Pellet Gun Allegedly Pointed At Two Culpeper County Schools
Culpeper County deputies have detained five people in connection with an incident where a pellet gun allegedly was pointed at two schools.
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Public Viewing Of Huguely Evidence Sparsely Attended
For the first time, the media and members of the general public are getting to see George Huguely's face as he hears the news that Yeardley Love is dead.
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Democrats To Nominate John Douglass Saturday
The 5th District Democrats plan on nominating John Douglass this Saturday.
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Skechers Lawsuit To Benefit VA
Virginia and several other states are getting money from a shoe company.
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Ragged Mountain Dam Court Hearing Friday
A court hearing Friday morning on an effort to stop construction of the new Ragged Mountain Dam.
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Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday Coming Up
A sales tax holiday at the end of this month will help you stock up on items to deal with a hurricane or other natural disaster.
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Area Residents Observe Police Memorial Week
Current and retired law enforcement officers gathered Tuesday to honor former colleagues who have died in the line of duty.
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Our Region Gets New Judges
Two familiar faces in the local courts have been selected as judges.
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Lawmakers Reject Gay Man For Judicial Appointment
Tracy Thorne-Begland was up for the bench in the capital city's General District Court.
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Fluvanna Grand Jury Will Hear Charge Against Morton
A charge of election fraud against Feda Kidd Morton will be considered by a grand jury in Fluvanna County.
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State Revenue Collections Increase
Governor McDonnell has announced that revenue during April increased by over 10% when compared to last year.
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First Amendment Group Sides With Homeless Plaintiffs
An Albemarle based group is siding with five homeless men who are fighting the city over restrictions on panhandling.
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New Legislation Supports Craft Brewers
Bills will allow Virginia craft breweries to sell their beer at retail on premises and offer samples to visitors.
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White House Official Will Speak At UVA
The man who runs the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy will visit the University of Virginia.
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ACLU Taking State To Court On Ballot Access
The American Civil Liberties Union is taking the state to court.
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Two Sentenced For Stealing From National Guard
Two former members of the Virginia National Guard have been sentenced for stealing from the military.
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Albemarle Books Available For Public Review
Parents of Albemarle County students can take a look at new material for language arts, social studies and music classes.
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Longwood University President Resigns
The president of Longwood University has resigned for health reasons.
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Hurt Honored By U.S. Chamber Of Commerce
The national business group gave Hurt its "Spirit Of Enterprise Award."
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NWF On Clean Energy Jobs
A transition from so-called dirty energy to clean energy creates jobs.
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Widower Of Slain Culpeper Woman Files Lawsuit
The widower of a woman who was fatally wounded by a Culpeper police officer has filed a more than $5 million wrongful death lawsuit.
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Fluvanna School Board Will Ask Supervisors For More Money
The Fluvanna County School Board plans to request an additional $650,000 for the next academic year.
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House Rejects McDonnell State Employee Bonus Conditions
An amendment proposed by Governor McDonnell which would throw up an obstacle to state employees receiving bonuses is getting a big thumbs down from the House of Delegates.
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House Backs Governor On Special Education Services
The House of Delegates has approved one of Governor McDonnell's budget amendments that deals with special education.
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House Backs Governor On Film Industry Incentives
The House of Delegates has endorsed Governor McDonnell's plan to help lure film makers to Virginia.
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Library Board Might Keep Northside Closed On Sundays
The Northside branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library might not have Sunday hours during the next budget year.
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Gas Prices Decline For 5th Straight Week
AAA spokeswoman Windy Van Curen says industry experts now believe the nationwide average will not reach $4 a gallon.
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North Anna Faces More NRC Oversight
The North Anna nuclear plant faces increased oversight from the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
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First Perfect 10 Gymnast To Speak At Monticello
Nadia Comăneci, the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10, will be the guest speaker at Monticello's naturalization ceremony on July 4th.
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Vote Absentee For The Primary Now
Absentee voting is underway for the June 12th primary.
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Electoral Board Member Welcomes New Computer Software
A member of the Albemarle Electoral Board says there is new computer software that can catch people who try to register to vote in multiple states.
