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Local Tea Party Reacts To IRS Controversy
The leader of the Jefferson Area Tea Party says she'snot surprised the IRS is embroiled in a new controversy. Carole Thor...
"Carry the Load" Walks In Charlottesville To Honor Memorial Day
"Carry the Load" is a cross country relay of people that are working to bring back the meaning of Memorial Day. The...
City Approves Proposal Involving Hillsdale Drive
Hillsdale Drive will get more of the traffic that makes 29 North a hassle. City council will use $800,000 from the Shops ...
Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are coming back to the nTelos Wireless Pavilion on August 28th! Here's your chance to purchase tickets BEF...
Smithsonian Closing Some Galleries Due To Sequestration
The Smithsonian Castle on the Mall will close the area known as the Commons. The Smithsonian is closing several museum galler...
Afton Mountain Rockslide Prevention Work Resumes
Work has resumed on the emergency project VDOT has been doing on I-64 on Afton Mountain. It was called offMonday because of t...
Golf.com Report: Trump Wants To Build Local Public Golf Course
Donald Trump wants to add a golf course to his local ventures. That's according to Golf.com, which says Trump has hired B...
VDOT Repaves Route 15 In Fluvanna
Get ready for traffic backups every day this week while crews are repaving Route 15 in Fluvanna County. VDOT says the project...
Governor Says Latest Trade Mission Successful
A lot of deals are being made or are in the works between Virginia and markets in Asia. Governor McDonnell says that's th...
Virginia Beach Parking Meters Get An Update
Metered parking has resumed in Virginia Beach but many of the meters are gone. They've been replaced by parking kiosks th...
City Council Recognizes Vegetarians And Vegans
City Councilors have recognized vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Vice-Mayor Kristin Szakos (pictured) reads from a recent Cit...
Two City Councilors To Travel To Wineba
Two City Councilors are taking a trip this spring to Charlottesville's sister city in Africa.Councilors Dave Norris and K...
Annual Ceremony Held At VDOT Workers' Memorial
VDOT workers who've been killed in the line of duty have been remembered during an annual ceremony. The VDOT Workers'...
Tea Party Leader Questions Why Williams Remains At TJPDC
The chairwoman of the Jefferson Area Tea Party is asking local elected officials why Steve Williams is still running the Thom...
EZ Pass Free Weekend on 495 Express Lanes
This weekend, drivers can travel on the 495 Express Lanes for free and do not need an E-ZPass. The free weekend is part of an...
USPS Moves Sorting From Norfolk To Richmond
The processing of local mail will be shifted by the USPS from Norfolk to the Richmond area. A union leader says the move will...
Thorpe To Resume Lead Role In Jefferson Area Tea Party
A change in leadership at the helm of the Jefferson Area Tea Party. Carole Thorpe will resume her role as the Chair of the lo...
Coyotes Showing Up In Arlington Neighborhoods
Some Arlington County residents say coyotes are showing up in their neighborhoods. Sandy Florence says she saw one while she ...
Mark Warner Backs Gay Marriage
Virginia's senior U. S. Senator says he now supports gay marriage. Democrat Mark Warner (pictured) made his announcement ...
Win tickets to TASTE of Monticello Wine Festival
Register here for your chance to win 1 of 5 pair of general admissiontickets to theTaste of Monticello Wine Trail Festival on...
Fictional Dog Becomes Part Of Book Festival
The Festival of the Book includes a celebration of children's favorite Clifford the Big Red Dog's 50th birthday. Clif...
Straw Poll Gives Bell The Advantage In AG Race
A straw poll by a Tea Party chapter gives local Delegate Rob Bell an early advantage in his campaign for Attorney General. Th...
New Report Showcases Local AMTRAK Route
There's a new report that highlights the success of an AMTRAK route that serves our area. The Brookings-Rockefeller Proje...
Fewer Vacant Storefronts In The City
Storefronts in the city are occupied at a good rate. That's according to the most recent numbers from Economic Developmen...
RWSA Chief Likes Progress On Ragged Mountain Project
At the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority they are bullish on prospects for completing a new earthen dam project at Ragged Mou...
Repair Project Begins For Washington Monument
The work to repair the Washington Monument after it was damaged in an August 2011 earthquake is getting underway. Over the ne...
AAA-Virginia Defends Those Who Run Cruise Lines
A travel group is coming to the defense of cruise lines. AAA-Virginia'sMartha Meade says the recent Carnival Triumph disa...
Tea Party Calls On Dumler To Resign
The local Tea Party wants Chris Dumler out. The Jefferson Area Tea Party says Dumler should do the honorable thing and step d...
School Lunch Overhaul In Fairfax County
The biggest school division in Virginia says its students are overloading on processed food. Fairfax County is renovating a h...
Charlottesville Makes Top Romantic Cities List
The Charlottesville area has made another "best-of" list. This one is related to Valentine's Day and comes from...
Haymore Urges Wine Makers To Grow More Grapes
Plant even more grapes. That was the message from Virginia's Secretary of Agriculture to state wine makers. At a meeting ...
One-Inch Snowfall Causes Problems For Some Drivers
There were problems on the roadsThursday morning from the one-inch snowfall overnight. Patches of snow and ice remained on ma...
AAA Releases Annual Diamond Rankings
The travel group AAA has released its annual list of Four and Five Diamond hotels and restaurants in Virginia. The usual winn...
Businesses Recovering From Barracks Road Fire
Following the January 7th fire that heavily damaged Plow & Hearth, other affected stores in the Barracks Road Shopping Center...
Fire Damages Taste of China Restaurant In Albemarle Square
A Friday afternoon fire damaged part of the Taste of China restaurant in Albemarle Square. The callwent to a second alarm jus...
Proposal To Lure Pro Team To Virginia Has Died
Virginia Beach Mayor Will Sessoms says a campaign to lure a professional sports team to the Tidewater area has ended. Sessoms...
Plans For New Outdoor Store Move Forward
An new outdoor goods store could be coming to our area in the fall. The Albemarle Architectural Review Board is moving along ...
Broadcasters for Blood - Jan. 7, 2013
Come join us, Monday January the 7th for our Broadcasters Blood Drive in Charlottesville. We will be there from 7 a.m. &ndash...
