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UVA Free Food Alert App looks to fight hunger and waste in one effort

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia’s Office for Sustainability is tackling food waste and student hunger through a new partnership with the Free Food Alert app. The initiative connects hungry students and faculty with leftover food from campus events, significantly reducing waste and providing...
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Council moves forward with plan to transform office space into a low-barrier shelter

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville is moving forward with plans to transform a vacant office building off Route 29 into a low-barrier homeless shelter, something the City has chased after for years. In a unanimous 5-0 vote on Monday night, City Council committed to set aside $6.2 million to purchase...
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Charlottesville City Council votes to settle zoning lawsuit

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville City Council has decided to settle the lawsuit brought against its new zoning code, ending nearly two years of legal back-and-forth that was headed for trial. In early 2024, a group of plaintiffs sued the city, stating it did not follow the requirements to properly...
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Cville among top on two WalletHub college town rating lists

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A WalletHub survey ranks Charlottesville as the 9th-best overall college town in the United States, and the 2nd-best small college town. Charlottesville sits between top-ranked Ann Arbor, MI in the top spot and Berkeley, CA in 3rd on the small town list. Top-10...
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Eugene Williams: A Legacy of Courage in Charlottesville, Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia, is remembering Eugene Williams, a pivotal figure in the state’s civil rights movement and a dedicated advocate for housing equality, who passed away at the age of 97. Williams’s life was a testament to his unwavering resolve, earning him distinction as a moral compass for his community.
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Wintergreen police announces retirement of deputy chief

(WSET) — The Wintergreen Police Department announced the retirement of a deputy chief. Police said Deputy Chief Joe Davis has served the Wintergreen Police Department for over 34 years. Prior to that, he spent seven years with BWXT and five years with the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, following in his father’s...
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Augusta Health Childcare Center closing to public amid staffing shortages, growing internal demand

FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - In a move to address ongoing workforce shortages and growing internal demand for care, Augusta Health has announced its on-campus childcare center in Fishersville will transition to serve only its employees. The Augusta Health Childcare Center, which had previously been open to the public,...
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Lyndhurst man arrested on drug distribution charges

The Augusta County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lydhurst man for allegedly distributing marijuana and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.
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October 20, 2025: Albemarle County files site plan to prepare AstraZeneca’s future location while...

Today’s sponsor is Piedmont Master Gardeners: Now accepting applications for their 2026 training class. Apply by December 1, 2025. The origins of Charlottesville Community Engagement trace back to the Charlottesville Podcasting Network, an audacious name for the first time I tried to bring people information online....
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School counselor discusses safety protocol; gun instructor stresses importance of gun safety

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - According to the Waynesboro Police Department, on September 4th, a student at William Perry Elementary School reported to a teacher and school administrator that an adult put a firearm in the student’s bookbag. With schools across the country taking more security measures to keep students...

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