UVA interns will lead admissions tours on Grounds this semester
The University of Virginia describes the University Guide program as a “special status organization” that provides a role that UVA could do itself.
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July 12 marks anniversary of the lynching of John Henry James
Albemarle Supervisors issued a proclamation in June to mark the somber occasion.
Fluvanna Supervisors agree to support Lafayette marker in Columbia
This will be the second marker in the area to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s farewell tour to America. This is one of the ways Fluvanna will mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Area groups get tourism money for America 250
Various tourism groups across the Commonwealth applied for funding for projects and events to commemorate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Two area filmmakers selected for Preservation Virginia program
The new Fellows include Lorenzo Dickerson of Albemarle County and Horace Scruggs of Fluvanna County
Albemarle Supervisors commemorate Juneteenth with proclamation
Last week, Albemarle Supervisors marked Juneteenth and invited a descendant of the namesake of Simpson Park to say a few words.
Batteau Festival to land in Scottsville on June 17
This year marks the 39th running of the James River Batteau Festival. Have you attended before? Any memories to share?
Chamber to dedicate the Grove at McIntire Park on May 30
The event had originally been scheduled for May 14 but delayed due to inclement weather.
Scottsville Museum to re-open this Sunday with presentation on preserving former school sites
Jody Lahendro will present a talk called Saving Historic Black Schools in Albemarle County
Busy afternoon for Nelson Supervisors with FY25 budget introduction, Route 151 safety projects
Nelson County Supervisors will only hold half of their regularly monthly meeting on March 12, 2024, but there’s a lot on the agenda.