State agency makes “Virginia Piedmont Region” official
The new boundaries correspond with an economic development group called Go Virginia Region 9.
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Louisa endorses support for new Virginia Piedmont tourism district
The new region would span from Nelson County to Fauquier County
Regional tourism body endorses creation of new tourism region
The Virginia Piedmont would allow the area to come up with a regional tourism identity based on shared amenities and attractions
Tidewater Current bus service to launch in spring 2026 between Harrisonburg and Virginia Beach
The route will be the fifth one funded by the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation
Charlottesville Planning Commission gets updates on UVA projects
The update came at the group’s December 9, 2025 meeting
Charlottesville City Council fixes underpayment to CACVB
The funding is generated by the lodging tax and goes to programs intended to promote tourism
Virginia Scenic Rail to soon bring excursion trips to Louisa County
Buckingham Branch Railroad has refurbished two train depots to prepare for the expansion
Passport program for historic sites now available
Get enough stamps and you can win prizes!
Virginia Appeals Court upholds Greene County’s ability to grant special use permits for agritourism events
Sojourners itself has not yet opened for business
Tourists and business visitors spent nearly $1 billion in Charlottesville area in 2024
Direct spending in Albemarle County was up 6.5 percent while down 0.8 percent in Charlottesville