Attorney Lloyd Snook has become the latest candidate to join the race for Charlottesville City Council. In a Facebook post Thursday, Snook said he will seek the Democratic nomination. Goals outlined in his post included addressing what he called “dysfunctional” leadership in the City government. This latest update in the City Council race comes after…… Continue Reading
Portsmouth Delegate Introduces Legalization Bill
Portsmouth Virginia delegate Steve Heretick has introduced a bill to legalize marijuana in Virginia. If passed, Heretick’s bill would eliminate criminal penalties for adults over the age of 21, and decriminalize possession for people under 21 with civil penalties no greater than $250. In a statement Wednesday, Heretick said “The time has come for adults to…… Continue Reading
Sena Magill Enters Race For Charlottesville City Council
A new candidate launched a campaign for the Charlottesville City Council Wednesday. Sena Magill, who serves on the board of directors for the Region Ten Community Services Board, will be running as a Democrat. Some of her priorities include improving public housing and fighting climate change within the city. Democrat Michael Payne started his City…… Continue Reading
Sears In Charlottesville Slated For March Closing
The Sears at the Fashion Square Mall in Charlottesville is among hundreds of locations across the country shutting down. A banner outside the mall reads, “store closing.” Employees say the store is expecting to close down in March.… Continue Reading
Albemarle Police Respond To Series Of Car Break Ins
Albemarle County police have responded to several car break ins at the Woodlands of Charlottesville apartment community since the start of the new year. Stolen items have included laptops and cash. Police are reminding people to lock their cars, remove valuables, and report break ins to the authorities.… Continue Reading
Gathers Delays Charlottesville City Council Campaign
A man hoping to run for Charlottesville City Council announced Tuesday evening that he will be delaying the start of his campaign due to resurfacing health issues. Don Gathers broke the news to reporters at an event where he was scheduled to kick off his campaign alongside community activist Michael Payne. Both men had planned…… Continue Reading
Work Starts On UVA Memorial To Enslaved Laborers
Construction is underway on the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia. The memorial will honor the thousands of enslaved people who built UVA in the 19th century. Site work for the memorial has started on the triangle of grass located across from the University Corner. Some of the initial activity on the…… Continue Reading
Corey Stewart Says He Is Stepping Away From Politics
Former Republican Senate candidate Corey Stewart says he is stepping away from politics and does not plan to seek reelection to the Prince William County Board of Supervisors. The Washington Post reported the news Tuesday. Stewart lost to Democrat Tim Kaine in November’s U.S. Senate election and was known for his hardline stance against illegal…… Continue Reading
Proffit Road Bridge Reopens In Albemarle County
The Virginia Department of Transportation says the bridge over the Rivanna River on Proffit Road in Albemarle County reopened Tuesday afternoon. The bridge was supposed to be closed all week while crews worked to remove debris that had washed up against the bridge in recent storms. The work was completed ahead of schedule.… Continue Reading
State Board Approves Compressor Station Permit In Buckingham
On Tuesday, the State Air Pollution Control Board approved a controversial permit for a compressor station in Buckingham County. The station will be part of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline project. Activists have raised concerns about a potential disproportionate impact on the predominantly African American Union Hill community, which is located near the compressor station site.…… Continue Reading