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The latest on spotted lanternflies, and a recently arrived invasive insect

July has brought more than scorching temperatures and humidity to Charlottesville. There has also been a sharp increase in spotted lanternfly sightings. First found in the United States in Pennsylvania in 2014, the spotted lanternfly is an invasive species from Asia. How the insect arrived in the country is unknown, but it likely entered on […]

Catie Ratliff | July 23, 2025

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Is the Charlottesville area prepared for a major flood?

Flash flooding has been in the headlines for nearly two weeks, following the catastrophic Guadalupe River flood in Texas earlier this month. The Texas tragedy, while thousands of miles and decades apart, is a stark reminder of the 1969 Hurricane Camille floods—with the overnight arrival of flood waters, high death tolls, and failures of emergency […]

Catie Ratliff | July 16, 2025

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The latest and largest changes coming to area traffic

Summer’s off to a blazing start, and transit crews have hit the road, working on projects in and around Charlottesville. From initiatives already underway to those a few years from breaking ground, C-VILLE put the pedal to the metal to find out what’s happening on area roadways (and one new pedestrian bridge).  Bridging the gap  […]

Catie Ratliff | July 9, 2025

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UVA President Jim Ryan resigns amid DOJ pressure

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has reportedly submitted his resignation to the Board of Visitors, according to a June 27 article from the New York Times. His exit comes amid pressure from the United States Department of Justice—who called for Ryan’s removal in connection with the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. Ryan, who […]

Catie Ratliff | June 27, 2025

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How—and why—Indivisible Charlottesville is demonstrating for democracy

From information sessions to the almost 7,000-person No Kings Day protest on June 14, Indivisible Charlottesville is bringing together people from across the region in its pro-democracy, anti-Trump activism. Since inauguration day, nationwide protests have been a frequent occurrence during the Trump administration. Many of these planned area demonstrations, including Hands Off and No Kings […]

Catie Ratliff | June 25, 2025

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Then there were two

Primary results are in, setting the ballot for November’s general election. In Charlottesville’s Democratic City Council primary, Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston was unseated by political newcomer Jen Fleisher. The election was the city’s first ranked-choice-voting election, where voters were able to rank candidates in order of preference. To win a spot in the two-seat race, […]

Catie Ratliff | June 25, 2025

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No Kings Day rally draws thousands

Charlottesville joined thousands of cities nationwide with a June 14 No Kings Day rally that saw about 6,800 people protesting along US 29 by The Shops at Stonefield. No Kings Day coincided with a military parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, and President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Millions of Americans participated in […]

Catie Ratliff | June 18, 2025

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Rerouting

For the next two months, Charlottesville drivers should avoid the portion of Emmet Street South between Stadium Road and Jefferson Park Avenue, which will be closed from June 9 to August 15. According to a June 2 release from the City of Charlottesville, motorists should expect delays during construction.  Charlottesville Area Transit Route 7 is […]

Catie Ratliff | June 11, 2025