of land on State Farm Boulevard in Albemarle’s Pantops area paid $322,947 to the county in real property taxes. For years, the site was home to an insurance company claims center but has been largely vacant since even before the pandemic.

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

Greene Journal

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Town of Stanardsville Comp Plan

PUBLIC NOTICE  The Greene County Planning Commission, acting as the Town of Stanardsville Planning Commission, will hold a public hearing at which persons affected may appear and present their views regarding the proposed Town of Stanardsville Comprehensive Plan for 2027 to 2031. The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Greene County […] The post Town of Stanardsville Comp Plan first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Stanardsville, VA · 3d

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John McGuire holds off Tom Perriello in 5th Congressional District

Updated Nov. 5: The Associated Press called the 5th Congressional District race in favor of Republican incumbent John McGuire just before noon Thursday. His lead of just under 8,000 votes over Democratic challenger Tom Perriello is large enough that Perriello would not be able to request a recount if it holds once all ballots are counted.

Virginia · 2d

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Norfolk Southern Abandonment in the Shenandoah Valley Is Stayed

WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board on October 22 postponed a Norfolk Southern exemption to abandon about 48.5 miles of railroad in the Shenandoah Valley. The line runs from near Riverton Junction in Front Royal to Broadway. The railroad has until November 3 to answer a request that the board hold the case.

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 5d

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Madison Wood starts 10-acre expansion and donates land for truck turn lane

The Oak Park Road project adds indoor lumber storage and a new lane to improve visibility for drivers turning onto Route 29.

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

The Washington Times

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The case against Virginia's voting-rights Question 3 after the Biscuit the dog blunder

Just in time for Election Day, Virginia's government has apparently found a new category of convicted felon: the family dog.

Virginia · 4d

Greene Journal

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Town of Stanardsville Public Notice – Parttime Bookkeeper

TOWN OF STANARDSVILLE BOOKKEEPER  The Town of Stanardsville, Virginia is seeking to hire a part-time Town Bookkeeper.   Duties:  The Town Bookkeeper is responsible for management of the Town’s financial affairs. Primary responsibilities include handling Town financial transactions including receipt, deposit and disbursement of funds in adherence to the approved budget, maintaining organized and accurate financial records, and preparing and presenting […] The post Town of Stanardsville Public Notice – Parttime Bookkeeper first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Stanardsville, VA · 4d

Greene Journal

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Greene PC SUP PH – Livestock in R-1 Zoning District (Preddy Creek Road)

PUBLIC HEARING  Under the provisions of Articles 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 Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the County Meeting Room at the Greene County Administration Building located at 40 Celt Road […] The post Greene PC SUP PH – Livestock in R-1 Zoning District (Preddy Creek Road) first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 3d

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Sales tax for school construction on the ballot in many Virginia localities

Across Virginia, dozens of localities are asking voters to approve an additional 1% sales tax to finance public school construction and renovations. The proposals come as communities confront aging school buildings, costly infrastructure improvements and difficult decisions about how to pay for them. WMRA's Anjoleigh Schindler reports. Voters in Albemarle,...

Virginia · 4d

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On the agenda: Charlottesville marijuana zoning, Richmond civilian review board and Election Day outages

Public meeting highlights in Central Virginia for the week beginning Nov. 2, 2026. Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Central Virginia. The committee is set to get an annual update on Richmond’s civilian review board for the city’s police department. Petersburg City. 5 p.m. Wednesday. Petersburg...

Richmond, VA · 5d

Greene Journal

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Encompass expands local services to Madison County

Encompass Community Supports reported modest increases in several behavioral health and developmental disability services between 2025 and 2026 in Madison County.  Behavioral health contacts increased from 99 to 103, while intellectual and developmental disability clients increased from 85 to 106. Outpatient clients rose from 11 to 18.  Cheryl Reinstrom, Encompass executive director, told Madison County Board of Supervisor members Tuesday night the […] The post Encompass expands local services to Madison County first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 5d