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Albemarle Supervisors move forward with public hearing for sales tax increase

As of publication time, there are 31,018 votes in favor of Albemarle County’s imposition of a one-percent sales tax to fund school construction or renovation projects. That is 53.63 percent of the vote. The Albemarle Board of Supervisors got an update on what happens next at their meeting on...

Albemarle County, VA · 1d
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The MadRapp Recorder

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Town of Orange Council PH – FY27 Budget Amendment

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  The public is hereby advised that the Town of Orange Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on the following matter in the Town of Orange Community Meeting Room located at 235 Warren Street on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.  All persons with an interest in the same are encouraged to attend this Public […] The post Town of Orange Council PH – FY27 Budget Amendment first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Orange, VA · 2d

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Albemarle School Division Grant Reporting Shows Discrepancies

Albemarle County financial records suggest that the county school division used at least $32,700 in state education grant funding to pay for racial awareness training for staff, but reported to state officials that the entire grant was spent on tutoring, literacy, and chronic absenteeism programs for students. The Virginia Department...

Albemarle County, VA · 2d
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New Federal Opportunity Zones Include Winchester and Shenandoah Valley Communities

Several Shenandoah Valley communities are among areas identified for federal investment incentives following the approval of 153 new Opportunity. Zones across Virginia. Governor Abigail Spanberger announced Friday, November 6, that the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the state’s. nominated zones. The designations take effect January 1, 2027. Opportunity...

Shenandoah Valley, VA · 5h
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Charlottesville Tomorrow

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Judge dismisses most claims in UVA Health lawsuit, allows others alleging workplace retaliation to proceed

The ruling comes a year after the lawsuit was filed and nearly two years after UVA Health faculty raised concerns about patient safety, workplace retaliation and leadership practices. The post Judge dismisses most claims in UVA Health lawsuit, allows others alleging workplace retaliation to proceed appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .

Charlottesville, VA · 4d

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UVA Health outpatient center on Pantops could cost Albemarle County about $330,000 a year in property taxes

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -UVA Health bought land and buildings in Pantops, and reports put Albemarle County’s property tax loss at about $330,000 a year because the University of Virginia is tax-exempt. UVA Medical is the specific entity that bought the property. It is part of the university. Abbey Stumpf,...

Albemarle County, VA · 3d

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UVA’s replacement of coal at heat plan requires public notice for permit modification

A public comment period is open for the University of Virginia’s plans to replace a coal-fired system with one that is occasionally used to provide heat and hot water for parts of Grounds and the Medical Center. The specific request is for a “significant amendment” to a Prevention of...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

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Political expert reflects on Democrats’ gain across Shenandoah Valley in election

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - With Election Day in the rearview, Virginia’s 6th Congressional District remains in Republican hands, but Rep. Ben Cline’s margin of victory shrank compared to previous elections. Cline, a Republican, won a fifth term in Congress on Tuesday night, even though the state saw Democrats...

Harrisonburg, VA · 3d

Cardinal News

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Researcher: Valley Link is now $5.1 billion and 2031. PJM’s own rules give the counties a question to ask.

Every date in Valley Link's table has moved, the line's by more than a year and a half. The post Researcher: Valley Link is now $5.1 billion and 2031. PJM’s own rules give the counties a question to ask. appeared first on Cardinal News .

Buckingham County, VA · 2d

The MadRapp Recorder

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LTTE: To My Fellow Madison County Residents and Our Elected Leaders

I’m deeply disappointed that our Community voted against the proposed 1% tax increase for our schools construction and renovation. While I do respect the outcome, the massive needs of our schools did not disappear with the vote. Our children and staff deserve safe, healthy and secure facilities. Aging buildings, leaking roofs, outdated systems and ongoing repairs require MAJOR funding and […] The post LTTE: To My Fellow Madison County Residents and Our Elected Leaders first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .

Madison County, VA · 3d

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 · 4d

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Voters make their voices heard in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District

10 News Community Journalist Ethan Ellis gives you a 6 p.m. update:. Virginia’s 5th Congressional District race between Republican incumbent John McGuire and Democratic challenger Tom Perriello is expected to be one of the closest congressional contests in the region, with voters pointing to the cost of living and the war in Iran as major concerns.

Virginia · 4d

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Albemarle School Board to hold public hearing on three Rio District candidates

There have been two resignations on the Albemarle School Board since August as the fall-out from the arrest of a former employee on multiple sexual assault charges. First, at-large member Allison Spillman announced her resignation on August 4 at a School Board meeting. “Serving on this board has taken a...

Albemarle County, VA · 3d

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

MADISON, Va. (WVIR) - Madison Wood Preservers is beginning construction on a 10-acre expansion at its Oak Park Road facility in Madison County. The project will make it easier for trucks to move in and out of the facility. It will also add more than 8 million feet of indoor lumber storage.

Madison, VA · 4d

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Greene County students explore future careers through hands-on Touch-a-Truck event

Students in Greene County got a hands-on look at different career paths during a Touch-a-Truck Career Day.

Greene County, VA · 2d

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McGuire declares victory in Va.'s 5th; Perriello says it's too close to call

Incumbent Rep. McGuire is declaring victory in the race to represent Virginia’s 5th Congressional District — but his opponent, and former Rep. Perriello, says it's still too close to call.

Virginia · 4d

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Albemarle County Proposed Sales Tax Hike Is Yet Another Bloated Bureaucratic Blunder

One key provision to watch as Albemarle County residents head to the polls this Tuesday is the proposed sales tax hike. The county wants to increase the sales tax by one percentage point, pushing the total sales tax rate, combining both local and state, to 6.3%. While an increase from the current 5.3% combined sales tax to 6.3% may seem futile to many administrators in Albemarle, it represents yet another opportunity for a failing bureaucracy to justify taking more of the constituency’s money to bail them out of bad policymaking.

Albemarle County, VA · 5d

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Charlottesville EDA hears from nonprofit developers on affordable housing bridge loan program

Earlier this year, the city’s Office of Economic Development launched an affordable housing program that is separate from the one overseen by the Department of Neighborhood Development Services. “The Charlottesville Affordable Bridge Loan (CABL) Program provides short-term, low-interest financing to not-for-profit housing organizations working to preserve and create affordable...

Charlottesville, VA · 3d

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Kate Acuff participates in School Board town hall as petition to remove her gains traction

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County School Board held its second official town hall Wednesday, with Board Chair Dr. Rebecaa Berlin and embattled Jack Jouett representative Dr. Kate Acuff taking questions at Greer Elementary. While the board’s first town hall last week saw frustration and anger...

Albemarle County, VA · 3d

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 · 4d