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This Charming Little Virginia Town Might Just Be The Happiest Place In America

There are towns you visit and forget, and then there are towns like Orange, Virginia, that quietly rearrange your whole idea of what a good day looks like. Orange sits in the Piedmont region of Virginia, about an hour and a half from Washington, D.C. and 26 miles northeast of Charlottesville, and it has been recognized as one of the happiest places in America.

Orange, VA · 23h
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Numbers of immigrant school children fall in county, city schools

Two years ago, there were 786 immigrant youth—defined as students born abroad who’ve spent less than three years in U.S. schools—enrolled in Albemarle County Public Schools. This year, there are 447, a 43 percent drop. The departures contributed to a 2 percent population decline in county schools...

Albemarle County, VA · 15h
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Goochland, Henrico residents pack meeting over potential Google data center

Hundreds of Goochland and Henrico County residents packed Goochland High School Tuesday evening as concerns grow over the possibility of additional hyperscale data center development.

Goochland County, VA · 21h

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Charlottesville businessman threatened with jail over Madison County Zoning violation

A retired judge from Virginia Beach was ready to throw the book and incarceration on a Charlottesville businessman Thursday in Madison County Circuit Court.  Judge Designate H. Thomas Padrick sternly looked down on defendant Ton Dinh, who owns a 5.9-acre property on Jacks Shop Road in Rochelle. Dinh has a Saab repair shop in Charlottesville and has used his Madison […] The post Charlottesville businessman threatened with jail over Madison County Zoning violation first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 6d

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92-year-old Goochland man beautifies community

Now that the leaves are changing color and falling gracefully Cornelius Rawles, who goes by Uncle Billy, has a busy schedule.

Goochland, VA · 1d

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DNA link found between two men’s remains found in Caroline in 1988, OCME says

Nearly four decades after the remains of two men were found in Caroline County, investigators are still seeking answers as DNA analysis revealed a possible familial relationship between the two.

Caroline County, VA · 1d

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Dead felons, dog and now a prisoner: Spanberger voting rights letters draw fresh scrutiny

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s voting rights restoration effort is facing fresh scrutiny after a state letter indicating that voting rights had been restored was mailed in the name of a woman who remains incarcerated on a felony drug conviction. Spanberger and Secretary of the Commonwealth Candi Mundon-King have faced...

Virginia · 1d

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Highway marker to commemorate rock legend

It happened in 1957 at a sock hop in the old Fredericksburg Arena – a native-American musician named Link Wray first played what would become a huge hit – the instrumental known as Rumble:. Wray is now remembered for his innovative use of distortion or fuzz and the...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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Powhatan State Park to host coal burned spoons workshop

Powhatan State Park will host a bushcraft workshop for coal burned spoons this weekend.

Powhatan, VA · 8h

WTVR CBS 6

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1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness in Richmond region is 60 or older

Older adults are making up a growing share of people experiencing homelessness in the Richmond region.

Glen Allen, VA · 1d

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Fredericksburg’s Joy

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library brings free books and new adventures to Fredericksburg’s youngest readers! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library returned to Fredericksburg on Sept. 25, 2026, after a pause that began in June 2024. The first books are arriving in homes this month. Key Takeaways. Dolly Parton’s Imagination...

Fredericksburg, VA · 2d

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First-of-its-kind community-led development breaks ground in Charlottesville

Beyond the Headlines is our twice-weekly newsletter connecting subscribers directly to our journalists. We add context to major stories, go behind-the-scenes, highlight great work from other local outlets or provide more informal snapshots of our community. This past Saturday morning, about 75 community members gathered in front of the old...

Charlottesville, VA · 1d

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Powhatan County bridge weight limit cut to 4 tons, forcing school bus route changes

Powhatan County schools will run new bus routes Wednesday after VDOT lowered the Rocky Ford Road Bridge weight limit from 13 tons to 4 tons.

Powhatan County, VA · 1d

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Orange County BOS PN – Called Closed Meeting for County Admin Position

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Virginia Code § 15.2-1418 and pursuant to Section III, D. of the Bylaws for the Board of Supervisors of Orange County as adopted on January 5, 2026, a Special Called Meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 12:30 P.M. The meeting […] The post Orange County BOS PN – Called Closed Meeting for County Admin Position first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Orange County, VA · 21h

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Richmond's suburbs have too many deer and too few hunters

Richmond has a deer problem — and fewer hunters to help keep the population in check, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources . Why it matters: As Richmond's suburbs expand, deer are finding refuge in neighborhoods where hunting is limited, making them harder to control. And deer, it turns out, aren't always the best neighbors. Too many can lead to car crashes , property damage and even health problems for the animals themselves, per state wildlife officials. State of play: Wildlife officials are trying to reduce deer populations in parts of the Richmond region — and much of the state. Woods, parks, golf courses and backyard gardens provide plenty of food and shelter, Justin Folks, deer project leader for DWR, tells Axios. Meanwhile: Virginia has 19% fewer licensed deer hunters than a decade ago, and suburban development is limiting where they can hunt, per DWR . What they're saying: "You've got people that are having conflicts with deer and want to declare war on all of them, and then right next door you've got someone that's got a name for every single deer in the neighborhood," Folks says. By the numbers: Hunters killed at least 5,035 deer in

Richmond, VA · 2d

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“This is worse than I thought it was,”: Virginia lawmakers, nursing homes confront staffing crisis

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia’s nursing homes are facing a staffing crisis. Numbers presented to the Joint Commission on Health Care in October showed that 79 facilities would need more staff to meet a proposed state staffing standard for 2029. Members of the Joint Commission on Health Care, including...

Virginia · 1d

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New SNAP restrictions take effect November 1

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will soon see new restrictions at grocery store checkouts, as the state prepares to remove sodas and certain energy drinks from the list of eligible purchases. Starting Nov. 1, SNAP benefits will no longer cover regular sodas, diet...

Virginia · 4h

C-Ville Weekly

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No timeline yet for major Charlottesville zoning reform, while more minor changes loom

Ince the summer of 2025, Fifeville resident Frank Bechter has been one of the most vocal opponents of The Mark, a student housing building planned for undeveloped land on Seventh Street SW. The seven-story building is allowed without City Council approval because the new zoning code adopted in December 2023...

Charlottesville, VA · 15h

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Recycling centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County now accepting No. 5 plastics

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Recycling centers in Charlottesville and Albemarle County are now accepting No. 5 plastics, such as yogurt cups and margarine containers. The change applies to the three facilities overseen by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority: McIntire, Ivy and Southern Albemarle. “Our thought is we’re recycling more and...

Charlottesville, VA · 2d