City Council to consider new property for a low-barrier shelter
Longtime readers might find the information in today’s newsletter a bit…familiar. Monday night, Charlottesville City Council will consider whether to purchase a property to be used as a low-barrier shelter for community members experiencing homelessness. The 3.8-acre property includes a 27,000 square-foot brick...
CPD charges 20-year old Henrico woman in Wed. fatal Emmet Street pedestrian accident
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Although cooperative in the investigation, a 20-year old suburban Richmond woman faces charges in the Wednesday night pedestrian accident that killed a 67-year old man on Emmet Street. After consultation with the Commonwealth’s Attorney, Henrico County resident Eleanor Cribbs...
VDOT urges Virginians to ‘look left, right, up and out’ as pedestrian deaths climb
RICHMOND Va. (WVIR) - The Virginia Department of Transportation is reminding drivers and pedestrians to be extra cautious as shrinking daylight hours create dangerous conditions on roadways. According to VDOT, pedestrian fatalities have surged 43% in Virginia since 2020, with more than 1,300 occurring across the...
School Board Goes for Broke on High School Capacity Planning
At its September 11 meeting, the Albemarle School Board grappled with what direction to give the school division’s Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LRPAC) to address future overcrowding in county high schools. The board was given three options at its August 14 meeting to consider: 1) build another auxiliary...
One week on, some students are still recovering after a field storming hospitalizes 19
One week after approximately 50,000 University fans stormed the field at Scott Stadium to celebrate the Cavaliers’ upset win over Florida State Sept. 26, some students are still recovering from their injuries. While no fatalities were reported, 19 students were hospitalized and dozens more injured. Many students were...
A Day at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA
The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA (CASPCA) has been a valued Chamber member since February 2025. Recently, our team had the privilege of visiting this incredible organization to learn more about their mission and the impact they're making in our community. Two members of our Chamber staff, Jenna Huber, Marketing and...
Driver cited after crash with Rockingham County school bus on field trip
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A Harrisonburg man facing charged with animal cruelty and hit-and-run was back in court for a sentencing hearing Thursday. Mother demands change, accountability at SCPS after son with special needs is charged. Updated: 35 minutes ago. WOODSTOCK, Va. (WHSV) - A Shenandoah County parent is...
Two Men and a Truck kicks off ‘Movers for Mutts’ campaign
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Two Men and a Truck will kick off a donation drive this weekend to support a cause that’s special to the staff. The company hosts multiple donation drives throughout the year. Next week, it's starting the Movers for Mutts campaign, supporting the Charlottesville- Albemarle SPCA.
Crozet Town Square Project Nears Completion
A town square is coming to Crozet in late 2025. The Crozet Square will be located in front of Mudhouse Coffee Roasters, between Crozet Avenue and Oak Street. Its purpose is to make downtown Crozet more accessible and aesthetic and to manage stormwater systems. “It’s going to feel very pedestrian...
Albemarle expected to pause data center regulation measures, await decisions from Richmond
CHALOTTESVILLE (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Albemarle County’s Board of Supervisors are expected to pause consideration of a second phase of regulations for data centers as it awaits potential statewide guidelines coming down from Richmond. The General Assembly considered a number of bills on the topic last session and...
