Gang awareness event planned for Dec. 7
The event will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in conference room A at the Albemarle County Office Building on Fifth Street Extended.
Albemarle man stabbed in his yard.
It is not known if the victim knew his attacker, but robbery does not appear to be the motive.
Albemarle gathers feedback on possible school...
An Albemarle County Public Schools survey presented respondents with three calendar options, with the school year beginning on Aug. 8, 13 or 22.
County schools yet to solve the mystery of the...
The Albemarle School Board decided to save the story's fate for another time.
Albemarle School Board to vote on expelling 'A...
The board will vote on whether to remove the book at its regular meeting tonight.
Audits uncover irregularities in court clerks'...
A 2010 audit found the Albemarle County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office failed to reconcile its bank accounts for 32 months, improperly held $201,469 in state fines and court costs due to incorrect recording of disbursements and had 47 accounts totaling $255,000 that could be eligible to be sent to the ...
Albemarle survey shows dissatisfaction with roads
The survey asked residents to rate 31 aspects of life in Albemarle, and asked for their impressions of those aspects in other counties.
Albemarle reserve deputies volunteer services over...
Sheriff Chip Harding estimated the volunteers will save the county $12,000 in manpower this year.
Albemarle board identifies priorities
Guiding the board’s priorities were the findings of the 2011 Albemarle County Citizen Survey.
Police still searching for suspect ID in...
The remains of Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington, 20, were found on a rural Albemarle County farm Jan. 26, 2010.
AHS alumni website growing ahead of May event
The Albemarle High School Alumni Association has put together a comprehensive website featuring thousands of former students and teachers.
Louisa, Orange fastest-growing area localities
In terms of sheer numbers, Albemarle County was the region’s undisputed leader. With 14,784 new residents, Albemarle had nearly twice as many as any other Central Virginia locality.
Gear deals offered incentives to Albemarle coaches
Questions about the agreements, which were not reviewed in advance by school division officials, brought the contracts under close scrutiny by Albemarle school division administrators and the county School Board.
Officials review county schools' athletic supply...
Jim Stern, a local businessman and member of Albemarle Truth and Taxation Alliance, said he started asking about the contracts after learning parents at Monticello High School are “strongly encouraged” to buy Under Armour clothing for their children to play certain sports.
Improving morale among new Albemarle police...
Steve Sellers has spent his first few months on the job meeting with his officers and county and community leaders.
Police vs. firefighters in football fundraiser
The first Battle of the Badges will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Albemarle High School.
Albemarle trails park now open
Preddy Creek Trails Park, a 571-acre facility in the northwestern region of the county, has opened its gates to the public and will have its grand opening next month.
Area's 'food girl' honored with $10,000 for her...
What started as a local door-to-door drive in Albemarle County nearly two years ago spread throughout the country, and the award from USA Weekend magazine has the 17-year-old’s food donations now surpassing 120,000 pounds.
Police: Juvenile hurt in fight with home invader
Albemarle County police are investigating the incident at the Wilton Farms Apartment Community
Kluge winery in Albemarle set for multi-part...
Foreclosed operation will be broken into six tracts for April 7 auction; equipment will be auctioned the following day.
Man charged with shooting woman in Albemarle
The victim, whose identity has not been released, was taken to the University of Virginia Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Albemarle looks to do better by schools in coming...
The proposal includes funding for enough teachers to drop class sizes closer to last school year’s levels and to absorb a project increase of 359 students compared with last school year.
County's Dorrier won't seek re-election
Lindsay G. Dorrier Jr. has served on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors since 2000.
County supervisors at odds on advertised tax rate
The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is split on whether to advertise a higher real-estate tax rate.
Albemarle considers armed security at meetings
The issue comes on the heels of shootings elsewhere in the country in recent years, including during a school board meeting in Florida late last year.

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