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AFID grants to help create mobile honey processing unit, additional refrigeration for Lake Anna farm market
Two area agricultural companies have received funding from the Commonwealth of Virginia to assist with new purchases to grow their business. Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the latest round of Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development grants which are used to purchase equipment or otherwise invest in their operations. “This...
Vehicle carjacked in Fairfax Co. involved in crash on other side of state
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said an officer who saw a car moving erratically Friday found out that it was stolen during a carjacking hours earlier. The Albemarle County Police Department (ACPD) said the officer saw the car on Seminole Trail around 7:40 a.m. The officer ran the plates, and learned the […]
County Advances Public-Private Plan for Eastern Avenue Bridge
Albemarle County officials are exploring a public-private partnership to fund and build the Eastern Avenue Connector, a road and bridge that would link Eastern Ave. at Westhall Drive southward across Lickinghole Creek and down to Cory Farm Road. The Connector concept has been a transportation priority in Crozet’s Master Plan for many years, as it would provide an alternative path between Rt. 250 and central Crozet that would directly address Crozet’s traffic woes.
Upcoming nonprofit and civic events in Central Virginia
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship in Orange will have Vacation Bible School for ages 4 to 14 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 23-26. ALCF-Orange.com. (540) 672-9867. Albemarle County Board of Supervisors meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month in Lane Auditorium on the second floor of the County Office Building. albemarle.org. (434) 243-7929.
Albemarle County, Charlottesville, UVA announce launch of Climate Resilience Cohort
Albemarle County, the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia has announced the launch of the Climate Resilience Cohort, a grant opportunity to fund community participation in preparing for the local impacts of climate change. The initiative seeks up to 10 community-based organizations serving disadvantaged or vulnerable community members...
Albemarle Charlottesville 4-H Program Continues to Grow
With a history spanning over a century, the non-profit 4-H organization offers programs and activities that aim to teach valuable hands-on skills to young people according its mission to foster the values of “head, heart, hands, and health.”. Sponsored by the Department of Agriculture and National Institute of Food...
Early College Scholar Makes the Climb
Western Albemarle High School senior Reagan Gresge graduated this spring with a full Associate’s degree in addition to her high school diploma after being one of the first participants in the school division’s Early College Scholars Program. Gresge earned an impressive 63 additional credits (the equivalent of 21 classes) while also completing her regular degree requirements, which will allow her to bypass as much as two years of college at an in-state school.
Task force arrests 12 on drug and firearms charges
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A dozen people were arrested on drug and firearms charges Tuesday as part of a round-up. The 3A Narcotics and Gang Task Force and the U.S. Marshal’s Service conducted a warrant round-up in Charlottesville and the counties of Greene, Albemarle and Fluvanna. According...
Stolen Vehicle Involved in High-Speed Chase and Collision on Seminole Trail
Albemarle County, VA – On Friday, July 5, at approximately 7:38 AM, an officer with the Albemarle County Police Department observed a vehicle driving erratically along southbound Seminole Trail (U.S.…
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