“Truth Farm,” an art installation dedicated to conversations about immigration, sits nestled between hills on a family farm located within the Trump Winery property. On April 10, a crowd of about 50 gathered near a greenhouse for... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Three years, three markets and a pandemic later, Richmond-based startup Naborforce is refocusing its efforts on connecting Charlottesville-area neighbors in need with those who can help.  The startup aimed at aiding elderly people and their families... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Five years, multiple court cases and a change in state law later, Charlottesville can now begin a process to remove its Confederate monuments. The next steps, however, are yet to be determined, and the City Council anticipates... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Days after deciding to run and subsequently qualifying for the Charlottesville City Council Democratic primary, Josh Carp is dropping out of the race.  “It might be a short campaign, but it’s going to be interesting!” the... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

With more than 14 years spent between both chambers of Virginia’s General Assembly, Jennifer McClellan has worked with multiple governors. Now, she wants to be Virginia’s next governor.  “We are at a crossroads as we build... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

It’s been a turbulent year in Charlottesville city government, and we are now in the midst of an election season. Mayor Nikuyah Walker and Councilor Heather Hill were both elected to the City Council in November 2017, just a... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Charlottesville Mayor Nikuyah Walker posted a short poem to social media on March 24 that evoked sexual assault and contained vulgar language — following it with a more in-depth version that compared modern-day Charlottesville to the days... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

A new program called Website Jump Start is seeking applicants in order to create websites for 24 local businesses through the Central Virginia Small Business Development Center.  Albemarle County’s economic development project manager, Jennifer Schmack, noted... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

As of last week, Gov. Ralph Northam declared that any Virginian released from prison qualifies to have their voting rights restored — a process that used to require a probationary period to have ended before starting.  More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

“Born and bred” Charlottesville resident Carl E. Brown has served the community in various positions. Now, in seeking a seat on the City Council, he plans to bring his collaborative leadership abilities to the city’s legislative branch... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Former businessman Glenn Youngkin stepped back from his position of CEO at private equity firm The Carlyle Group last fall in order to shift his focus to public service and politics. Touting himself as someone who isn’t... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org

Commuters traveling near or utilizing the intersection at Interstate 64 and the U.S. 250 should be alert for road changes amidst construction for the next year, Virginia Department of Transportation officials say.  As part of a... More

Charlotte Rene Woods

@charlottewords

cwoods@cvilletomorrow.org