Chesapeake Couple Has Very Public Wedding
Two young Virginians had a start for 2013 they will never forget, and neither will their home area. Gerald Sapienza and Nicol...
New Owner Acquires Theater At Seminole Square
A vacant structure at the Seminole Square Shopping Center has a new owner. The former movie complex in the 2300-block of Zan ...
Revelers Had Alcohol-Free Alternative And Rides Home
While our federal lawmakers were burning the midnight oil across the Potomac River, thousands of local residents came togethe...
Podiatrists Kick Off Annual Shoe Drive
The 22nd annual "Let Someone Fill Your Shoes" campaign will formally begin Tuesday. Podiatrist Dr. Sandy Schustek s...
VDOT And Navy Agree On I-564 Connector
Governor McDonnell has announced that VDOT and the U.S. Navy have signed a memorandum of agreement that will allow work to be...
Many Air Travelers Get Stranded
Many people who hoped to be back home after Christmas have found themselves spending the past few nights at Virginia motels a...
VDOT Warns Many Roads Have Icy Patches
VDOT says snow, sleet and rain have blended to create slick road conditions across the Culpeper Highway District. Many second...
Countless Accidents Due To Sleet, Freezing Rain
State Police say there were countless accidents Wednesday on both sides of Afton Mountain. Spokeswoman Corinne Geller tells u...
McDonnell Wants Teacher Pay Raises
Governor McDonnell wants to give teachers a raise.It's included in his legislative package for 2013:McDonnell says any pa...
Faulty Wood Stove Piping Caused House Fire On Monacan Trail
Investigators have determined the cause of a fire that happened at around 10:30Wednesday morning on Route 29 South. The house...
Warner And Burton React To Fiscal Cliff Talks
Senator Mark Warner remains hopeful that lawmakers can avoid the so-called fiscal cliff. Warner was a guest Wednesday on the ...
UVA Student Killed During Boating Trip In Caribbean
A member of the University of Virginia's Class of 2013 has died while visiting the Caribbean island of Dominica. 22-year-...
Maryland Casino Starting To Hire Dealers
The Maryland Live casino is looking for a few good blackjack and poker dealers, and they're willing to teach you how to d...
Public Input To Be Taken On Best Buy Ramp Project
VDOT will take public comment on a project that's been talked about for several years. There have been plans on the books...
Annandale Woman Helps To Convince Bar To Drop Promotion
A native American who lives in Fairfax County helped to persuade a nightspot to abandon a promotion which she considers insul...
Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Down Slightly From Last Year
AAA has released the Thanksgiving travel forecast for Virginia. AAA Spokeswoman Martha Meade says about 1.2 million state res...
First Retailers To Open At Shops At Stonefield
A new shopping center is preparing to open the doors at its very first store this week. Pier One marks the first of manystore...
Bar Closing Time Debate Heats Up In DC
A change in the closing time for bars in the District of Columbia is sparking a debate throughout the Capital Region.D.C. Cit...
Sculptor To Create Vinegar Hill Monument
The city's Dialogue on Race and the Jefferson School African-American Heritage Center have hired someone to create a monu...
Riders Explore Bus Options With CAT Representatives
Commuters have told the acting director of Charlottesville Area Transit ways to improve bus service. They did some brainstorm...
VDOT Plans To Close Bridge Over Turkey Run Creek
VDOT will close the bridge that crosses Turkey Run Creek on Doctors Crossing. It's also known as Route 784. The state age...
Concerns Raised About Black Cat Road Bridge Design
The proposed design of the new Black Cat Road bridge is not sitting well with some residents of eastern Albemarle. They say t...
Area Tops List For Agritourism
Of all of the places in the country to visit for agritourism, our area is the best. That's according to the website Go Gr...
Council Approves McIntire Park Proposal
City Councilors have approved a Master Plan for the east side of McIntire Park. The council endorsed the plan Tuesday night o...
Councilors Will Take Up McIntire Park Master Plan
City Councilors will get a report Tuesday evening on a Master Plan for the east side of McIntire Park. Parks Director Brian D...
Councilors Consider Mall Ambassador Program
City Councilors have renewed enthusiasm for creating an ambassador program for the Downtown Mall. The city might hire four s...
President Will Campaign At Norfolk State
President Obama has included a Virginia stop on his Road to Charlotte tour. The nation's top Democrat will hold a Tuesday a...
Friday Will Be Paint The Town Orange Night
University of Virginia fans are encouraged to wear orange and blue this Friday for the “Paint the Town Orange” ca...
University Transit And CAT Modify Bus Routes
The bus service for the University of Virinia has tweaked some routes because of the new weight limit on the McCormick Road B...
Almost 30% Of Virginia Residents Are Obese
Virginia is in the middle of the states in a ranking of obesity. The study comes from the Trust for America's Health and ...
Downtown Hotel Property Changes Hands
The Landmark Hotel has officially changed hands. Court documents show that developer John Dewberry of Atlanta closed on the p...
Area Wineries Fare Well In California Competition
Some local wineries fared well at this year's San Francisco International Wine Competition. Judges recognized the Barbour...
Redskins Narrow Down Potential Training Sites
The number of potential sites in Richmond for the Washington Redskins training camp is getting shorter. A panel appointed by ...
Delegation From Ghana Visits Charlottesville
City officials and members of the Ghana Association of Charlottesville are playing host to representatives from Winneba, Ghan...
Roundabout Construction To Begin In Fluvanna
Construction beginsthis week on a roundabout in Fluvanna.It will be located at the intersection of Route 53 and Route 600. Dr...
Councilors Get Advice About McIntire Park's East Side
City Councilors took a lot of advice Monday night regarding the east side of McIntire Park. They heard from advocates for a b...
Councilors Hope To Ease Tension On Mall
City councilors hope to ease the current tensionamong merchants and some vagrants who hang out on the Downtown Mall. Dede Smi...
Bathroom Cleaner Causes Hazmat Scare On Norfolk Flight
Bathroom spray is responsible for a hazmat scare on a Southwest Airlines flight from Norfolk that landed in Baltimore. BWI Ai...
Albemarle Gives Stonefield More Time To Provide Vegetation
The Albemarle Supervisors have approved a request from the developers of Stonefield that allows more time to provide vegetati...
