For 10th and Page residents, their history is at stake. For developers building student housing, it’s math
Charlottesville’s zoning code incentivizes developers to build student housing in downtown neighborhoods, with fewer opportunities for community input.
Can Scottsville grow without pricing out its own? Town Council candidates describe their visions in Q&A
Candidates also weigh in on traffic safety, lost pharmacy access and how to mitigate flood risk.
Gordonsville police chief likely participated in Ruckersville ICE arrests in June, records show
Despite calls for transparency, Chief Chris Votaw has refused to say whether he or his officers participated in a Greene County immigration operation that is under investigation by the state attorney general. Records suggest they did.
Major chains, Latin American grocers or a bigger farmer’s market? Orange Town Council candidates split on how to land a second grocery store
Candidates also offer diverging views on data center development, housing costs and public spaces in Q&A.
Unopposed mayoral incumbent Michael Payne emphasizes need to prepare for population growth in the Town of Stanardsville
“The Blue Ridge Meadows development will nearly double our population,” said Payne.
Undocumented students still eligible for in-state tuition after federal court ruling
Virginia’s Tuition Equity Pathway will remain in place after a federal judge ruled it does not violate federal law. The Justice Department is likely to appeal the decision.
Candidates for Mineral Town Council say it would be a mistake to dissolve the town in Q&A
The five candidates who responded to our Q&A also point to town water issues as a top priority to address.
Charlottesville Inclusive Media was awarded a United Way Caring for Community Award
United Way presented the award to CIM during a ceremony on Sept. 16 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.
With high schools ‘at or over capacity,’ Albemarle County voters will consider a 1% local sales tax referendum for school construction
Albemarle County Public Schools has six priority capital projects, but only one is currently funded.
Prince Edward Superintendent hopes 1% sales tax referendum provides ‘a dedicated funding source’ for school construction and renovations
County residents can vote the new local sales tax in a referendum on their ballots this fall.
Nelson County voters will consider referendum to allow a 1% local sales tax for school construction and renovations
Superintendent Amanda Hester has already identified potential projects, while Supervisor Jesse Rutherford says the funding should be the state’s responsibility.
After residents push back, Gordonsville officials say they will vote on exiting ICE agreement
At a community meeting on Oct. 5, Police Chief Chris Votaw also announced that his department will no longer assist with ICE operations outside of Gordonsville.
Louisa Mayor Ashley Michael, who is running unopposed for her seat, says creating public spaces is ‘a high priority’Â
In her candidate Q&A, Michael also promised better communication, and careful deliberation on data centers and future development.
Unopposed Pamplin Town Council candidate Jessica Arnold says she will work to fund targeted projects to make the town safer, more inviting
“We may be a small town, but it doesn’t mean we have to stand still,” Arnold said.
Greene County voters to decide on 1% sales tax as schools forecast increased enrollment
“Because Ruckersville Elementary is already at 95% capacity, absorbing an additional 630 students would push the building to nearly double its physical capacity,” said Kelly Greer, member of the Greene County School Board.Â
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