$100 lottery win leads Va. man to $100,000 prize
A Virginia man won $100 from a lottery ticket and used $5 of his winnings to buy a scratch-off ticket that earned him a $100,000 prize.
‘We’re a team’ — Board of Visitors retreats to Morven for special accountability meeting
The Board of Visitors held a special meeting June 6 at Morven Farm in Albemarle County to discuss “accountability” and “aligned governance” — two areas of focus Rector Carlos Brown identified for the Board in March. During the “retreat-style” meeting, Board members and administrators began by engaging in a facilitated
Charlottesville Area Transit hiring new operators as ridership grows
The new positions are part of an effort to grow and relieve some of the strain faced by those behind the wheel.
Luxury student-focused apartment building ‘Blume on Ivy’ to open fall 2027
“Picture this,” the Blume on Ivy website reads. “You wake up in your penthouse balcony apartment, start the day with a sunrise yoga class … all before your first lecture. Cold brew in hand, you head out caffeinated and ready.”. The new, luxury 10-story student apartment building...
On the agenda: Richmond zoning refresh, Petersburg casino revenue
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Albemarle and Hanover counties and the cities of Charlottesville, Richmond and Petersburg. Council is a set to meet to get an update on the city’s effort to rewrite its zoning code. 3 p.m. Tuesday. Council chambers, 2nd floor. Richmond City Hall.
Virginia’s QB of the future could already be locked up in the 2027 class
An under-the-radar 2027 commit might end up being the face of the Cavaliers' offense going forward.
▶︎Madison celebrates: Meander’s 300th birthday
Heavy and much needed rain didn’t hinder a celebration of the 300th anniversary of The Estate of Meander in Locust Dale on Friday night. Originally set under a tent at the rear of Madison County’s oldest structure, guests meandered through the rooms of the historic landmark, sampling a variety of foods and drinks. The
33-year-old woman charged after stabbing in Albemarle domestic incident
A 33-year-old Charlottesville woman is facing charges after a man was found stabbed during a domestic-related incident in Albemarle County late Friday evening.
Descendants’ Day held in honor of Juneteenth
The ceremony celebrated the legacy of free and enslaved ancestors through food, faith, stories, and music.
The Virginia Southern-Style Buffet That Locals Call The Greatest All-You-Can-Eat Destination In The State
The line starts forming before the doors open. Families, couples, and solo diners with empty stomachs and high expectations. This Virginia southern-style buffet is what locals call the greatest all-you-can-eat destination in the state. I took my place in line, grabbed a plate, and made my first pass. Fried chicken,...