VDOT Reduces Weight Limit On McCormick Road Bridge
The bridge that carries McCormick Road over Emmet Street at the University of Virginia has a reduced weight limit. Vehicles t...
Mutton Hollow Road in Greene To Be Closed For Three Months
A road in Greene County will be closed for three months beginning next week. Mutton Hollow Road in the Stanardsville area wil...
McDonnell Visiting England And Ireland
Governor Bob McDonnell left Sunday for a trade trip overseas. The governor's office says McDonnell will visit England and...
Abortion Rights Backers Plan Trip To D.C.
Backesof abortion rights say they will not abandon their fight against Virginia's s new ultrasound law. Gail Wiley is try...
Water Becomes Available At Many Sites
The Harris Teeter stores are offering free water until supplies last. You can pick up a one-gallon container of water at the ...
Albemarle, Charlottesville Announce Storm Debris Collection
Albemarle will open storm debris drop-off sites at the four county parks, and the city is offering curbside collection. Albem...
New Information About Water And Cooling Centers
Albemarle officials say bottled waterisavailable atfour fire stations in the county. They include the Earlysville Fire Statio...
Cape Hatteras Driving Restrictions Under Review
A bill that would repeal new driving restrictions on Cape Hatteras beach has been approved by the House of Representatives. H...
Excessive Heat Watch Friday - City Opens Cooling Center
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch that goes into effectFriday morning and lasts through Friday ...
Water Main Break In Greene
There was a water main break Tuesday on Route 29 in Greene County. VDOT is warning drivers one southbound lane of Route 29 no...
AAA: Record Travel Expected For July 4th Holiday
There will be more travelers across the country this 4th of July holiday. AAA says there will be a 5% increase compared to la...
Downtown Merchants Want More Police Assigned To Mall
Some merchants want a larger law enforcement presence on the Downtown Mall. Andrew Silver owns a restaurant in the Central Pl...
Bypass Contract Awarded To VA Beach Company
The Commonwealth Transportation Board awarded a $135,988,092 design-build contract for the Route 29 Charlottesville Bypas...
Landmark Hotel Goes To New Owner
A building downtown has been auctioned off to a new owner that plans to turn it into a luxury hotel. The Landmark Hotel has b...
Blood Drive Happens Friday On Emmet Street
AT&T and Virginia Blood Services are partnering for a Friday afternoon blood drive in the city. The blood drive will take pla...
More Details Emerge About Governor's Trade Mission
Governor McDonnell will travel to four European countries this week on what he says is a job creation and economic developmen...
Virginia Supreme Court Hears YMCA Dispute
The legal battle between some fitness centers and the local YMCA had a new venue Thursday. Attorneys for the two sides took t...
Moran Joins Call To Change Eisenhower Memorial
Northern Virginia congressman Jim Moran is joining the the family of former President Dwight Eisenhower in objecting to the d...
Virginia Veterans Can Get New ID Card
There is good news for veterans in Virginia. A new Veterans ID card provides free admission to amusement parks, discounts at ...
Greenbrier Guests Will Have More Flight Options
The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia will have more flight options for its guests beginning this summer. Silver Airways wil...
VDOT Closes McCormick Road Bridge Over Emmet Street
VDOT will close a part of McCormick Road that spans Emmet Street at the University of Virginia. McCormick Road will be closed...
Trucks Banned From Two Eastern Albemarle Roads
VDOT says heavy trucks have been taking a shortcut to avoid the designated detour for the Shadwell bridge project. As a resul...
History Buffs Remember Civil War Dead
History buffs assembled near the University of Virginia's McCormick Road on Saturday for a ceremony reflecting the origin...
Wintergreen Resort Sold To Greenbrier Owners
Wintergreen Resort has been sold. The resort has been sold to the James Justice family, owners of the Greenbrier Resort in We...
Busy Memorial Day Travel Period Underway
Hot weather and lower gas prices have caused the travel group AAA to raise its projection about the number of travelers this ...
AAA: Memorial Day Travel Up This Year
The economy has improved and gas prices are down. That's why a travel group says more people will be hitting the road for...
More Overnight Parking Restrictions On JPA
There will be more parking restrictions on Jefferson Park Avenue as some heavy equipment is moved. Parking will be prohibited...
Regional Officials See Spike In Bike Ownership
A regional transportation planner is finding a lot of interest in a bicycle mapping project. Sarah Rhodes of the Thomas Jeffe...
New Message Boards To Help Beach Travelers
You'll be getting some extra help this summer if you're heading to Virginia Beach or the Outer Banks. VDOT has instal...
First Perfect 10 Gymnast To Speak At Monticello
The first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10 will be the guest speaker at Monticello's Naturalization Ceremony on July...
Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
A reminder the 20th annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive is this Saturday. People interested in participating can lea...
Albemarle Won't Allow Paving On Stretch Of Route 795
A landowner in southern Albemarlewon'tbe allowedto pave a stretch of Route 795 near the Hardware River. The Albemarle Sup...
Both Romney and Obama Visit Virginia This Week
The presumptive Republican nominee for President made a Wednesday stop in Fairfax County.Mitt Romney addressed a GOP rally in...
Accident Causes Huge Backup On I-64
There was a big backup for six hours Wednesday morning on I-64 near Ivy. Shortly before 6 a.m. Wednesday (May 2), a dump truc...
Brief Fire Closes Kroger Store
One of Charlottesville's largest grocery stores was briefly closed after a Monday night fire. City firefighters say the K...
Area Residents Rededicate Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The organizers of the annual Dogwood Festival paused Friday for a solemn occasion. That's the rededication of the Dogwood...
Upcoming Route 250 Bridge Detour
VDOT has begun to place electronic message boards in the Shadwell area to remind everyone about an upcoming bridge closure. T...
UPDATE: Route 20 Is Now Open Again
Route 20 is now re-opened after a fatal accident closed it in both directions near Avon Street this afternoon. One person is ...
39th Annual Home and Garden Festival
The Blue Ridge Home Builders Association will host its 39th annual Home and Garden Festival Friday April 20th thru Sunday Apr...
New Hotel Coming To Vinegar Hill Area
A new hotel is coming to the Vinegar Hill area. The city staff has reviewed plans for a Residence Inn at the corner of West M...
