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From Perriello to Warner, political candidates and leaders react to Democrats’ plans to remake Virginia’s Congressional districts

As President Trump pushes Republican-led states to redraw their Congressional districts for their party’s benefit in this year’s midterm elections, Virginia’s General Assembly plans to respond in kind. Democrats, who […]

Nathan Alderman | January 7, 2026

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Local pros’ predictions for 2026—from culinary trends to climate quirks

Think of this as Charlottesville’s field guide to the new year. We rounded up the city’s most dialed-in experts in politics, food, art, weather, and beyond, and asked them to […]

C-VILLE Writers | January 7, 2026

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City officials want to amend Charlottesville’s homestay ordinance—and its occupancy limits

Charlottesville was among the first localities in the United States to regulate residential short-term rentals in 2015. More than a decade later, the city wants to update its rules, but […]

Catie Ratliff | December 24, 2025

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Tom Perriello launches run for his former Congressional seat

“Someone asked me yesterday why I thought it was a good idea to jump off this cliff,” former Democratic Congressman Tom Perriello said at his campaign launch event on December […]

Nathan Alderman | December 17, 2025

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Sentencing begins in 2022 UVA shooting

It’s a bye-week for the University of Virginia football team, but big developments on- and off-field are still to come. Sentencing for the murders of Devin Chandler, D’Sean Perry, and […]

Catie Ratliff | November 19, 2025

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Former UVA President Ryan offers account of his resignation

In a November 14 letter detailing his resignation, former University of Virginia president Jim Ryan raised new questions about the accuracy of accounts from Board of Visitors Rector Rachel Sheridan […]

Catie Ratliff | November 18, 2025

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Concern expressed over UVA’s agreement with DOJ

University leaders, state representatives, and community organizers remain divided over the agreement signed by the University of Virginia and the U.S. Department of Justice on October 22. Democratic leaders across […]

Catie Ratliff | November 5, 2025

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Historic pause in food benefits launches emergency program in Virginia

Millions of Americans continue to face uncertainty as the federal government shutdown stretches into its second month, resulting in an unprecedented pause in SNAP benefits. Despite the billions in emergency […]

Catie Ratliff | November 5, 2025

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Virginia’s attorney general and lieutenant governor elections heat up

UPDATE: After deadline, the Jones campaign submitted responses to C-VILLE’s questionnaire. His responses have been added to the bottom of this article, and have been edited for length and clarity. […]

Catie Ratliff | October 22, 2025

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A rundown of Albemarle’s contested elections

This is the first article in C-VILLE’s 2025 election series, which will cover local and statewide races in the lead-up to Election Day, November 4. Early voting is underway and, […]

Catie Ratliff | September 24, 2025

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Recent stories

  • Virginia Department of Education to oversee Albemarle schools’ cleanup efforts

  • Paramount On Screen at The Paramount 10/31

  • The Great Rotumpkin at the UVA Rotunda 10/29 – 10/31

  • Are You Now or Have You Ever Been? at the Ruth Caplin Theatre 10/29 – 11/7

  • American Shakespeare Center’s Frankenstein is loud and unclear

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