Albemarle County

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YOU issue: Ag tax break

Here’s what readers asked for: Each year Albemarle County forgoes about $20,000,000 in taxes on land use parcels, but...

YOU issue: Cities vs. counties

Here’s what readers wanted to know: Why is Virginia the only state with multiple independent cities? The city/county...

The Crozet Hum

By Jonathan Haynes After hundreds of complaints, the R.A. Yancey Lumber Corporation has confirmed that it is, in fact...

Midterm madness

In any other year, the Republican incumbent in the 5th District would be a shoo-in. But this year, two things make...

False imprisonment

Benjamin Burruss sat in his car in the Comfort Inn parking lot surrounded by Albemarle police. His employer had asked...

In brief

County boots Trump chicken Albemarle County said the state of emergency declared for the August 11-12 weekend was...

Sound check

Wineries are often considered the local rural area’s crown jewels, but the living isn’t always easy for those with...

Pantops gets new rescue...

Growth area Pantops, with its increased density and worsening traffic, has long needed a fire and rescue station, and...

County controversy

A proposed stormwater utility fee in Albemarle that has widely become known as the “rain tax” has caused quite the...

County budget basics

Albemarle County Executive Jeff Richardson, who took the job November 6, went before the Board of Supervisors on...