The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has already begun preparations for Hurricane Florence — on Monday, the authority began releasing water from the Sugar Hollow, South Rivanna and Beaver Creek reservoirs due to the amount of rain anticipated to impact the area. According to a release, the action is a method of providing additional water…… Continue Reading
Local Hardware Stores Have Emergency Storm Supplies
With the likely impact of the storm in the Charlottesville area, local hardware stores are scrambling to keep storm supplies in stock – Martin Hardware has seen a rush on emergency items as people prepare for potentially heavy rain, power outages and local flooding. Flashlights and tarps are selling rapidly and while some items are…… Continue Reading
Fluvanna County Crash Victim Dies
In an ongoing investigation, the Fluvanna County Sheriff’s Office reports that the victim of last week’s crash on James Madison Highway has died as a result of the injuries he sustained. The victim, identified as 47-year-old Charles Hensley of Elkton, had been found injured in the roadway with an abandoned blue Toyota 4-Runner nearby, believed…… Continue Reading
Red Cross Needs Hurricane Relief Volunteers
The American Red Cross is preparing for a large relief effort as Hurricane Florence is bearing down on the East Coast within an anticipated landfall by Thursday. Red Cross officials are urging people in the path of the storm to obey evacuation efforts. And when emergency shelters open in the area, officials are anticipating a…… Continue Reading
Northam Declares State Of Emergency
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam has declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Tropical Storm Florence. According to a release, the order is designed to mobilize resources in preparations of the storm, including the Virginia National Guard, and pre-position people and equipment to assist in storm response and recovery efforts. While the track…… Continue Reading
Chief Of Police Addresses Westhaven Shootout
Two shootings in Westhaven had the Charlottesville neighborhood swarming with police on Saturday night and local residents concerned about their safety in the aftermath. 27-year-old Timothy Miles of Charlottesville allegedly fired off gunshots in the area of Hardy Drive shortly before 9:00pm on Saturday only to engage in a shootout with Charlottesville police officers who…… Continue Reading
Two Officers Injured In Westhaven Shootout
On Saturday night, two Charlottesville Police Officers were wounded in a shootout in Westhaven. Police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Hardy Drive at 8:43 pm on Saturday, identifying the suspect, 27-year-old Timothy Miles of Charlottesville, who exchanged gunfire with police, hitting one of the officer’s bullet proof vest and grazing…… Continue Reading
Charlottesville Ale Trail Begins
On Saturday, the six local breweries in the area kicked off the Charlottesville Ale Trail Tour with a helping hand from Storyware, a local digital design company. The six breweries have joined forces to promote business and economic development in Charlottesville: Champion, Three Notch’d, South Street, Brasserie Saison, Random Row and Hardywood have issued a…… Continue Reading
Virginia GOP Names New Chairman
A Chesterfield County attorney has been selected as the new chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. The Republican Party of Virginia announced Saturday that Jack Wilson, a real estate attorney, was selected to head the Virginia GOP. Wilson is replacing former chairman John Whitbeck, who stepped down in July. … Continue Reading
Albemarle School Division Issues Warning About Spam Email
Albemarle County Public Schools is warning about a spam email that’s been circulating. The message comes from an account with the name Edward Fisher and claims other accounts have been compromised. It asks the recipient to click a log in link. ACPS says the spam email has been sent to school accounts and media outlets,…… Continue Reading