The Albemarle County Police Department has identified a man from Buckingham County as the victim of a Wednesday morning crash on Scottsville Road. According to police, 44-year-old Jeffrey C. Miller died at the scene of the crash, which occurred just before 6 a.m. The investigation found he was driving a Ford Ranger when he hit…… Continue Reading
Hollywood Film About Crozet
An acclaimed filmmaker and local resident will soon be telling the history of his hometown of Crozet as a uniquely American story: EDUARDO: “Carefully go through it and you’ll find the distinctive milestones that made this country what it is today.” Eduardo Montez Bradley is a Hollywood producer who has often said his films find…… Continue Reading
Drug Addiction Plagues Virginians
Despite an expected slight dip in this year’s fatal opioid-related drug overdoses, drug addiction continues to plague Virginia and overdoses remain the leading cause of unnatural death in the Commonwealth. In fact, overdose deaths, primarily caused by opioid use have outpaced motor vehicle accidents and gun-related violence every year since 2012. Health Commissioner M. Norman…… Continue Reading
Beter Business Bureau Alert: LOL Surprise!
On Monday, the Better Business Bureau issued a consumer alert regarding a scam that involves a popular line of children’s Christmas toy. Found on many kid’s holiday wish list this year are dolls and dollhouses marketed under the name of “L.O.L. Surprise!” – and it comes as no surprise that scammers are using the toy’s…… Continue Reading
Charlottesville #1: Peace Corps Volunteers Per Capita
Charlottesville now tops the list of metropolitan areas with the highest number of Peace Corps volunteers per capita. Last year, Charlottesville was second place in the ranking but in 2018, more than two dozen Charlottesville residents are currently serving in the Peace Corps, putting Charlottesville at the top of the list at 12.9 volunteers per…… Continue Reading
Police Make Arrest In Louisa Crash
The Virginia State Police has arrested a man in connection to a Louisa County crash that sent several people to the hospital earlier this month. According to police, 47-year-old David Jenkins of Hanover was arrested Saturday and charged with felony hit-and-run, reckless driving, and driving with a revoked license. Allegedly Jenkins was driving on Jefferson…… Continue Reading
Louisa Water Supply Declared Safe
(Metro) The cause of gas in Louisa’s water supply is no longer a mystery. The water had so much gas in it at one point last month that officials were worried about possible explosions. Louisa County officials say the gas was methane, and it came from the town’s sewer system. The state health department and…… Continue Reading
Mistrial Declared In Clark Trial
A mistrial has been declared in the murder trial of Kelly Clark Jr. Clark is accused of trying to kill a Louisa County deputy in December 2016 The mistrial was declared because one juror said she was close friends with Clark’s aunt, who was present in the courtroom. Another said his sister was friends with…… Continue Reading
Defense Takes The Floor In Fields Trial
The trial of James Alex Fields Jr, continues today. Fields is charged with first degree murder in the death of 32-year old Heather Heyer during last year’s violent Unite the Right rally. On Tuesday, the defense took the stand, saying Fields acted in self-defense. Fields’s attorneys also made a procedural motion to strike all charges…… Continue Reading
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