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Rescue squad gets donation of powered chair
Rescue squad gets donation of powered chair

The Lake Monticello Volunteer Rescue Squad received a Stryker Xpedition powered chair on Friday.

Gloves up, Guns Down event

Gloves up, Guns Down event

Gloves Up, Gun Down is more than just an event to show off talent, it’s the community making changes.

Do Good C'ville raises $5,000 for charity fantasy football league

Do Good C'ville raises $5,000 for charity fantasy football league

Football season is back which means people all over the country are watching NFL teams closely and following their fantasy football players.

Suicides up in Albemarle County, resources available

Suicides up in Albemarle County, resources available

Albemarle County has seen a 19 percent increase in the number of people who have died by suicide in the last year. Nationally, suicides are up 80 percent.

Forestry groups working to remove invasive species

Forestry groups working to remove invasive species

Forestry groups around the area are working to remove an invasive species that are the primary plant to the spotted lanternfly. 

CPD looking to use still-image capture system to help prevent, solve crime

CPD looking to use still-image capture system to help prevent, solve crime

The Charlottesville Police Department wants to begin using a license plate recognition system to help prevent and solve crimes.

Bennett's Village receives donation from Sentara Health

Bennett's Village receives donation from Sentara Health

A grassroots nonprofit just got a substantial boost in its efforts to bring more equality and accessibility to play spaces for children and families in the community.

Welcoming Week kicking off

Welcoming Week kicking off

Several events are coming up as part of Charlottesville Welcoming Week, which is put on by Welcoming Greater Charlottesville.

Grand opening coming up for Lake Monticello inclusive playground

Grand opening coming up for Lake Monticello inclusive playground

The Lake Monticello Community Foundation says the grand opening for the playground at Lafayette Park will take place on Sept. 30.

Dozens of nonprofits get grants from Bama Works

Dozens of nonprofits get grants from Bama Works

The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation recently announced the spring 2023 grants, totaling more than $773,000, supporting 106 area nonprofits.

Women's Four Miler coming up on Saturday

Women's Four Miler coming up on Saturday

The Charlottesville Women’s Four Miler is expected to involve more than 1,200 runners and walkers along its Garth Road course.

Dog owners treat their dogs on National Dog Day

Dog owners treat their dogs on National Dog Day

Happy National Dog Day to all the dog lovers, what would we do without our furry babies?

Community members take on C'ville Puzzle Hunt

Community members take on C'ville Puzzle Hunt

Saturday marked the second annual C’ville Puzzle Hunt hosted by WTJU 91.1 FM.

Changes mean new name but services will stay the same

Changes mean new name but services will stay the same

VIA has joined forces with St. Vincent’s Home/Blue Ridge Autism Achievement Services and rebranded as the VIA Centers for Neurodevelopment.

ACPD holds annual 'Putt Putt with the Police'

ACPD holds annual 'Putt Putt with the Police'

'Putt Putt with the Police' was a great way for the community to see police officers in a different light.

Discussion on work to rename area schools

Discussion on work to rename area schools

The Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society is hosting the discussion on Tuesday at the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch.

Sabroso Festival returning to Washington Park

Sabroso Festival returning to Washington Park

This year’s Cville Sabroso Festival will involve music, dance and cultural displays as well as a kids' area with the JMRL bookmobile, face painting, and arts and crafts supplies.

ACPD's back to school safety tips

ACPD's back to school safety tips

As Albemarle County Public Schools start next week, local authorities want to ensure everyone starts the school year off safely. 

American Heart Association bringing Go Red for Women campaign to Charlottesville

American Heart Association bringing Go Red for Women campaign to Charlottesville

For the first time, the American Heart Association will be holding a Go Red for Women Luncheon in Charlottesville in November.

Rhoback donates funds from Aloha collection to Maui wildfires

Rhoback donates funds from Aloha collection to Maui wildfires

With the Lahaina wildfires still searing the island of Maui, a local apparel company is stepping up to help. 

Josephine's Village 5k raises awareness for children with congenital heart defects

Josephine's Village 5k raises awareness for children with congenital heart defects

Josephine’s Village annual 5K was held Saturday morning to raise awareness for families with congenital heart defects. 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge awarded $3,500

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge awarded $3,500

The Players Coalition and the Chris Long Foundation have come together to support the Financial Literacy Program, part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge (BBBS) Workforce Development Program, with a $3,500 grant.

Celebration of Life for Wade siblings who drowned over the weekend

Celebration of Life for Wade siblings who drowned over the weekend

The county is grieving the loss of three siblings who tragically drowned on the James River over the weekend.

Local police departments team up for Project Safe Neighborhood

Local police departments team up for Project Safe Neighborhood

Local police departments are combating gun violence by partnering together with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Project Safe Neighborhood.

Twice Is Nice excited to move to new location

Twice Is Nice excited to move to new location

The thrift store, Twice Is Nice, is moving to Cherry Avenue. According to store officials, this planned move was brought on by the proposed Dairy Market Expansion project.

Hundreds of Albemarle students won't have bus services to school this year

Hundreds of Albemarle students won't have bus services to school this year

For many kids, hopping on the big yellow school bus is what they look forward to come August. But, for some Albemarle County Public School students, that won't happen this year.