Memorial Service Set For Charles Martin
The family of the late Charles Martin has announced the time and location for a local memorial service. It will be Thursday a...
Governor Trip To Promote Economic Development
Governor McDonnell is heading to New York and Canada on a trip focusing on economic development. He's headlining two rece...
Councilwoman Notes Trends At Observatory Plant
A City councilor has highlighted a new trend at the Observatory Water Treatment Plant in the University of Virginia area.Dede...
Date Chosen For Shadwell Bridge Closure
An update on the Shadwell bridge closing. VDOT has now set a date for the ten-week shutdown of Route 250 East in the Shadwell...
New Trail Construction Underway
Construction is underway on a new trail that includes the west side of McIntire Park. The trail begins near the picnic shelte...
Firefighters Find Scorched Playground Equipment
City officials are investigating a fire that damaged some playground equipment. The fire was discovered shortly after 11 p.m....
McDonnell Reacts To Biden Visit To Norfolk
Vice President Joe Biden is making a trip to Norfolk later Tuesday. Biden will speak at a high school on the topic of college...
Culpeper Receives National Honor
Culpeper has been named a winner of the 2012 Great American Main Street Award.Rob Graham reportsThe town joins four other loc...
State Official Will Visit Two Louisa Schools
Virginia's Secretary of Public Safety is taking Monday tours of the two Louisa County schools that had the most damage fr...
VDOT To Replace Route 6 Bridge Near Columbia
A new bridge in Fluvanna is moving toward construction. VDOT wants to replace the Route 6 bridge over the Rivanna River near ...
Jefferson Area Tea Party Gets New Leader
The Jefferson Area Tea Party has a new leader. Helen Swift-Dovel is the group's new President. Swift-Dovel has been the T...
Councilman Wants Veterans To Tour D.C.
City Councilor Dave Norris will take some veterans to the nation's capital next month. Norris says it's a free one-da...
VDOT Will Close Route 602 In Early April
Drivers using Route 602 in Nelson County can expect the road to be closed for a couple of days this April. CSX will be workin...
Landmark Hotel To Be Sold
The unfinished Landmark Hotel on the downtown mall is set to be put on the auction block. The order comes from Judge William ...
Video Gaming Technologies Will Leave Greene
A casino gaming company expects to move its operations out of Greene County by the end of this year. Video Gaming Technologie...
City Plans Safety Improvements On Hydraulic Road
More safety improvements for the intersection of Hydraulic Road and Michie Drive. City crews will there Tuesday to install st...
Cash-5 Winning Ticket Sold On Pantops
A lottery winner in our area. Somebody bought a Cash-5 ticket worth $25,000 at the Giant food store on Pantops. The ticke...
Several Accidents In Area Due To Snowfall
Accidents occurredMonday morning at the following locations:. Several locations on Route 53, the Thomas Jefferson Parkway. Di...
Paving On McIntire Road
A disruption early next week on a busy city street. A section of McIntire Road will be paved Monday and Tuesday. It's hap...
Thorpe Stepping Down As Tea Party Chair
The leader of the Jefferson Area Tea Party is stepping down from her current position. According to The Schilling Show blog, ...
Bike Rider Struck By Car In Charlottesville
Charlottesville Police say a bicycle rider was struck by a car at the intersection of a 250 Bypass offramp and Dairy Road. Po...
UVA Board Of Visitors Goes Paperless
The UVA Board of Visitors has taken a green approach to meetings by going paperless. Computers and iPads have replaced the pr...
Traffic Alert: Hydraulic Road Work Tuesday Night
A traffic alert for Tuesday night affecting a stretch of Hydraulic Road. The city will be making some improvements on Hydraul...
State Farm Plans To Hire New Workers
One of our region's major employers plans to expand its payroll. State Farm expects to make 3000 new hires across the nat...
Governor Touts Wine Industry Benefits
Governor McDonnell says a new study shows the wine industry contributes almost three-quarters of a billion dollars to Virgini...
Engineers Consider Dredging Outer Banks Waterway
The Army Corps of Engineers wants to dredge the waterway between Ocracoke Island and Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks. The ...
St. Maarten Cafe Closes
A nightspot in the UVA Corner business district has ended its run. St. Maarten Cafe has closed after more than 26 years, and ...
Virginia Men’s Basketball Team to Travel to Europe in August
CHARLOTTESVILLE—The Virginia men’s basketball team will play a minimum of four games on a trip to the Netherlands...
New Keswick Hall Owner Named
A family-owned Richmond company is the new owner of Keswick Hall. A firm known as Historic Hotels of Albemarle bought the res...
Wisconsin Developer Wants To Buy Landmark Hotel
An out-of-state developer wants to buy a local hotel project, and the plan has been sent to a federal bankruptcy judge. Tim D...
McIntire Park Users Struggle To Find Common Ground
Charlottesville officials are struggling to find a way to balance the competing interests ofthose who use McIntire Park. The ...
Judge Dismisses Challenge To Panhandling Ordinance
A federal judge has dismissed a challenge to the city's panhandling ordinance. Judge Norman Moon has determined that Charlott...
Burglary Investigation At Nelson County House
Somebody broke into a house recently in Nelson County, stole several items and drove the homeowner's pickup into a river. Nel...
Some City Projects Will Hinder Traffic Flow
If your daily trips include West Main Street, you can expect some slowdowns Wednesday and early Thursday.The city will have f...
AAA: Booking A Cruise? Don't Panic.
A travel group says anybody booking a cruise should not panic. AAA spokeswoman Martha Meade says the disaster off Italy shoul...
Injured Constuction Worker At UVA
The Charlottesville Fire Department helped an injured construction worker on Tuesday afternoon. The man wasremoved by a baske...
Woman Highlights Problems At Hydraulic And Michie
A Charlottesville woman wants some attention to the intersection of Michie Drive and Hydraulic Road. Naomi Roberts (pictured)...
City Residents Can Leave Stripped Trees At Curbside
Charlottesville is launching its curbside recycling program for Christmas trees Monday.Trees must be left at the curbside by ...
School Boards Honors Lugo
The Charlottesville School Board paused Thursday night to honor the late Alicia Lugo.Lugo (pictured) died shortly before Chri...
