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Newsletter: Results are still preliminary, but early numbers show Republicans lost ground in even some of the the reddest central Virginia counties.
Central Virginia's voter turnout tells a bigger story about who showed up for this year's election
"Republicans, I think, were not particularly enthusiastic about their candidates," said Jennifer Lawless, professor of politics at the University of Virginia.
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November 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Newsletter: Results are still preliminary, but early numbers show Republicans lost ground in even some of the the reddest central Virginia counties.
The closure in Farmville fits a growing national pattern: rural maternity units are disappearing faster than communities can adapt.
Centra Southside Community Hospital closing labor and delivery unit in December
The hospital cited staffing challenges and declining births in the Farmville area as reasons for the decision.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The closure in Farmville fits a growing national pattern: rural maternity units are disappearing faster than communities can adapt.
A 2004 issue of Frommer’s even designated Charlottesville the “Best City to Live in the United States.” Enid Krieger's vision for the next 20 years is that it's the best for all of us.
Enid Krieger wants us to recognize Black history as an integral part of central Virginia's past and future
Krieger retired to the Charlottesville area and then, she committed to a new calling: highlighting Black contributions and history in central Virginia.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A 2004 issue of Frommer’s even designated Charlottesville the “Best City to Live in the United States.” Enid Krieger's vision for the next 20 years is that it's the best for all of us.
UVA is the first public university to sign a deal with the Trump administration. Here's what it means.
UVA's deal with DOJ avoids monetary fines, but lawyers and faculty say it comes at a steep cost
"The underlying theme of what's happening is that they're trying to exclude voices and ideas," Chris Ford, a contracts lawyer and UVA alumnus, said.
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November 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
UVA is the first public university to sign a deal with the Trump administration. Here's what it means.
“I believe that the community is ready for something new, and so that just makes me so excited to be on the cusp of that and to see a new wave of leadership,” Zyahna Bryant, newly elected to the Charlottesville School Board, told Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Longtime activist, first-time Charlottesville City School Board member Zyahna Bryant wants to elevate youth voices
"I believe that the community is ready for something new, and so that just makes me so excited to be on the cusp of that and to see a new wave of leadership," Bryant told Charlottesville Tomorrow.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“I believe that the community is ready for something new, and so that just makes me so excited to be on the cusp of that and to see a new wave of leadership,” Zyahna Bryant, newly elected to the Charlottesville School Board, told Charlottesville Tomorrow.
Central Virginia, we need your stories! RSVP for this workshop on telling your own stories with Charlottesville Inclusive Media — space is limited. www.cvilletomorrow.org/want-to-tell...
Want to tell your own First Person story? Join Charlottesville Inclusive Media for an evening community workshop
Space is limited for the free Nov. 19 event in Charlottesville, so please RSVP if you'd like to attend.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Central Virginia, we need your stories! RSVP for this workshop on telling your own stories with Charlottesville Inclusive Media — space is limited. www.cvilletomorrow.org/want-to-tell...
Conversations about how to improve Charlottesville's Downtown Mall have been happening since it opened, nearly 50 years ago. With that anniversary coming up, not everyone agrees on how, or why, the Mall needs to be improved.
Some business owners welcome 'million-dollar clean team' on Downtown Mall, others find it 'dubious'
Some Charlottesville business owners hope that a $1.2 million two-year pilot program for cleaning and ambassador services will help declining foot traffic; others say it could push unhoused folks…
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November 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Conversations about how to improve Charlottesville's Downtown Mall have been happening since it opened, nearly 50 years ago. With that anniversary coming up, not everyone agrees on how, or why, the Mall needs to be improved.
With our community's support, Charlottesville Tomorrow is growing! Meet the newest members of our team that are helping us know our own backyards better. www.cvilletomorrow.org/meet-three-n...
Meet three new Charlottesville Tomorrow staff members who are bringing you more local news
We are pleased to introduce public institutions reporter Allie Pitchon, education reporter La Shawn Pagán and data lead Leela Prasad.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With our community's support, Charlottesville Tomorrow is growing! Meet the newest members of our team that are helping us know our own backyards better. www.cvilletomorrow.org/meet-three-n...
Looking for election results for local races in central Virginia? Find them here: www.cvilletomorrow.org/2025-voter-g...
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Looking for election results for local races in central Virginia? Find them here: www.cvilletomorrow.org/2025-voter-g...
What's your vision for the next 20 years in Central Virginia? Heather Hill's is all about the youth. www.cvilletomorrow.org/heather-hill...
Heather Hill wants every kid in Charlottesville to have the opportunity to thrive — not just through private programs
As a parent, community member and former city councilor, Hill wants the city's youngest residents to feel more connected to our community.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What's your vision for the next 20 years in Central Virginia? Heather Hill's is all about the youth. www.cvilletomorrow.org/heather-hill...
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s internship program for 2026 includes a chance to learn critical digital skills and experience working with our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media. Here's more, and how to apply: www.cvilletomorrow.org/were-looking...
We're looking for a paid digital intern who is excited to build better media products for the community
Work with our product team at Charlottesville Tomorrow and our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media to create accessible digital products.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Charlottesville Tomorrow’s internship program for 2026 includes a chance to learn critical digital skills and experience working with our partners in Charlottesville Inclusive Media. Here's more, and how to apply: www.cvilletomorrow.org/were-looking...
