
Albemarle County has a new director of elections: Deputy registrar Lauren E. Eddy
The Albemarle County Electoral Board selected long-time deputy registrar Lauren E. Eddy to become the county’s new general registrar and director of elections.

The Albemarle County Electoral Board selected long-time deputy registrar Lauren E. Eddy to become the county’s new general registrar and director of elections.

Drivers on Garth Road (Route 614) in Albemarle County should be aware that temporary traffic signals are coming July 11 on both sides of the bridge over Mechums River.

Albemarle County has hired a deputy chief to lead the Community Risk and Resilience program which includes the fire marshals’ office and community engagement.

Albemarle County Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying a person of interest in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Community Lab School at 1200 Forest Drive in Charlottesville during the early morning hours of Friday, June 24.

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.
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