‘Hands Off Venezuela’ rally draws demonstrators to downtown Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Protesters gathered in front of the federal building in downtown Charlottesville on Sunday, January 4, for a rally they called “Hands-Off Venezuela.”. The event focused on U.S. involvement abroad. Organizers said the demonstration was meant to call for an end to foreign intervention and...
2025 Most Disruptive Business School Startups: Emil’s Vintage, University of Virginia (McIntire)
University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce. Brief Description of Solution: Today, finding a unique outfit from in-person to digital thrift takes hours – hours we don’t have. At Emil’s Vintage, we know you’re busy, so we bring thrifting to you without the hassle, the diamonds without the ruff. Through curated...
Charlottesville man charged with armed robberies at Pantops Shopping Center
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Police have charged a 64-year-old Charlottesville man following a pair of armed robbery attempts at the Pantops Shopping Center on Friday. Stephen T. Agner was arrested and charged with two counts of robbery, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony,...
Wrestling: Eight Hoos move on to final day at Southern Scuffle
The Virginia wrestling team turned in a solid first day of competition at the Southern Scuffle on Saturday, with eight wrestlers moving on to day two of the event in the hunt for a podium finish. Wrestling will continue at 9 a.m. on Sunday at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, Tenn.
From the Editor: New Year, New Milestone
As we look forward to 2026—which will mark the 20th anniversary of the first issue of the Crozet Gazette—we reflect with gratitude for our loyal readers, our new neighbors, and especially our local businesses. Their advertising dollars have made it possible for the Gazette to provide local news to our community these...
FARMacy Café’s fusion falls a little flat
FARMacy Café serves up an interesting take on organic Mexican fusion right at the base of the Downtown Mall. Tucked into the courtyard of the CODE Building, the café operates both a storefront and a roaming food truck used for pop-ups and catering. On their website, they highlight their commitment to high-quality,...
Woman arrested after drugs found hidden at Virginia jail
VIRGINIA — A 35-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after authorities said concealed narcotics were discovered inside a medical brace at a regional jail in Albemarle County. According to the Albemarle County Police Department, about 100 sheets of Suboxone were recovered during a drug investigation initiated by...
LETTER: When everything is labeled hazing, nothing is
As a University alumnus, I read Adeline Garvie’s column, “Let clubs be about interests, not interviews” with concern. While her frustration with hyper-competitive student organizations is understandable, her suggestion that the University establish new standards for clubs’ recruiting process, including banning...
UVA’s Carla Williams: “You can’t be denied”
There’s a saying in Carla Williams’ family that goes back to the civil rights era of the 1960s. “Put yourself in a position where you can’t be denied,” her grandparents would tell their 19 children and 34 grandchildren in LaGrange, Ga. The sheer conviction of that...
Public Considers Routes for Proposed Three Notched Trail
County officials and consultants hosted a public meeting in Crozet on December 4 to engage with the public regarding potential routes for a proposed Three Notched Trail Shared-Use Path running from Charlottesville to the Blue Ridge Tunnel. Held in the Western Albemarle High School cafeteria and attended by a throng...
