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01/08/2026

Dates set for the 2026 Virginia Film Festival
The 39th annual festival will run from Oct. 21-25, and the Call for Entries has already been launched.

The 39th annual festival will run from Oct. 21-25, and the Call for Entries has already been launched.

01/08/2026

Staffing and phased zones top priorities for AFCR’s new chief
New ACFR chief David Puckett said he'll rely on the third-party report that examined staffing issues and response times for the department.

New ACFR chief David Puckett said he'll rely on the third-party report that examined staffing issues and response times for the department.

01/08/2026

Dairy Market now closed on Mondays, the site’s slowest business day
The decision applies to the 14 food merchants but not the two retail shops in the market.

The decision applies to the 14 food merchants but not the two retail shops in the market.

01/08/2026

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01/08/2026

UVA Health University Medical Center has been awarded a $500,000 grant that will be used to increase its ability to respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

University Medical Center will use much of the funds to increase its number of isolation rooms.

01/08/2026

Mallside shooting leaves woman in critical condition.
ACPD has detained a suspect.

ACPD has a detained a suspect.

01/08/2026

No. 23 Virginia handles visiting Cal, 84-60
The Cavaliers took over midway through the first half, then rolled after the break. Malik Thomas scored 20.

The Cavaliers took over midway through the first half, then rolled after the break.

01/07/2026

Charlottesville Fire Dept. responds to camper fire in city
A search of the camper revealed it was unoccupied, according to fire officials on the department's radio frequency.

A search of the camper revealed it was unoccupied, according to fire officials on the department's radio frequency.

01/07/2026

Albemarle County names new Fire Rescue chief
David Puckett, who has 27 years of service at ACFR. starts Thursday.

David Puckett, who has 27 years of service at ACFR. starts Thursday.

01/07/2026

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01/07/2026

Ned Gallaway named Chair of Albemarle County Supervisors
First-term supervisor Fred Missel will be the vice chair.

First-term supervisor Fred Missel will be the vice chair.

01/07/2026

No change in Virgina unemployment rate
Virginia's unemployment rate remained unchanged from September to November, holding at 3.5%.

Virginia's unemployment rate remained unchanged from September to November, holding at 3.5%.