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Registration Deadline Looms For June Primary
If you want to participate in next month's Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, you are facing a registration deadline.
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City Police Charge Man With Assaulting Officer
A man has been charged with assaulting a police officer during a weekend DUI arrest on the 250 Bypass.
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Some Parents Seek More Play Time For Kids
A Crozet area parent wants the Albemarle schools to establish more time for play or recess for students in kindergarten.
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Mass Transit Advocates Seek More Weekend Service
Backers of public transportation are urging city officials to add more weekend bus service.
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Area Teachers Celebrate Latest Golden Apple Awards
Many area teachers continued a springtime tradition this week, when they assembled to honor innovative educators who have received Golden Apple Awards.
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City Begins Using Spray Grounds At Parks
Charlottesville has started operating the spray grounds at three public parks.
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First Lady Headlines Graduation Weekend In Blacksburg
First Lady Michelle Obama has made her first visit to Blacksburg.
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UVA President Addresses New PVCC Graduates
The President of the University of Virginia helped Piedmont Virginia Community College wrap up another academic year.
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Louisa Families Say Goodbye To Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Louisa County residents have shared their memories of a school where several generations of Mineral area students were educated.
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Western Bypass Low Bid Just Under $136 Million
VDOT opened the bids for the western bypass Friday morning, and the low offer was just under $136 million.
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D.C. Resident Killed In I-64 Accident
State Police say a man from Washington, D.C. was killed Thursday night in an accident on Interstate-64 in eastern Albemarle.
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Goode On 17 State Ballots
A former 5th District Virginia congressman is on the ballot as the Constitution Party presidential nominee in 17 states.
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Lawsuit Alleges E-Book Price Fixing
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli has joined other states in a lawsuit against some publishers.
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Graduation App Created By Virginia Teacher
A Virginia teacher has come up with a way for graduates to listen closely to what their graduation speakers are saying.
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Governor Signs Coal Mining Support Legislation
Governor Bob McDonnell has signed legislation to support Virginia's coal mining industry.
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Albemarle School Board Adopts New Budget
The Albemarle School Board has adopted a more than $151 million budget.
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City School Board Okays Plan To Cover VRS Costs
The Charlottesville School Board will boost the pay of most employees to cover future contributions to the Virginia Retirement System.
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Retail Sales Up In Charlottesville, Down In Albemarle
Compared to the first quarter of 2011, retail sales were up in Charlottesville, Greene and Louisa but declined in Albemarle.
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Update: Police Identify Victim Of Fatal Crash On 29 South
Albemarle Police have identified the victim of a Thursday afternoon collision in the Covesville area.
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Charlottesville Gets More AAA Bond Ratings
The financial standing of the City of Charlottesville continues to be strong, according to the latest bond agency ratings.
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Louisa Man Convicted Of Malicious Wounding
A Louisa County man has been convicted of malicious wounding and gun-related offenses.
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Sabato Reacts To Obama Remarks On Gay Marriage
President Obama's announcement that he supports same-sex marriages will change very little, according to University of Virginia political analyst Larry Sabato.
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Former Local Soccer Coach Charged In Underage Sex Sting
A former local soccer coach has been accused of allegedly trying to solicit a minor in Page County.
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Governor Signs Campus Safety Legislation
Governor McDonnell has signed legislation that deals with safety on college campuses.
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Alleged Murderer Might Be Hiding In Our Area
A man with ties to our area is wanted for a shooting in Texas.
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Update: Greene Republican Newsletter Editor Removed
A statement in a recent newsletter from the Republican Party of Greene County caused a controversy, and the author of the column is no longer the editor of the publication.
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Supervisors To Cover VRS Costs For Employees
The Albemarle Supervisors have agreed to cover higher costs for most employees associated with the Virginia Retirement System.
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Albemarle Won't Allow Paving On Stretch Of Route 795
A landowner in southern Albemarle won't get to pave a stretch of Route 795 near the Hardware River.
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Orange County Woman Killed In Shenandoah County Accident
24-year-old Amber Dove of Rhoadesville died when her car collided with a truck on Route 211.
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