Catie Ratliff, Author at C-VILLE Weekly

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

News

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

News Politics

Despite long list of openings, Charlottesville boards and commissions operating at normal vacancy rate

If you attended the June 1 Charlottesville City Council meeting, you may have been surprised when Councilor Michael Payne said, “there are a number of boards and commissions with vacancies,” […]

Catie Ratliff | June 10, 2026

Immigration News

How Charlottesville is supporting its immigrant neighbors under the Trump administration

Immigration has long been an expensive and confusing process in the United States, something made more stressful by the ongoing crackdown on pathways and people. At a difficult moment in […]

Catie Ratliff | June 3, 2026

Development News

ACPS announces changes to preschool and K-5 afterschool programs for 2026-27 school year

As students celebrate the start of summer break, Albemarle County Public Schools is already looking ahead to next year with updates to programming for its youngest learners. At the preschool […]

Catie Ratliff | June 3, 2026

News Politics

Virginia monitoring cases amid surge in measles infections

The Virginia Department of Health launched a statewide measles dashboard on May 21, prompted by a spike in cases. At press time, Virginia has recorded 40 measles cases in 2026—up […]

Catie Ratliff | May 27, 2026

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Wave of vetoes from Gov. Spanberger tables Democratic priorities

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a slate of Democratic priorities on May 19, surprising the Democratically controlled Virginia General Assembly. Several bills carried and supported by local legislators, covering everything from […]

Catie Ratliff | May 27, 2026

Health Care News

SCOTUS stays circuit court’s block of telehealth mifepristone access

The United States Supreme Court indefinitely extended telehealth access to the abortion medication mifepristone on May 14, pending further litigation in federal court. While the challenge to telehealth access comes […]

Catie Ratliff | May 20, 2026

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Despite holding a trifecta, Virginia Dems split on key legislative issues

In a surprise move, Gov. Abigail Spanberger struck down collective bargaining legislation passed by the Democratically controlled General Assembly on May 14. The governor sent the amended bill back to […]

Catie Ratliff | May 20, 2026

News Politics

Despite Virginia Supreme Court scrapping new map, Dems still favored to take the House

In a 4-3 ruling, the Supreme Court of Virginia sided with the Tazewell County Circuit Court on May 8, tossing out voter-approved maps ahead of the 2026 midterm election. With […]

Catie Ratliff | May 13, 2026