Perriello casts early ballot in Albemarle County, urges voters to do the same
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Tom Perriello cast his early ballot in Albemarle County on Friday, voting for himself in the August 4 Democratic primary for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. Former U.S. Representative, who held the 5th District seat from 2009 to 2011, is seeking to reclaim it. He...
Greene County board to consider limiting public comment to residents
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Greene County Board of Supervisors is set to take up a proposed bylaw that would limit public comment at board meetings to county residents, property owners and business owners. The board is scheduled to meet July 28. A meeting agenda published Wednesday includes the...
Blasting to take place Friday at Foxhaven Farm for reservoir connector
Construction is currently underway on two major components of a Community Water Supply Plan agreed to by the Albemarle Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council in January 2012. The first component to be implemented by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority was a replacement dam at the Ragged Mountain...
Great Late Week, Cooler & Less Humid
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. What a day ! As a cold front continues to move south of the region, early clouds will give way to clearing sky, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity. This rather pleasant airmass will stay in place the next few days. The cold front will stay to our south this weekend. A bi
Summer meal programs help Charlottesville students stay fed while school’s out
“Summer should be such an exciting time for kids,” said Sarah Steely, director of No Kid Hungry Virginia. “It should be a time of sunshine and playing outside with friends. But unfortunately, for thousands of Virginia kids, summer can also be the hungriest time of the year.”. In...
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority opens new recycling baling facility
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority celebrated the completion of a new recycling baling facility Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center on Dick Woods Road. The 16,800-square-foot building receives and bales recyclable materials including mixed pape
Madison and Rappahannock voters will decide 1% local sales tax referendum
Voters in Madison and Rappahannock counties will have the opportunity this fall whether to approve a 1% local sales tax on non-grocery and personal hygiene items to supplement new and renovation projects for public schools. The Virginia General Assembly approved the measure during the 2026 session – actually inserting
Regional Transit Authority wants feedback on future transportation funding strategy
One of the functions of the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission is to conduct studies of transit. In 2008, they convened a joint meeting of the Albemarle Board of Supervisors and City Council to lay the foundation for creation of a Regional Transit Authority. “During this work session, decision makers...
Suspect taken into custody after stabbing at UVA
A suspect was taken into custody after an early Thursday morning stabbing at the University of Virginia (UVA), campus police said.
Schweizer Attends Emerging Leaders Conference in Virginia
THE FOLLOWING RELEASE IS FROM STATE REP BRANDUN SCHWEIZER’S OFFICE. DANVILLE, IL… Earlier this month, State Representative Brandun Schweizer (R-Danville) traveled to Charlottesville, Virginia, to participate in the Melissa Hortman Emerging Leaders Program, an invitation-only leadership development program hosted by the