Orange County Board of Supervisors District Four: Only Rabe, who is challenging incumbent Crystal Hale, responded to our questionnaire.
Robert Rabe challenges incumbent Supervisor Crystal Hale for District Four seat in Orange County
Only Rabe responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Orange County Board of Supervisors District Four: Only Rabe, who is challenging incumbent Crystal Hale, responded to our questionnaire.
Virginia Governor: Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is running against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently serving as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Only Spanberger responded to our questionnaire.
Two former legislators want to be Virginia's next governor
Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is running against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently serving as Virginia's lieutenant governor. Only Spanberger responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Virginia Governor: Democrat Abigail D. Spanberger is running against Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, who is currently serving as Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Only Spanberger responded to our questionnaire.
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are running on very different platforms to be Virginia's Attorney General , but neither responded to our voter questionnaire. Here's a roundup of information about them:
In Virginia’s Attorney General race, candidates vie to be lawyer to the state and have differing opinions on federal intervention
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are running on very different platforms, but neither responded to our voter questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Jay Jones and Jason Miyares are running on very different platforms to be Virginia's Attorney General , but neither responded to our voter questionnaire. Here's a roundup of information about them:
Virginia House of Delegates District 59: We sent both candidates a Q&A informed by a voter survey. Konopasek replied, Fowler did not.
Buddy Fowler and Scott Konopasek are vying to represent District 59 in the Virginia House of Delegates
We sent both candidates a Q&A informed by a voter survey. Konopasek replied, Fowler did not.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Virginia House of Delegates District 59: We sent both candidates a Q&A informed by a voter survey. Konopasek replied, Fowler did not.
City of Charlottesville Treasurer: Here are Vandever’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses to a voter survey.
Jason Vandever is running unopposed to serve a fourth term as treasurer for the City of Charlottesville
Here are Vandever's answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses to a voter survey.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:45 PM
City of Charlottesville Treasurer: Here are Vandever’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses to a voter survey.
Virginia’s House of Delegates 62nd District: Ratcliffe returned our Q&A; Hamilton did not.
Sara Ratcliffe and Karen Hamilton vie to represent the 62nd District in Virginia's House of Delegates
Ratcliffe returned our Q&A; Hamilton did not.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Virginia’s House of Delegates 62nd District: Ratcliffe returned our Q&A; Hamilton did not.
As of Sunday, almost 1.5 million of the more than 6.3 million registered Virginia voters have cast their ballots, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. While that number is high, there still promises to be lots of voting today.
Here's what you need to know on Election Day
If you still need to hit the polls — or have friends or colleagues whom you want to help get there — here's how.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As of Sunday, almost 1.5 million of the more than 6.3 million registered Virginia voters have cast their ballots, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. While that number is high, there still promises to be lots of voting today.
Orange County Board of Supervisors District One: Only Jason Capelle responded to our questionnaire.
Three candidates vie for Orange County Board of Supervisors District One seat
Only Jason Capelle responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Orange County Board of Supervisors District One: Only Jason Capelle responded to our questionnaire.
Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney: Read Platania’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses we received to a voter survey.
Incumbent Joe Platania is running unopposed for Charlottesville's Commonwealth's Attorney, a seat he has held since 2018
Read Platania's answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses we received to a voter survey.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Charlottesville’s Commonwealth’s Attorney: Read Platania’s answers to a questionnaire Charlottesville Tomorrow designed for him based on responses we received to a voter survey.
Charlottesville City Council: Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
Q&A with two candidates, Juandiego Wade and Jen Fleisher, running unopposed for two seats on the Charlottesville City Council
Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Charlottesville City Council: Fleisher and Wade won the Democratic primary for the Council race, beating out Councilor Brian Pinkston.
Madison County Board of Supervisors: Nancy L. Sharman was the only candidate to respond to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Q&A.
3 candidates are running for 3 open seats on the Madison County Board of Supervisors, in an uncontested race
Nancy L. Sharman was the only candidate to respond to Charlottesville Tomorrow's Q&A.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Madison County Board of Supervisors: Nancy L. Sharman was the only candidate to respond to Charlottesville Tomorrow’s Q&A.
Albemarle County Public School Board Rio District seat: Only Dillenbeck responded to our questionnaire.
Dillenbeck challenges Pryor for Albemarle County Public School Board Rio District seat
Only Dillenbeck responded to our questionnaire.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Albemarle County Public School Board Rio District seat: Only Dillenbeck responded to our questionnaire.
Madison County School Board: Three members are retiring; Michael “Graham” Davison, Mitchell “Mitch” Dickey, Lauran Gordon and Brittany Shankle are seeking their seats.
In Madison County, 4 candidates run for 3 open seats on the school board
Three members are retiring; Michael "Graham" Davison, Mitchell "Mitch" Dickey, Lauran Gordon and Brittany Shankle are seeking their seats.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Madison County School Board: Three members are retiring; Michael “Graham” Davison, Mitchell “Mitch” Dickey, Lauran Gordon and Brittany Shankle are seeking their seats.
Louisa Town Mayor: Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.
Matthew Kersey is being challenged by Ashley Michael for Louisa town mayor
Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Louisa Town Mayor: Kersey was appointed mayor in July after both the elected mayor and his appointed replacement stepped down in quick succession.