Council Approves Center Of Town Marker
City Councilors have approved placing a center of townmarker on the Downtown Mall.Neighborhood Development Services Director ...
PVCC Could Get More State Money
The President of Piedmont Virginia Community College says his school would benefit from Governor McDonnell's budget recommend...
Norris Looks Back On His Time As Mayor
Dave Norris is looking back on his time as the mayor of Charlottesville. Norris says he has tried to look at the role in a fr...
Meadowcreek Parkway May Get New Name
The Albemarle Supervisors are getting ready to welcome the county's portion of the Meadowcreek Parkway,and the road might get...
Virginia Encourages People To Go Hiking
The State Parks system wants moreVirginians totake a hike.The Commonwealth launched a First Day Hike atDouthat State Park (pi...
National Attention For Local Winery
A local winery is getting some national attention for one of its vintages. Lovingston Winery's 2008 Josie's Knoll Estate rese...
Nelson Gets Two More Scenic Byways
Two more Nelson County roads have been designated as scenic byways.Routes 617 and 800 have won the designation from VDOT and ...
Keswick Hall Garners National Recognition
Keswick Hall in Albemarle County has been recognized by Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Keswick Hall (pictured) made the publi...
Chandler Continues Safe Ride Home Program
A local law firm will carry on its annual tradition of making sure drivers stay safe during the holiday period. The Chandler ...
Local Tourism Officials Introduce "Presidents Passport"
Local tourism officials have a new campaign to bring more visitors to the area. Three organizations have teamed up to create ...
Council Signs Off On Melbourne Road Changes
City Councilors have signed off on VDOT's proposal for road improvements that are associated with the Meadowcreek Parkway. VD...
VDOT Will Suspend Lane Closures For Holidays
Temporary highway lane closures will be suspended across Virginia to help you get to where you are going a little faster over...
AAA: Rise In VA Holiday Travel
Lots of people expected to be on the roads this year. In fact, AAA says the number of Virginians traveling over the upcoming ...
Fire Damages House In North Garden Area
There was a house fire earlyThursday morning in the North Garden area. The fire damaged a house at the intersection of Route ...
State Revamps Wine Competition To Raise Profile
Virginia has revamped its annual wine competition. The goal is to raise the profile of the industry and winery tourism.Change...
County Shelves Talk Of Tapping Into Tourism Funds
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors have agreed to let the board that oversees the local visitors bureau come up with a new ma...
Free Legal Assistance For Quake Victims
Earthquake victims can get free legal help. The State Bar Association says the lawyers group will advise those affected by th...
D-Day Memorial In Bedford Will Close Most Mondays
The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford will be closed most Mondays until early March.The one exception will be the day after ...
CAT Temporarily Relocates Bus Stop
Charlottesville Area Transit has temporarily moved its bus stop at Fashion Square Mall.The temporary change is because of con...
City Schools Have New Restrictions On Sugar And Fat
The Charlottesville School Board has approved new rules that are designed to limit the sugar that kids consume.The board appr...
Student Injured In Recent Collision Leaves UVA's ICU
A University of Virginia undergrad who was injured in a recent collision has left the UVA Hospital's Intensive Care Unit.20-y...
Some Occupy Charlottesville Protesters Will Pack Up
SomeOccupy Charlottesville protesterswill say goodbye to Lee Parkbefore November is over, whilea few fellow campers will stay...
Reminder: VDOT Trimming Trees Along 29
A reminder that VDOT is trimming trees along 29 North. The highway department announced earlier that the work takes place thr...
Thanksgiving Road Travel Predictions
The big road travel days are here for the Thanksgiving holiday. The busiest day for drivers going more than 100 miles will be...
Bike Rider Injured Near UVA's Emmet Street Garage
There has been another accident involving a bicycle rider near the University of Virginia.Charlottesville Police saya male bi...
State Christmas Tree Guide Released
State officials say they have an easy way to find the perfect Christmas tree this year. The state agriculture department has ...
City Gets Tree For Holiday Season
Charlottesville officials have a tree for their annual holiday celebration. This year's Christmas tree is a Norway Spruce t...
Crews Extinguish Kitchen Fire On Quarry Road
Charlottesville fire crews responded to a kitchen fire over the weekend at 415 Quarry Road.City Fire Chief Charles Werner say...
UVA Will Eliminate Magnolia Trees Near Rotunda
Some magnolia trees will be chopped down near the University of Virginia's signature building.Architect David Neuman says wor...
Five Charged With Inhaling Laughing Gas
Charlottesville Police arrested five people from the Tidewater area early Wednesday after a tank of nitrous oxide allegedly w...
Virginia Beach Tourism On The Rise
Virginia Beach travel and tourism increased in 2010. Visitors spent about $1.13 billion dollars in the Resort City, up mo...
Western Bypass Among Accelerated Transportation Projects
Governor McDonnell says VDOT will use a faster way to construct the western bypass and some other projects. The governor says...
UPDATE: Rt. 22 Reopened Following Truck Mishap
A section of Louisa Road, Rt 22, that had been blocked for about an hour after a truck went into a ditch has been reopened. T...
Traffic Disrupted By Truck In Ditch On Rt. 22
A section of Louisa Road, Rt 22, is blocked after a truck went into a ditch. The cab of the truck is in the ditch and the bac...
Kielbasa Views 2011 Film Festival As Success
The man who runs the Virginia Film Festival says there were 27 sellouts this year.Jody Kielbasa (pictured) says movie buffs a...
Man Survives Train Accident In Albemarle
A local man had a close call Monday afternoon after his car was hit by a Norfolk-Southern freight train.Albemarle Police Serg...
CAT To Offer Free Rides Tuesday
The Charlottesville Area Transit Service (CAT) will offer free service Election Day on all buses. CAT has a bus stop within t...
Film Festival Gets Underway
Local movie fans will try to satisfy their cravings between now and Sunday.The 24th annual Virginia Film Festival is kicking ...
Orange Supervisors Approve New Walmart Off Route 3
The Orange County Supervisors have approved another special use permit for Walmart.The retail giantwants to build on commerci...
Part Of Route 680 In Nelson Will Close For Repairs
VDOT is planning repairs this week to Route 680 in Nelson County.Crews will shut down the loop section of Route 680 in the Ma...
