▶︎’Thomas Jefferson’ Reenactor Sparks Sharp Debate on Faith and Religious Freedom at Hebron Church
A living-history appearance by Thomas Jefferson at historic Hebron Lutheran Church in Madison on May 17 quickly turned from polite welcome to sharp debate over Christianity, church power and Virginia’s religious past. Before a crowded audience Jefferson interpreter Tom Pitz – who lives on Jefferson’s grandson’s estate
Heritage girls win Region 3C track title; Alexander, Bradner earn top honors
Lynchburg, VA (WSET) — Heritage High School’s girls track team dominated the Region 3C Outdoor Track & Field Championship, winning the title by a wide margin over Western Albemarle. Heritage finished with 184.5 points to Western Albemarle’s 67.5. The team is now gearing up for another state...
Town of Stanardsville FY27 Budget Special Meeting
FY 2026-27 BUDGET Proposed Budget for FY 2026-2027 Town of Stanardsville, VA. The Town Council of the Town of Stanardsville, Virginia will hold a Special Meeting to Approve the final budget and Allocate Funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 A Special Meeting will be held on Monday June 8th, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Stanard
Fifth annual Healthy Streets Healthy People event brings community together at Washington Park
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The fifth annual Healthy Streets Healthy People event drew a crowd at Washington Park on Saturday, as organizations and neighbors came together with resources and conversation to foster a safe, healthy community. “This is really a community coming together. It’s a celebration of our neighb
Property owners in Mill Creek voting on easement for trail connection to Biscuit Run
In June 2015, Albemarle Supervisors adopted a master plan for what the county refers to as the Southern and Western Neighborhoods. That includes an area known as Biscuit Run which had been expected to feature 800 acres of growth area land upon which up to 3,100 homes were to have been built.
State grant could help Albemarle attract a neighbor for AstraZeneca
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As work continues to get the region ready for AstraZeneca’s new plant, the pharmaceutical giant might not be the only tenant coming to the Rivanna Futures site in Albemarle County. Albemarle County’s Director of Economic Development Emily Kilroy said that a $9.7...
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Saturday morning along Route 250 in Waynesboro. According to state police, the crash happened around 10:52 a.m. in the 300 block of Three Notched Mountain Highway. Investigators said a white Harley-Davidson motorcycle was travelin
Albemarle County employee works nearly 60 years in building where she was once a...
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - An Albemarle County employee has spent nearly six decades working inside a building that first shaped her as a student. Betty Thraves said the former Lane High School is more than an office. It’s a place full of memories, service and community. “I had...
Madison Athletic Field House Becoming More Than a Pipe Dream
Local philanthropist and successful Realtor Bear Davidson has made a significant investment in the future of Madison students with a $10,000 donation to the Madison Public School System to fund the rendering and initial vision plans for a proposed athletic field house project. The donation marks an important first ste
VDOT names new resident engineer for Louisa
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- The Virginia Department of Transportation has named a new resident engineer for Louisa to oversee its operations there. Craig Simpson will be taking over as the engineer in residence. The former assistant district traffic engineer for the department operating from Fredericksburg

















