Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA sees increase in adoptions during the holidays
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Many families welcome new pets into their homes during the holidays, and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA says those adoptions can make a big difference for the shelter and its animals. “We are so grateful to anybody who takes an animal home at any time of the year,...
A Legit Harold’s Chicken in Virginia: The Chicago Legend Shines in Charlottesville (But, They’re...
Good news: Charlottesville has a legit Harold’s. Bad news: they’re moving. In Chicago, where the legendary chicken franchise began, quality can vary from one location to the next. The variance stems from the hands-off approach of founder Harold Pierce, who launched the first Harold’s Chicken Shack in 1950, before...
Albemarle seeks firms to replace part of a school roof, connect Southwood to Biscuit...
Albemarle County Public Schools are seeking companies interested in bidding on a partial roof replacement at Mountain View Primary School. Construction documents have been developed by RRMM Architects of Richmond and Roof Consulting Services of Richmond. “The project scope is generally comprised of single ply...
UJC finalizes 15 cases this semester, 13 cases pending
The University Judiciary Committee released its Fall Statistics Report Dec. 19, in which it detailed the 15 cases processed over the course of the fall semester. All of the UJC’s cases were brought against individuals, and the most common case types involved violations of Standards of Conduct 6, 2 and 10 — violations...
Boil water advisory along 29 North lifted
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The boil water advisory put into effect along Route 29 near the North Fork Rivanna River was lifted Friday afternoon. A Christmas Eve water main break forced the Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) to issue an advisory in a significant area around...
Charlottesville City Council agrees to sell cul-de-sac to Jefferson Scholars Foundation
As the Jefferson Scholars Foundation continues to prepare for its future, they’ll be able to consider the role a current public street may play in its built environment. “JSF has been updating its long-range strategic plan, including evaluating what facilities it will need to support its current and future programs,”...
Albemarle Supervisors briefed on audit of FY2025 accounts
Virginia’s fiscal year ends on June 30 of each year and localities follow along with their own budget cycles. December is the time when local finance officials present the results of an annual audit of the previous year’s books conducted by an external firm. Albemarle Supervisors got to...
Greene Animal Shelter Expanding With Large Donation
Greene County Board of Supervisors learned at its December meeting the county recently received an anonymous gift of a quarter-million dollars for improvements to its animal shelter. “We’ll be able to replace the HVAC at the shelter,” Director of Facility Maintenance Michael Taylor reported. Taylor added that the...
Albemarle tree recycling drop-off on through Jan. 18
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Christmas tree recycling program began Friday and runs through Jan. 18. A county social media post said Albemarle Parks and Recreation will operate eight drop-off sites from 7 a.m. through dark each day. The recycled trees will be chipped into...
Kindlewood ‘at a crossroads’ with $3-million more needed in next city budget
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – City Manager Sam Sanders has told City Council the Kindlewood redevelopment project is “at a crossroads”. Phase 2 of the construction is happening now, and Phase 3 will begin shortly, but planning for the fourth and final phase is in trouble without additional money.
