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Most central Virginia counties voted down a local sales tax for new school construction
“We’re not done trying to get this to pass,” said Kelly Greer, member of the Greene County School Board. “We’re allowed to have it on a future ballot and so that’s what we’re going to do.”
First-of-its-kind community-led development breaks ground in Charlottesville
The mixed-use development planned for 501 Cherry Ave. has been years in the making and navigated several hurdles, including cancelled federal funding.
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.
More local news
Albemarle County School Board to host two more town halls in early November
The meetings follow the arrests of two ACPS administrators and a former principal for failure to report child abuse.
Judge dismisses most claims in UVA Health lawsuit, allows others alleging workplace retaliation to proceed
The ruling comes a year after the lawsuit was filed and nearly two years after UVA Health faculty raised concerns about patient safety, workplace retaliation and leadership practices.
Need healthcare, but worried about the cost? These free health clinics are happening monthly in Fluvanna
The clinics offer health screenings, private doctor visits, Medicaid assistance, food and other resources on the first Thursday of each month. The next clinic is on Nov. 5.
Through a historic drought, Virginia cattle farmers fight to keep herds fed and farms alive
“Our first cutting of hay was averaging about a third of a normal crop,” said Dave Norford, a seventh generation cattle farmer in Albemarle County. “So we knew we were in trouble at that point.”
Albemarle County School Board must hire new independent investigator, Virginia Department of Education says
The announcement comes after parents and community members voiced their concerns over the independence of the firm currently hired by the School Board.
The Big Stories
Homeownership is out of reach for many community members. Two local organizations are working to change that
By using different approaches to real estate transactions, such as the community land trust model, local nonprofits are opening up homeownership to buyers with lower incomes.
‘Most people won’t know what happened here’: stories of loss and uncertainty emerge after Free Bridge encampment clearing
While the clearing of the Free Bridge encampment may have appeared orderly, residents reported stolen belongings and some lost everything they owned in a fire.
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.
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FIRST PERSON
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.
