
Person found dead in apparent hit-and-run in Albemarle County
A pedestrian was found dead in the median of Route 29 in the Hollymead area early Wednesday morning, and Albemarle County Police are treating the death as a hit-and-run.

A pedestrian was found dead in the median of Route 29 in the Hollymead area early Wednesday morning, and Albemarle County Police are treating the death as a hit-and-run.

Until further notice, all Albemarle County tennis courts and basketball courts within Albemarle County parks, at Albemarle County Public Schools, and at Crozet Park are closed to use.

An Albemarle County police officer tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, Police Chief Ron Lantz confirmed in a news release on Friday.

Until further notice, all Albemarle County playgrounds and pavilions are closed. Please observe posted signs.

An Albemarle County physical therapist faces a misdemeanor sexual battery charge.

Albemarle County government is emphasizing community safety and resiliency in its response to COVID-19.

The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday extending the deadline to apply for the real property tax exemption for elderly and disabled persons to May 16.

Albemarle County Executive Jeff Richardson provided a revised budget schedule at today’s work session of the Board of Supervisors that delays adoption of the FY 2021 budget until May 14.

Route 851 (Dominion Drive) just west of Route 29 is closed to through traffic due to a failing drainage pipe that runs underneath the entrance to 29th Place Shopping Center.

To protect staff and the public, Albemarle County is instituting temporary procedures in an effort to reduce transmission within its county government offices.
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