
Swimming beach at Mint Springs Park in Albemarle County closed beginning June 30
The swimming beach at Mint Springs Park in Albemarle County will be closed starting June 30 until further notice.

The swimming beach at Mint Springs Park in Albemarle County will be closed starting June 30 until further notice.

Former Staunton city manager Steve Rosenberg has been named county attorney by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.

Part of Route 601 (Free Union Road) in Albemarle County remains closed this afternoon after Virginia Department of Transportation crews discovered a failed pipe in the 6800 block on Monday.

Virginia Department of Transportation crews shut down Route 601 (Free Union Road) in the 6800 block on Tuesday due to a pipe failure.

After a nationwide search, Albemarle County has a new Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. County executive Jeff Richardson has named Jesse Brookins to the post.

Update: Saturday, 8:51 a.m. William Craig Hurley is no longer considered a missing person, according to a report from the Albemarle County Police Department.

Albemarle County is partnering with the Legal Aid Justice Center to support eviction prevention efforts for Albemarle County residents who face eviction due to loss of income tied to COVID-19.

The Albemarle County Police Department and Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a reported pedestrian struck by a vehicle on Sunday at 9:48 p.m.

During a 24-week recruit school led by ACFR career staff, a class of 14 recruit firefighters passed all the necessary requirements and have received the skills and knowledge needed for the job.

Albemarle County officers responded early Friday morning to a shots fired call in the 2100 block of Commonwealth Drive.
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