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Former site of destroyed chemical plant in Albemarle County may get a new lease...

In 1985, an explosion at a Newtown chemical plant killed four men in their 30s. Now, Albemarle County is searching for anyone with a claim on the 33-acre property, now a Superfund site, to pay back taxes by October 30, before the parcel is auctioned off. WMRA’s Christine Kueter reports in the first of a two-part story.
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Rivanna Trail cleared and reopened after encampment relocation

A month after Charlottesville relocated everyone staying on the trail, cleanup crews have cleared debris and painted over graffiti.
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Albemarle school board’s pick to fill at-large vacancy draws criticism

The Albemarle County School Board has selected David Storm to fill the open at-large seat vacated by Allison Spillman in August. But the board’s pick has drawn ire from community members who say it’s the wrong choice for a system in need of change. It’s also prompted one member of the Board of Supervisors to call for a
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UVA Health warns ‘orphines’ are appearing in street drugs and evading common tests

Doctors with UVA Health are warning about an emerging class of powerful synthetic opioids showing up in the illicit drug supply.
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Monticello High students stage walkout in support of principal

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – More than 100 Monticello High School students walked out of school late Wednesday morning in support of their principal, Dr. Beth Costa. Costa is one of three Albemarle County principals the division announced this week would be out of their buildings for extended periods of tim
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Central water line project continues moving through Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Central Water Line Project is continuing to move through Charlottesville. The project broke ground last fall on the water line, which will span 6.5 miles total. So far, crews have completed just over a mile of the line. The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority says...
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Developers and neighbors once again at odds about the future of Dairy Central

Stony Point Development Group has restarted efforts on Phase III of Dairy Central. Work on this portion of the project was paused indefinitely in 2023, when 10th and Page community leaders pushed back on plans to build more luxury apartments in the historically Black neighborhood. A September 23 meeting of...
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CRHA to spend $12.6 million for another round of property acquisitions

The Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority is moving forward with the purchase of nearly a dozen single-family homes across the city, as well as a large residential development off River Road that was built in 1990. “This is a 48-unit garden-style walk-up apartment complex,” said Kathleen Glenn-Matthews, C
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Important notes and quotes from Tony Elliott ahead of Florida State game

Virginia has a major test at hand Saturday, heading to Tallahassee, Fla. to take on Florida State. The history between these two programs runs deep — particular
Featured picture for From Argentine asado and elevated pub fare to restorative pho andsurprisingly good bowling-alley bites, these new restaurants gave us plenty to savor this year

From Argentine asado and elevated pub fare to restorative pho andsurprisingly good bowling-alley bites,...

Charlottesville doesn’t exactly hurt for places to eat, and this year’s crop of newcomers gave us plenty of reasons to rearrange our dinner plans. Chefs came home, familiar restaurant spaces found new life, beloved bakery fare got dressed up for dinner, and somebody finally asked the important question: Why shouldn’t t

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