Public Hearing For Route 6 Bridge Postponed
VDOT has postponed a public hearing on replacing the Route 6 bridge over the Rivanna River in Fluvanna County. The original m...
VDOT Says Bike Riders Become Factors In Future Plans
The state is making bike riders a priority looking forward with transportation plans.VDOT says the State Bicycle Policy Plan ...
UVA Sierra Club To Hold Overnight Protest
There's another group that plans to camp out this week. The Sierra Club chapter at UVA will be spending Wednesday night at th...
Tea Party Plans Friday Night Rally
The Jefferson Area Tea Party will hold a Friday night rally near downtown Charlottesville.The event will begin at 6 p.m. at M...
Aging Dam In Waynesboro Will Be Gone Soon
Supporters of removing an aging dam on the South River in Waynesboro say doing so will eliminate a costly liability for its o...
Chocolate Lovers Relish Their Annual Festival
Consumers with a sweet tooth had their moment in the sun this weekend.The fifth annual Charlottesville Chocolate Festival att...
City's Smith Center Gets Another Honor
One of Charlottesville's newer facilities has been honored byAthletic Business magazine. The publication has honoredtheSmith ...
Virginia Beach Family Rescued From Pond
Five members of a Virginia Beach family have been rescued after an SUV started sinking in a pond.A woman accidentally drove h...
Jarmans Gap Road Reopens For Weekend
VDOT is reopening Jarmans Gap Road until 7 a.m. Monday. The Crozet area road will also be open to traffic on the weekend that...
Virginia Film Festival Attracts Luminaries
The Virginia Film Festival has attracted several big names for this year's event.Festival Director Jody Kielbasa says Oliver ...
A.T.&T. Tower Installation Approved
The Albemarle Supervisors have approved a request by A.T.&T. to install wireless telephone equipment on a tower on the proper...
"Weight Of The State" Conference Held In Richmond
A summit meeting in the fight against childhood obesity is being held in Richmond. More than 350 are attending a conference s...
Donald Trump Marks Opening Of Trump Vineyard Estates
Donald Trump is lending his name to the local wine industry. Trump bought the 770-acre winery at public auction in April from...
Donald Trump is Lending The Family Name To Our Local Wine Industry
Donald Trump bought the 770-acre winery at public auction in April from Patricia Kluge.will offer the wine at his various lux...
Cherry Blossom Festival Will Be Bigger In 2012
Organizers of the National Cherry Blossom Festival will expand the festivities next year.The festival will run five weeks to ...
Cracker Barrel Tries Again
A restaurant chain that operates in the Shenandoah Valley will make a second attempt to locate in Albemarle County.Cracker Ba...
Vegetarians Showcase Their Lifestyle
Local vegetarians had their annual moment in the sun this weekend.The 15th-annual Vegetarian Festival took place Saturday in ...
Charlottesville Makes Another Top Ten List
Charlottesville appears on another top ten list.The online lifestyle magazine Livability.com has designated Charlottesville a...
Green Trolleys Take Different Route On Saturday
The University of Virginia will have a home football game this week, and that's going to affect Charlottesville Area Transit....
AAA: Tolls On I-95 Will Hurt Tourism
The attempt to make Interstate-95 a toll road is meeting some resistance. The Federal Highway Administration has given initia...
VA Sees Record Spending By Overseas Tourists
Overseas tourists have set a record in Virginia. They spent a record $321 million in Virginia in 2010, up by more than 12...
City Crafts List Of New Developments and Road Upgrades
The city has updated its list of proposed developments and road improvements.Jim Tolbert of Neighborhood Development Services...
Schilling Show Blog: Minor Has New Partner
The Schilling Show blog is reporting a local businessman is working with a new partner and hopes to resume construction on th...
Shops At Stonefield On Track For Next Fall
The new development at the intersection of 29 and Hydraulic is on track. The plan calls for a mixed-use development including...
Pegasus Flyover Scheduled For Tenth Anniversary Of 9/11
Your chance to help observe the tenth anniversary of 9/11 will be this Sunday during a community event at the pavilion on the...
FBI Hopes Public Can Help Find Some Hikers
The FBI is asking for helpfinding Appalachian Trail hikers whomight havehad contact with a manwhose body was discovered north...
Less Virginians On The Road Over Labor Day
A slight decline in the number of Virginians hitting the road for this Labor Day weekend.AAA spokeswoman Windy Van Curenexpec...
Virginia Wine Sales Hit New High
Virginia wine sales are at an all-time high.Governor McDonnell(pictured) says more than460,000 cases of wine were sold in fis...
Downtown Shop Burglarized
A downtown business was broken into overnight. The Sweet Frog yogurt shop on the Downtown Mall was burglarized sometime in th...
City Wants To Hear From Tonsler Park Users
Charlottesville wants to get feedback on a face lift for Tonsler Park.The City Parks and Recreation Department believes the p...
Area Businesses Get Boost From Move-In Weekend
Area merchants have fresh reminders about the University of Virginia's impact on the local economy.Restaurants (pictured) and...
Dead Amherst County Hiker Identified
A man who was found dead near the Appalachian Trail in northwestern Amherst County has been identified. The FBI says the vict...
Albemarle County Welcomes New Park
Albemarle County is expanding its list of public parks.County officials will dedicate the Patricia Ann Byrom Forest Preserve ...
City Planners Endorse Fontaine Avenue Fire Station
The Charlottesville Planning Commission has endorsed the design for the new Fontaine Avenue Fire Station.The commission has d...
Thieves Plunder Gardens Created By UVA Students
Somebody has been stealing from gardens planted byUniversity of Virginiastudents and faculty members.The gardens are at UVA's...
VDOT Prepares For Jarmans Gap Road Closing
VDOT is warning Crozet residents to get ready for a lengthy road closing. Crews will close Jarmans Gap Road on August 15th be...
Wine From Barboursville Vineyards Will Go To China
People in China will soon be enjoying wine from the vineyards of Central Virginia.Governor McDonnell has announced an agreeme...
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Gets Tourism Grant $$$
More than 40 local tourism initiatives across Virginia will split up nearly $800,000 from tourism marketing grants.Govern...
Wine Bloggers Arrive In Virginia
Governor McDonnell has welcomed 330 national wine bloggers who will attend the North American Wine Bloggers Conference this w...
