Law enforcement searching for Waynesboro man after alleged assault, abduction
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man in relation to an alleged assault and abduction that happened Thursday morning in the Port Republic area. Justin Neal Johnson, 32, of Waynesboro, is the suspect. RCSO said the victim was safely located, and...
Town of Stanardsville PH – Sign Ordinance Amendments
PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant to the provisions of Article 1005.01 of the Town of Stanardsville Zoning Ordiance and Sections 15.2-2204 and 15.2-2205 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, the Town of Stanardsville Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to be...
Gray Gets Ready to Retire After 35 Years
Long-time Earth Science teacher Joel Gray is closing a chapter in his life. After teaching for 35 years, Gray is officially retiring at the end of the 2026 school year. He has taught a variety of different science classes in his career, including Oceanography, Geology, Physics, and his favorite to teach, Earth Science.
City Councilor Lloyd Snook proposes using surplus to avoid tax hike
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Two days after the Charlottesville City Manager proposed a 2-cent real estate tax raise, City Councilor Lloyd Snook said he has an alternative plan. Snook plans to propose using funds from the surplus of the 2026 budget. “I think we need to relax...
The Toll of Missed School Days on Student Learning
More and more, teachers and administrators are realizing the importance of regular attendance for students to learn and succeed. When students miss school for common reasons such as illness, family trips, bad weather, or appointments, learning–and grades–can suffer, and sometimes, never recover. One major way missed...
Rezoning request for 153 units on Rio Road sails past Albemarle Planning Commission
Many public hearings for land use changes in Albemarle County are well-attended by nearby residents concerned about the impact of new development on their properties. Already in 2026, decisions on two rezoning requests have been deferred after the planning commission was persuaded by arguments from neighbors. On...
Bill Kellum guides VHF Records’ psychedelic catalog
It’s OK if an album doesn’t recoup its costs for 20 years, Bill Kellum says while sitting in his Albemarle County home office, surrounded by hundreds of LPs and CDs. Kellum’s VHF Records has been releasing albums since the early 1990s, issuing work across shoegaze, electronic experimentation, stringband and...
Movies and TV shows casting in Charlottesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Drivers at downtown parking garages can now opt out of the Metropolis app —...
Patrons parking in the Water Street and Market Street garages now have a choice of how to pay for their parking sessions. They can either create an account for automatic payment through the garage operator, Metropolis, or use a kiosk to pay via cash or card. On Friday, Feb. 27,...
Albemarle County’s draft FY27 budget is bigger than ever
The numbers are in: Albemarle County’s proposed FY27 budget totals $724,021,078—roughly $86 million more than FY26. The budget, presented by County Executive Jeff Richardson on February 25, was balanced with no tax rate increases. In the general fund, the largest expenditure category is education, with $218.3 million...
