James E. Ryan was inaugurated as the University of Virginia’s ninth president in a ceremony on the Lawn Friday. Ryan said in his inaugural address that he wants to eventually make tuition free for in-state students from families making less than $80,000 a year, and for students from Virginia families making under $30,000, he wants…… Continue Reading
Car Accident In Greene County Kills One
One person is dead as a result of a car accident in Greene County. The accident happened around 8:30 p.m. Friday on Route 29 North in Greene County near Cedar Grove Road. The identity of the victim has not been released. The accident is still under investigation.… Continue Reading
Charlottesville Surveying Residents About City Manager Search
Charlottesville residents can submit feedback on the search for a new city manager. According to a release, the city has retained a Florida-based firm that will provide executive recruitment services in the search to replace Maurice Jones. The process is currently expected to last into February. Citizens can tell the city what qualifications and qualities…… Continue Reading
Annual Walk To End Alzheimer’s
On Saturday morning more than 1,000 participants are expected to gather at the IX Art Park for the Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walk is the single largest global event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants will learn about the disease, advocacy opportunities and clinical studies enrollment with…… Continue Reading
Emmet Street/Ivy Road Water Main Replacement Project
The Charlottesville Department of Utilities is gearing up for a major water main replacement project beginning on Monday. According to a release, the soon to be updated waterline along Emmet Street, Ivy Road and Sprigg Lane will take several months to complete after removing 50 to 60-year old pipes that have sustained multiple breaks in…… Continue Reading
Public Feedback Request: Rio29 Small Area Plan
According to a release, Albemarle County officials want to hear from local residents regarding the final draft of the Rio29 Small Area Plan. The detailed plan for urban development and re-development focuses on the Route 29 and Rio Road intersection and the surrounding area by incorporating a new Grade-Separated Intersection — a design concept developed…… Continue Reading
Four Local Counties Receive Flood Disaster Designation
On Friday, The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced that Orange and Madison are among four counties that are under primary disaster designations. The Department issued the designations for damage and losses caused by excessive rain, flash flooding, and flooding between May 16 and June 30 of this year. Farmers in Orange, Madison,…… Continue Reading
Albemarle Residents Invited To Economic Development Open Houses
The Albemarle County Economic Development Office wants to hear from residents about its Economic Development Strategy Plan. People are invited to come to one of two open houses that will be held to review the latest draft of the plan, discuss questions with staff and provide feedback — both open houses will be held on…… Continue Reading
Albemarle County, Crozet Trails Crew Work To Repair Greenway Trail
People who use the Crozet Greenway near Claudius Crozet Park will notice it was recently revitalized. Albemarle County Parks and Recreation teamed up with the Crozet Trails Crew to repair spots that have been eroding away due to excessive amounts of rain. The county brought out some new gravel to lay down a fresh, new…… Continue Reading
Martha’s Market Comes To John Paul Jones Arena
The 25th annual Martha’s Market is underway this weekend at the John Paul Jones Arena. The market transforms the arena into a shopping experience featuring more than 80 diverse vendors. Martha’s Market is put together by the Women’s Committee of Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. Fifteen percent of each purchase will go towards women’s healthcare programs…… Continue Reading