The proposed facility would be located on a parcel that includes roughly 100 acres of land on Buck Island.
Author Archives: Jessie Higgins
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Have questions about elementary school rezoning? City Schools holds community events this week
Charlottesville City Schools plans to rezone its elementary schools, which will mean children in a handful of neighborhoods will attend new schools beginning in 2027.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
Want $1,000 for a new e-bike? Charlottesville will start distributing ‘mini grants’ next week
The City is piloting an e-bike voucher program that offers $1,000 to 25 people each quarter. Here’s how you apply.
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A robot wrote that “Morning Charlottesville” newsletter in your inbox
A New-York based software engineer designed technology that reads existing news reports then rewrites them and publishes the information in various forms in hundreds of cities and towns across the country.
Posted inNewsletter
How UVA Medical Center is trying to block a kidney transplant program in Roanoke
Hear from reporters in southern Virginia about what is happening.
Posted inNewsletter
While Richmond weathers a new water crisis, Orange County prepares to deal with an old one
Rapidan Service Authority proposes raising rates to upgrade infrastructure.
Posted inNewsletter
Surprising turn in conversation about a low-barrier shelter on Cherry Avenue
“It could be the trigger that says we can’t go forward,” Charlottesville City Manager Sam Sanders said.
Posted inNewsletter
More than 100 unhoused folks have sought shelter during the winter storm — a few did not
As temperatures drop, it can be a life-or-death decision.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
Reid Super-Save Market to close
Nonprofit retail store Twice is Nice purchases building, plans to move in.
Posted inHealth and safety
Snow, ice and single-digit temps are forecast next week
Dominion officials recommend preparing for extended power outages — just in case.
