Virginia voters will decide whether to allow state lawmakers to redraw the congressional district map ahead of this year’s election.
Author Archives: Jessie Higgins
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2026 Central Virginia Voter Guide
Your guide with information to help you decide who you want to represent you. It covers all eligible races in 11 central Virginia counties and the City of Charlottesville.
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Ice leaves Charlottesville pedestrians stranded — and property owners overwhelmed
In Charlottesville, as in most American cities, it’s a property owner’s responsibility to remove ice and snow from the sidewalks that run along their property. That hasn’t happened.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Charlottesville’s volunteer snow removal effort is in desperate need of volunteers
As of Thursday evening, just 12 people had completed the United Way’s required paperwork to shovel snow for their elderly and disabled neighbors, while 221 households had reached out requesting help.
Posted inHealth and safety
Charlottesville launches volunteer network to clear icy sidewalks — here’s how you can request help or volunteer
“Together, we can help our city recover more quickly and ensure everyone can get where they need to go safely,” City Manager Sam Sanders said in a news release.
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A week of dangerous cold is coming
What you need to know and how local emergency responders are preparing.
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Virginia’s newly elected leaders are moving fast. Here’s what they’re up to
For the first time in decades, Democrats control Virginia’s top offices — and they’re wasting no time making sweeping changes.
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Charlottesville police end use of AI-powered license plate readers
City Council raised concerns about how government agencies outside Charlottesville would use the data.
Posted inHealth and safety
Be careful Tuesday morning — central Virginia’s first winter storm is on the way
The forecast calls for freezing rain, which for drivers is worse than snow, said CBS19 meteorologist Travis Koshko.
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What the Town of Louisa’s breakdown says about rural governments
Across the U.S., small towns are struggling to staff local government.
