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More information has come out about Charlottesville’s city attorney who is on indefinite leave
There are folks in the City of Chesapeake this week calling for their mayor’s resignation. A local journalist there discovered that in 2022, Mayor Richard West asked his city attorney and staff to help his stepbrother through a legal issue. And the city attorney’s office did, using city resources, free of charge.
UVA suspends ‘woke’ student tour group, at behest of Youngkin’s far-right zealots
The official word on why UVA suspended the University Guide Service from leading tours to prospective students and their parents is that the group supposedly isn’t able to staff the required number of tours, and that the information provided during the tours isn’t “consistent.”. The real answer...
Leaf peepers, lovers of fall: Predictions are here for Virginia weather, colors
The dry conditions in the Shenandoah Valley this summer will put a damper on fall foliage colors this fall, according to an AccuWeather meteorologist. “The leaves are likely to drop off the trees earlier than usual,” said Thomas Kines, also the director of forecaster scheduling. “The orange and red are not likely to be as vibrant as they usually are. The yellows and browns will probably be the dominant colors.”
Supervisors approve rezoning for Granger property in Albemarle’s southwest urban ring
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors has approved a rezoning for a 69 acre site that represents one of the largest undeveloped tracts of land within the county’s urban area. They did so after a public hearing on August 7, 2024 for a request from Riverbend Development on behalf of Greenwood Homes.
Hearing on improvements at 250, 20 coming up
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- A public hearing is coming up regarding potential improvements to an intersection in Albemarle County, near the Charlottesville city line. The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold the hearing on Sept. 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn. According to its website, VDOT plans to...
Community Counts: Ronald McDonald House
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- In this Community Counts, Bo Sykes talks with Alisa Powell with the Ronald McDonald House of Charlottesville about what the organization does to help families, its needs, and the upcoming JackFest. For more information, click here. Watch the next Community Counts on the Cville Women's...
United States at Offbeat Roadhouse
United States will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, September 6, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. Established in 2019 amidst the challenges of the Covid lockdown, United States brings together the talents of Michael Sokolowski on piano, Drew Pompano on bass, and Jim Ralston on drums. What sets this jazz trio apart is its improvisational flexibility.
City of Charlottesville Receives Grant from US Department of Energy for Sustainability Projects
Charlottesville, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): The US Department of Energy has awarded the city of Charlottesville $76,000 for use in energy efficiency projects in the area. A total of $76,840 will be put towards making the community more resilient to climate impacts, including proliferating the solar-powered electrical vehicle chargers around Charlotteville, and a residential energy audit on several households in the area.
State To Study Impact On Black Communities Uprooted By Growth Of Virginia Colleges
What will happen now that a new 19-member state legislative committee is studying the impact that historically White universities have had on nearby Black neighborhoods acquired through eminent domain?. Two are located in Hampton Roads: Christopher Newport in Newport News and Old Dominion in Norfolk. Will these colleges in Hampton...
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce seeking new leader
An organization that promotes business and industry in the Charlottesville area has been without a permanent leader since the previous chief executive officer resigned last December. The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has now launched a search campaign to replace Natalie Masri and a committee began work yesterday. “Our Board...
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