Albemarle County Community Development Director Jodie Filardo to Retire in Early 2026 After Years...
Jodie Filardo, Albemarle County’s Director of Community Development, will retire effective February 1, 2026. Filardo’s retirement will conclude a 47-year career, including 24 years in public service and more than 20 years in the private sector.
New York robbery suspect evades Virginia law enforcement near Harrisonburg
A man wanted for multiple robberies in New York evaded state and local law enforcement near Harrisonburg on Sunday, prompting emergency alerts to be sent to local residents. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. The Rockingham-Harrisonburg Emergency Communications Center issued messages to more than 32,000 local residents on...
‘Holiday Baking Championship’ features local pastry chef
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Food Network is ringing in the holidays with a competitive baking show, featuring a chef who from the Charlottesville area. Charles Zimmerman is an executive pastry chef at Farmington Country Club. He’s competing in the Holiday Baking Championship, a show featuring 12 different...
City Council considers overhaul of Police Civilian Oversight Board
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council will consider changes to the ordinance that created the Police Civilian Oversight Board at its Monday meeting. The board was established by the Council in December 2021, but has not been able to gain any traction to do the work...
Waynesboro pastor: Unhoused need to be seen and heard, not dismissed as ‘scary’
A church in Waynesboro hopes to have a hand in helping the area’s unhoused population get back on their feet. The post Waynesboro pastor: Unhoused need to be seen and heard, not dismissed as ‘scary’ appeared first on Augusta Free Press .
CPD responds to a shooting involving 4 injuries
At approximately 12:45 a.m. November 1 officers responded to several 911 calls reporting an active shooter on River Road. On arrival officers located four people suffering from gunshots wounds. Aid was rendered immediately to the victims, including use of tourniquets and trauma kits while securing what was a large...
These Lyndhurst, VA based Dogs are the latest up for adoption and in need...
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around lyndhurst..
‘Home Sweet Home Is No Longer’: Virginia Family Rebuilding After Halloween Fire
A Virginia family is picking up the pieces after losing their home in a devastating Halloween fire that left nothing behind but ash and burned timber. On Friday, Oct. 31, David and Katrina Troyer and their young son, Deeks, saw their home in Stuarts Draft go up in flames around noon, officials said.
Heather Hill wants every kid in Charlottesville to have the opportunity to thrive —...
I envision a day in 20 years when children throughout Charlottesville flock to their schools and bus stops with nearly all of their neighborhood friends because families have chosen our public schools and programs over private options. In this vision, every young person in the city has opportunities to explore...
Albemarle Supervisors consider 140-foot tall AstraZeneca building proposal
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County’s Board of Supervisors will consider a special exception to allow AstraZeneca to build a 140-foot-tall building in Rivanna Futures. The current county code for areas zoned as light industrial areas limits building heights to 65 feet, and anyone who wants...

