CTB Adds Western Bypass To Its List Of Future Projects
The Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved funding forconstruction of the Western Bypass in Albemarle County.The CTB ...
Governor Names UVA Official As Norfolk State Visitor
Governor McDonnell has appointed a University of Virginia official to the Board of Visitors of Norfolk State University. Lloy...
Stadium Road Work Next Week
The City plans to remove asphalt and pave a section of Stadium Road this coming Tuesday. The work on Stadium Road will take p...
Stadium Road Work Next Week
The City plans to remove asphalt and pave a section of Stadium Road this coming Tuesday. The work on Stadium Road will take p...
Rabbis Include Our Area On Charity Bike Ride
Three young rabbis included Charlottesville on a charity bicycle ride.They are riding bikes to raise awareness and money for ...
CAT's Route 10 Will Change In Late Summer
There will be minor changes to a bus route that serves Pantops and the 250 East corridor. The Albemarle Supervisors have lear...
Tea Party Members Observe Their Own Holiday Tradition
Members of the Jefferson Area Tea Party came together Monday afternoon in the city's Jackson Park.Former Congressman Virgil G...
State Parks Ramp Up Their Efforts To Go Green
Virginia state parks are working to reduce their impact on the environment through recycling and other efforts.The Virginia T...
AAA: Less 4th Of July Travel
Slightly fewer Virginians will be traveling this 4th of July holiday. The forecast from AAA shows a slight drop compared to l...
Georgetown Road Project Affects CAT Route 5
Charlottesville Area Transit will begin a summer detour this week for its Route 5 buses.Route 5 will be affected by VDOT's Ge...
AAA: Less People On The Roads For Holiday Weekend
There will be fewer people on the roads for the July 4th holiday. That's according to AAA Virginia, which predicts a 2.5% dec...
Downtown Mall Turn 35
The Downtown Business Association and the city are preparing for the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Downtown Mall.This w...
Carousel Near Discovery Museum Will Stick Around
City Councilors have approved a new five-year lease for the children's carousel on the Downtown Mall.Albemarle businessman Fr...
Whole Foods Celebrates New Hydraulic Road Store
A new Whole Foods location is opening Tuesday.The new store on Hydraulic Road includes 17,000 square feet of space. Employees...
City Opens Cooling Center
The City of Charlottesville is opening a cooling center in response to the dangerous heat. The Key Recreation Center is open ...
Many Organizations Participate In Memorial Day
A diverse group of veterans' and patriotic organizations take part in the annual Memorial Day observances. They placed wreath...
D-Day Memorial Approaches Tenth Anniversary
The National D-Day Memorial will celebrate its tenth anniversary soon. Starting Friday, there will be events in Bedford that ...
Some Virginians Choose Air Travel This Memorial Day
Memorial Day means the last weekend beforethe start of summervacations for many families.John Townsend ofAAA Mid-Atlantic say...
Albemarle Beaches Will Open For Memorial Day
If you're trying to beat the heat, Albemarle County has welcome news.Spokeswoman Lee Catlin says beaches will open Saturday a...
Walmart Picks New Location For Orange County Store
Walmart has selected a new site in Orange County where it wants to build one of its Supercenters. Walmart decided earlier thi...
Restaurants Do Big Business...For Now
It was a busy weekend for the staff of many local restaurants, along with cab drivers and tow truck operators. Many merchants...
Councilors Balk At Recommendations To Cut Routes
City Councilors have rejected recommendations to scrap two bus routes.They have heard from city residentswho depend on the Lo...
Virginia Beach Will Get Tons Of New Sand
The Commonwealth's largest city will get more sand for its beaches.The Army Corps of Engineers will spend $9 million to r...
Albemarle Welcomes Preddy Creek Trails Park
Albemarle is celebrating a new facility that straddles its borders with Orange and Greene Counties.It's dedicated the Preddy ...
State Official Focuses On Local Road Needs
Amember of the state transportation board is trying to get more money for local roads.Jim Rich (pictured) says Governor McDon...
Crozet Area Drivers Can Expect Summer Detours
VDOT is alerting those who use Jarman's Gap Road to expect some delays this summer.The agency will close Jarman's Gap Road fo...
Governor Optimistic About China Trip
Governor McDonnell says his trip to China to stir up business has been successful. McDonnell says his delegation has met with...
New Shops At Stonefield Breaks Ground
A groundbreaking was heldTuesday for the new development at the intersection of Hydraulic Road and 29 North. The Shops at Sto...
Paved Loop To Be Installed Around Part Of Meade Park
City contractors will be installing a new paved loop pathway around the back half of Meade Park. The work starts Monday and c...
Update: VDOT Reopens I-81 After Sinkhole Repairs
VDOT says all of the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 have reopened in Rockbridge County. Crews did extensive sinkhole repai...
City Considers Using Eminent Domain For Hillsdale Project
The city could use the right of eminent domain to get some property it needs for its Hillsdale Drive Extended project.The Cit...
CAT And JAUNT Participate In Clean Commute Day
Area residents can ride the bus for free on Friday during "Clean Commute Day." Charlottesville Area Transit will of...
A West Virginia Resort To Hold Public Auction
The Greenbrier is doing some spring cleaning. The West Virginia resort plans to sell limos, champagne buckets, kitchen equipm...
Greene Road Closed For Sinkhole Repairs
A Greene County road has been closed so that VDOT workers can fix a sinkhole.VDOT says Dyke Road is closed between Snow Mount...
Barracks Road Shopping Center Plans Upgrades
The city's Barracks Road Shopping Center is planning a new look, including an open-air gathering place and more square footag...
Former VA Beach Teacher Pleads No Contest To Drinking In Class
A former Virginia Beach teacher accused of drinking alcohol in class has pleaded no contest. 29-year-old Michael Porter recei...
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against YMCA Project In McIntire Park
A lawsuit against the city challenging the proposed YMCA in McIntire Park has been dismissed. Judge Cheryl Higgins ruled that...
Dogwood Parade Canceled: Carnival Reopens Sunday
Organizers of The DogwoodFestival say there will be carnival rides at McIntire Park on Sunday. Saturday was a washout for the...
