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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.

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Greene County traffic stop leads to drug arrest

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A man was arrested in Greene County on Tuesday during a traffic stop in which law enforcement found suspected drug paraphernalia and substances believed to be heroin, methamphetamine, and oxycodone hydrochloride, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday. Dylan Frazier has been...

Greene County, VA · 16h

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Montpelier Station, VA · 8h

There’s A Historic Train Depot In Virginia That Whisks You Back To The Early 1900s

There’s a spot in Montpelier Station, Virginia where the calendar on the wall still reads 1927, the telegraph equipment sits ready for the next message, and the only thing missing is the sound of a steam whistle cutting through the trees. The Historic Montpelier Railroad Depot, built around 1910,...

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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...

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We Ranked The 9 Best Breakfast Restaurants In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Richmond, VA · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Virginia's Budget Roster Just Torched Arkansas, and the ACC Is On Notice

Cleveland Cavaliers logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Virginia just made a massive statement, rolling over John Calipari’s Arkansas Razorbacks with a dominant 91-72 win at Capital One Arena and jumping straight into the top 10 […]

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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 · 1d

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Greene County administrator leaving position at end of November

Greene County will soon welcome a new member of the Board of Supervisors once the election of write-in candidate Shawn Hayes is certified. The Board will soon have to identify a replacement for a county administrator who is leaving after three and a half years in the position. Cathy Schafrik announced her departure at the Board’s October 29 meeting and thanked her staff.

Greene County, VA · 1d

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Meador tapped interim county admin for Greene

To provide continuity in county government and ensure the continued delivery of essential services after the recent resignation of Cathy Schafrik as county administrator, the Greene County Board of Supervisors (BOS) has appointed Melissa Meador to serve as interim county administrator, effective today. The board has adopted a resolution establishing the appointment and delegated authority of the Interim County Administrator. In this role, Meador will provide […] The post Meador tapped interim county admin for Greene first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Greene County, VA · 23h

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U.Va.'s plans for Emmet Ivy Corridor met with pushback from Charlottesville architect

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the Emmet Ivy project as a whole is set to be completed by Summer 2027. The student housing development will be completed by Summer 2027, and the School of Data Science Entrepreneurship building and the Center for the Arts will still be under construction through 2029 and 2030 respectively. The article has been updated to reflect this change.

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CASPCA aids in rescue of 200 dogs from Missouri commercial breeders

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Sunday afternoon, a chartered cargo plane took off from Missouri, bound for North Carolina and then Virginia. The passengers included some of a group of 200 dogs rescued from commercial breeders in Missouri last week. “There are a bunch of large commercial breeding...

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What we know: A daughter who’s never met her father, nearly 5 months since Sayveon Anderson vanished

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Nearly five months after Army Specialist Sayveon Anderson disappeared from Fort Bragg, his family is still desperately searching for answers about what happened to him. His mother is struggling to get through ordinary days without knowing where her son is. His wife has returned to Charlottesville with...

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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...

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Vietnam veterans honor those lost during the war on Veterans Day

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Vietnam veteran Bruce Eades was cutting grass at the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial about 32 years ago when Jim Shisler, the Chairman of the memorial at the time, asked him to speak at the memorial’s rededication ceremony that year. Eades had served as...

Charlottesville, VA · 12h

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The Wood Brothers at The Jefferson 11/11

Grammy Award-nominated group The Wood Brothers come to town with plenty to crow about. The progressive Americana trio is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and touring in support of its latest record, Puff Of Smoke. The band’s ninth album of original music explores the state of the human condition and pathways for overcoming the turmoil of the current geopolitical environment. With a new live album due out early next year, this concert offers a solid opportunity to catch the act at a time when it’s particularly dialed into its stage show. $49.55, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com.

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Following Tonsler Halloween shooting, police chief discusses gun violence with local residents

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After attending a pair of town hall meetings in the city Monday night, Charlottesville Chief of Police Michael Kochis walked away confident his officers have allies in the community as it continues to battle a gun violence crisis. “They don’t expect just the...

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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

Virginia Cavaliers On SI

Elijah Gertrude, the One Who Stayed

Elijah Gertrude committed to Virginia when the program was in a state of utmost security. Coach Tony Bennett, one of the greatest leaders in college basketball

Charlottesville, VA · 18h

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HANNA: The Burke Society chose the wrong speaker

The Edmund Burke Literary and Debating Society hosted former Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback Oct. 27 to discuss the future of conservatism as part of his “America’s Next Chapter” tour. Before his visit, Fishback has publicly used racial insults and promoted antisemitic conspiracy theories. For an organization committed to civil debate, that record should have been disqualifying. Hearing perspectives we disagree with has value, especially at the university level. However, being controversial does not automatically mean someone has something worthwhile to contribute. Given Fishback’s record of hate and vitriol, the Burke Society should have interrogated what he offered beyond controversy and whether hosting him would advance the civil debate it claims to promote.