Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Oversight Board seeks to drop investigative powers
The board, which has not conducted an investigation since its 2017 founding, says the change would make oversight more achievable and sustainable under Virginia law. The post Charlottesville’s Police Civilian Oversight Board seeks to drop investigative powers appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .
City Council presents on short-term rental rule changes after graduation weekend
The Charlottesville City Council convened for a bi-weekly meeting Monday — shortly after the conclusion of the weekend’s graduation ceremonies at the University — to discuss potential rule changes for short-term rental options like Airbnbs in the City. Monday also marked the first regular meeting after the Council vote
“Shopping Cart Killer” to serve two life sentences plus 10 years
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Anthony Eugene Robinson has been sentenced to two life sentences plus 10 years and approximately $205,000 in fines in Rockingham County Circuit Court today, May 22, 2026. Robinson had been found guilty by a jury back in January 2025 in connection with the...
Verona man convicted on rape charges
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — An Augusta County Circuit Court jury has convicted a Verona man for having sex with a minor. According to online records, Bryan Glenn Andes was found guilty on four of the five felony charges he faced during this week’s three-day trial. Among...
Madison Theater: ‘If you build it, they will come’
On Monday, approximately a dozen interested citizens representing a wide range of ages and interests gathered at the Madison County Administrative Auditorium to discuss the creation of a community theater program for the county. As one participant commented, “The interest and the talent are here in the mountains of Ma
VDOT testing a new congestion alarm system on Afton Mountain
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun testing a new congestion warning system on Afton Mountain along I-64. The alarm has been implemented following a study that was conducted several years ago examining the safety of traffic on Afton Mountain. It was this same stud
Albemarle schools seek community input in search for next Baker-Butler Elementary principal
ACPS is asking families, staff, and community members to help shape the search for the next principal of Baker-Butler Elementary School.
Increased cost of right-of-way negotiations for Stribling Avenue upgrade leads to temporary pause
The City of Charlottesville is currently preparing to hire a consultant to conduct a transportation study required as part of a settlement of a lawsuit against the city’s new Development Code. Plaintiffs had argued the city did not adequately review the effects that additional density would have on existing infrastruct
CEA announces settlement on CCS collective bargaining public communication
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville Education Association has settled a legal dispute with Charlottesville City Schools that started with a Feb. 6 communication to the community and media accusing the union of denying its members the opportunity to ratify a negotiated contract. The CEA denied t
Charlottesville to commemorate Mel’s Walk on May 30
For many decades, Mel’s Cafe on West Main Street served as a gathering spot and cultural institution for many in the city of Charlottesville. Vinegar Hill native Melvin Eugene Walker first opened the spot in 1984 after years working in food service. Walker passed away on May 29, 2024....
