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Local groups are scrambling to find the money to buy Carlton Mobile Home Park before the owner sells it to an unnamed buyer
After Charlottesville Tomorrow published a report in late June about the pending sale of Carlton Mobile Home Park, local groups and residents have mobilized to try to buy the park — and prevent its residents from possibly being displaced. Last month, Carlton Mobile Home Park residents received a letter...
Charlottesville-area reservoir levels fluctuate
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Despite the hot and dry weather, the average level for all reservoirs providing drinking water to Charlottesville and Albemarle County is above 90%. The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) says that the average level is at 94%. Two weeks ago, we reported it was at...
Fifty-year-old foot bridge comes down
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The pedestrian bridge over Emmet Street, also known as Ridley Bridge, was taken down over the weekend. The bridge was built in the 1970′s. It connected Newcomb Hall Road South with Ridley Hall on UVA grounds. It was taken down due to the cost of...
Madison Fair Association promises a Wheel-y Good Time this week!
The 2024 Madison County Fair kicks off Wednesday at the Young Farmers’ fairgrounds located at 1015 Fairground Road outside of Madison. With the theme “Let’s Have a Wheel-y Good Time at the Madision County Fair, the organizing group promises fun for the entire family, including carnival rides provided by Danville-based Fun-Time Amusements.
City steps in to help Carlton Mobile Home Park residents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Weeks after residents of the Carlton Mobile Home Park were notified that the park’s owner had received a $7 million offer to purchase the property, the City of Charlottesville is getting involved. “The city is participating in a separate conversation about a potential offer...
Fourteen projects in Virginia get millions in loans for affordable, special needs housing
Fourteen projects in Virginia have received more than $22 million in loans for affordable and special needs housing throughout the state. The projects will create and preserve 877 total units for low-income and extremely low-income households. Despite the need, no projects were selected in Staunton, Augusta County or Waynesboro. Three...
Tips to help conserve water
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) --- The Charlottesville and Albemarle area is currently under a drought watch due to recent hot and dry weather. While there are currently no mandatory restrictions in place on water use, there are some voluntary actions residents can take to help save water in the community.
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