Catie Ratliff, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

They tried to fit in and follow the rules—until traffic stops turned their lives upside down

Mass detentions in Ruckersville on June 23 were an escalation in an ongoing effort to expunge undocumented immigrants from our area, according to eyewitnesses, family members, and people detained. The […]

Catie Ratliff | July 2, 2026

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Where to cool off as Virginia heats up

With the holiday weekend on the horizon, Charlottesville is expected to cross the triple-digit temperature threshold for the first time this year. In anticipation of what’s likely to be a […]

Catie Ratliff | July 1, 2026

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Greene County Sheriff’s Office stages mass immigration detention in concert with federal officials

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office, working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, conducted a large-scale immigration enforcement operation near the intersection of routes 29 and 33 in Ruckersville on June […]

Nathan Alderman | July 1, 2026

Housing News

ADUs: what they are, what they cost, and how to get them built

For years, discussions of zoning and affordable housing in Charlottesville have invariably thrown around the acronym “ADU.” Part of the abbreviation, “dwelling unit,” is generally agreed upon. There is decidedly […]

Catie Ratliff | June 24, 2026

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Early voting opens for midterm primaries

Early in-person voting for both party primaries is underway in Virginia through August 1. In Charlottesville, votes can be cast on weekdays between 8:30am and 4:30pm. at the Office of […]

Catie Ratliff | June 24, 2026

Immigration News

Greene County Sheriff’s Office stages mass immigration detention in concert with federal officials

By Nathan Alderman and Catie Ratliff The Greene County Sheriff’s Office conducted a large-scale immigration enforcement operation near the intersection of Routes 29 and 33 in Ruckersville on June 23. […]

Nathan Alderman | June 23, 2026

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Retail spending is up across the region compared to last year, according to the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

Spending in the city and surrounding counties rose year over year in the first three months of 2026, according to a June 12 report from the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of […]

Catie Ratliff | June 17, 2026

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Jefferson School and Black Business Expo join forces to celebrate and uplift Black community members

The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Charlottesville Albemarle Black Business Expo combine forces on June 20 for their third annual joint event. The all-day gathering is the culmination […]

Catie Ratliff | June 17, 2026

Education News

Superintendent asked to resign amid outrage over handling of sexual assault allegations at elementary schools

After two days of heated public meetings regarding the district’s handling of sexual assault allegations against a former elementary-school staff member, the Albemarle County School Board requested Superintendent Matthew Haas’ […]

Catie Ratliff | June 17, 2026

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UVA receives $43.4 million gift for community early childhood learning center

School’s out for the summer, but Charlottesville’s investment in education continues. In a June 5 statement, the University of Virginia announced a $43.4 million gift to its School of Education […]

Catie Ratliff | June 10, 2026