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Category: Government and public institutions
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Posted inWork/Life
As defense demand surges with Iran war, Orange County defense contractor invests $1.27 billion to expand
L3Harris Vice President Mark Farley said that the expansion of the Orange County facility, which produces solid rocket motors, is part of a broader effort to increase production across the country “to support the urgent defense needs of our nation.”
Posted inFrom the newsroom
Meet Charlottesville Tomorrow at Gordonsville in Bloom this Saturday — and help build the Central Virginia Voter Guide
Have a question on your mind for a political candidate? Find us at our table so we can ask them.
Posted inWork/Life
More than a month after Zamma Corporation’s sudden closure, many former employees are still without jobs — or answers
The Orange-based vinyl and laminate molding plant shut down without warning on March 2, leaving workers struggling to adapt to the abrupt transition in a difficult job market.
Posted inHow we learn
Charlottesville City School Board to host work session on School Resource Officers on April 16
Some parents, teachers and advocacy groups have asked the Board to reconsider its March 2025 decision to bring police officers back to city schools.
Posted inFirst person
She spent 18 years in central Virginia prisons — and wants the world to know that incarcerated mothers matter
Candace Williams tells her story of being a woman in prison and the challenges of getting out.
Posted inOur neighborhoods
A new low-barrier shelter in Charlottesville is beginning to take shape. Here’s what it could mean for the community
The proposed shelter on Holiday Drive could include a day shelter, overnight shelter and services to help guests get into housing, all under one roof.
Posted inHow we learn
Charlottesville parents, teachers and activists ask for revote on school resource officers
The School Board has moved ahead with an agreement with the Charlottesville Police Department, but said it will devote an April work session to ‘further discussion’ of the matter.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
City of Charlottesville completes first of regular planned cleanups at Rivanna River encampment
Plus, the city’s Police Civilian Oversight Board finally secures independent counsel.
Posted inGovernment and public institutions
After two years without independent counsel, Charlottesville’s police oversight board has an attorney to represent its interests to the city
New counsel will review suggested ordinance changes that will shape the Board’s role before a planned meeting with City Council.
