Gordonsville police chief likely participated in Ruckersville ICE arrests in June, records show
Despite calls for transparency, Chief Chris Votaw has refused to say whether he or his officers participated in a Greene County immigration operation that is under investigation by the state attorney general. Records suggest they did.
For 10th and Page residents, their history is at stake. For developers building student housing, it’s math
Charlottesville’s zoning code incentivizes developers to build student housing in downtown neighborhoods, with fewer opportunities for community input.
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Undocumented students still eligible for in-state tuition after federal court ruling
Virginia’s Tuition Equity Pathway will remain in place after a federal judge ruled it does not violate federal law. The Justice Department is likely to appeal the decision.
Candidates for Mineral Town Council say it would be a mistake to dissolve the town in Q&A
The five candidates who responded to our Q&A also point to town water issues as a top priority to address.
With high schools ‘at or over capacity,’ Albemarle County voters will consider a 1% local sales tax referendum for school construction
Albemarle County Public Schools has six priority capital projects, but only one is currently funded.
Prince Edward Superintendent hopes 1% sales tax referendum provides ‘a dedicated funding source’ for school construction and renovations
County residents can vote the new local sales tax in a referendum on their ballots this fall.
Nelson County voters will consider referendum to allow a 1% local sales tax for school construction and renovations
Superintendent Amanda Hester has already identified potential projects, while Supervisor Jesse Rutherford says the funding should be the state’s responsibility.
From the newsroom
Charlottesville Inclusive Media was awarded a United Way Caring for Community Award
United Way presented the award to CIM during a ceremony on Sept. 16 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
The Big Stories
For Fifeville residents, the fight over a seven-story luxury student housing complex isn’t over yet
After finding out that there is no legal mechanism for City Council to re-vote on The Mark, Fifeville residents are exploring their options to continue to advocate for the future of their neighborhood.
ICE and Greene County Sheriff’s deputies arrest numerous people in Ruckersville operation
“What will haunt me is that there were so many empty vans and cars on the side of the road from people that they had taken,” said attorney Andrew Wilder Young. “That’s going to stick with me for the rest of my life.”
No way out: How Virginia law fails vulnerable renters
Floods, roaches, rats, mold — this is Charlottesville Tomorrow’s investigation into how Virginia law often offers few options for renters in dangerous living conditions.
More than a month after Zamma Corporation’s sudden closure, many former employees are still without jobs — or answers
The Orange-based vinyl and laminate molding plant shut down without warning on March 2, leaving workers struggling to adapt to the abrupt transition in a difficult job market.
In the wake of Centra’s Farmville maternity care closure, some families say the risk to have more kids might be too high
“It’s a disincentive for folks to want to move here, and to have families here,” said Susie Thomas, a lead pastor at Farmville United Methodist Church.
How Virginia’s re-entry system fails formerly incarcerated women — even when they do everything right
Jessica Cook, a single mother from Charlottesville, did everything the court asked. Her life shows how fragile “success” can be after incarceration for women.
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From housing to small businesses to vibrant culture, here’s what Richard Aguilar wants you to know about his community
The stories of Southwood, of thriving Latino-owned businesses and vibrant festivals, are not just isolated victories, writes Aguilar.
She spent 18 years in central Virginia prisons — and wants the world to know that incarcerated mothers matter
Candace Williams tells her story of being a woman in prison and the challenges of getting out.
With the season’s first snow came hateful speech for this Charlottesville resident
Brianna Patten writes about why she doesn’t trust the institutions meant to protect us — and what she worries about for the future.
The first step to creating our shared future is imagining it.
For Charlottesville Tomorrow’s 20th anniversary, we invited central Virginians to share their visions for the next 20 years.