Former Teacher Accused Of Drinking Pleads No Contest
A former Virginia Beach teacher accused of drinking alcohol in class has pleaded no contest.29-year-old Michael Porter receiv...
Citizens For A Sustainable Water Supply Plan: "Dredge Now, Dam Later"
A local group wants the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to halt plans to build a new earthen dam at the Ragged Mountain reservoi...
Famed Architect Maya Lin Visits UVA
The woman who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has shared her passion for architecture and the environment. Maya Lin (p...
Gillums Ridge Road Reopens
A road closing is over in the Crozet area. VDOT says Gillums Ridge Road reopenedWednesdayaround the Buckingham Branch Railroa...
Fire Destroys House At Lake Monticello
A house was destroyed by fire at Lake Monticello early Wednesday. It happenedat 306Jefferson Drive in the southern part of th...
Gillums Ridge Road Remains Closed Near Railroad
Am Albemarle County road closure is taking longer than expected.VDOT says Gillums Ridge Road remains closed today around the ...
Details Released On I-64 Accident At Rivanna River Bridge
More details have been released about a Tuesday accident on I-64. State Police say a pickup truck was westbound in the left l...
One Lane Of I-64 Westbound Reopened At Rivanna Bridge
The westbound side of I-64 now has one lane openat the Rivanna River bridge. At around 8 o'clock this morning, there was a co...
Trump Buys Out Kluge Winery
Businessman and presidential hopeful Donald Trump has paid more than $6 million for an Albemarle County winery.The "Wash...
County Police Setup Checkpoints For Trucks
County Police have set up more checkpoints for commercial trucks. They concentrated Tuesday on I-64, 29 South and Route 20 So...
Montpelier Prepares For Big Woods Walk
The Orange County estate of James and Dolley Madison is getting ready for guests. Montpelier will host its annual Big Woods W...
City Market Starts Up Again Saturday
The City Market will begin a new season on Saturday. The market will do business from 7 a.m.-Noon on Saturday mornings until ...
Colonial Williamsburg Adds Civil War Tours
Colonial Williamsburg plans to offer a Civil War walking tour so visitors can learn about its major sites during that conflic...
Book Festival Gets Underway
The city will play host to thousands of readers this week.The Festival of the Book will continue through Sunday at countless ...
VDOT Memorial Reopened After Truck Accident
A tractor-trailer overturned early Thursday morning at a ramp on Afton Mountain. The accident happened at around 3 a.m. on th...
February Revenue At Greenbrier Casino Highest Yet
Revenue generated by the Casino Club at The Greenbrier resort topped $1.2 million in February. That's the highest monthly tot...
Website Names VA Top Family Destination
A new poll shows that Virginia is not only for lovers - it's tops for families. Williamsburg came in on top and Virginia Beac...
City Amends Cafe Ordinance
City Council has approved an amended cafe ordinance designed to avoid squabbles over outdoor dining spaces.Businesses that al...
Kohl's Joins Ranks Of Local Retailers
Local consumers are celebrating another shopping option. The new Kohl's at the Hollymead Town Center in Albemarle County has ...
Family And Friends Of Slain Airman Will Hold Service
There will be a memorial service Wednesday afternoon for an Air Force enlisted man who was killed last week in Germany.The se...
VDOT Reduces Maximum Weight On 250 Bridge
VDOT has dropped the maximum weight for anyone using the 250 Bridge at Shadwell to 15 tons.Agency engineers say the concrete ...
City Residents Share Design Ideas For Belmont Bridge
Area residents have had another chance to share their ideas about the Belmont Bridge. The 1961 bridge is rapidly crumbling, a...
Supervisors Pass Ragged Mountain Dam Resolution
The Albemarle Supervisors say they will go with a 30-foot rise for a new earthen dam as a first phase at the Ragged Mountain ...
Teen Musicians Raise Money For Trip To Italy
The clock is ticking for young musicians at Charlottesville High School.The CHS string ensemble (pictured) has collected $120...
UVA Captures 14th ACC Title In Men's Swimming
The University of Virginia has won another ACC Men's Swimming and Diving crown.The Cavaliers defeated their closest rival, th...
You Might See More Liquor Ads On Billboards
The House of Delegates has passed legislation that expands the right of liquor companies to advertise. The measure allows liq...
VA Beach Amphitheater Receives New Name
The Virginia Beach Amphitheater has a new name. The music venue has been renamed "Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach.&qu...
Chef Peter Chang Returns To Charlottesville
The long-awaited return of a renowned chef to Charlottesville is set to happen. According to the Hook, elusive chef Peter Cha...
Stretch Of Rugby Road Closes For Sculpture Installation
A southbound lane of Rugby Road will be closedtoday for the installation of a new outdoor sculpture.The southbound lane will ...
Virginia Beach Needs More Sand
Virginia Beach officials sayanother round of sand is needed. The resort city is looking for money to replace some sand that's...
Update: Area Crews Contain Brush Fires
Louisa County has closed the emergency center it set up for victims of a weekend fire near Mineral.Crews have contained the f...
Tea Party Criticizes Vote By Congressman Hurt
The Tea Party isunhappy withCongressman Robert Hurt and the rest of the Virginia congressional delegation for a recent milita...
Local Officials Investigate Overturned Canoe
Local firefighters and the Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad spent part of Tuesday investigating an overturned canoe in ...
City BAR Says Restaurant Can Go In Old A & N Store
The city's Board of Architectural Review says a restaurant is an appropriate use for a vacant property on the Downtown Mall.T...
Young Musicians Will Meet With City Leaders
Some younger musicians plan to meet this week with city officials to discuss potential new regulations for restaurants and mu...
County Tells City It Wants Earthen Dam
The Albemarle Supervisors are notifying the City Council the county wants to see a new earthen dam at Ragged Mountain. The tw...
VA Couple's Home To Recieve An "Extreme Makeover"
A couple in Virginia Beach will get a new home as part of the nationwide TV show "Extreme Makeover." Fred Burdette ...
Virginia Beach To Regulate Nail Salons
The state's most populous city is now regulating nail salons. The Virginia Beach city council has passed ordinances that allo...
City To Trim Trees Next Week
Tree trimming begins next week on the Downtown Mall. A contractor for the city will prune branches and remove dead wood begin...