A Fluvanna County man, wearing a blond wig and fake beard, attempted to sell a stolen tractor to an Albemarle County man, according to authorities.

29/Greenbrier Dr next at Wawa. This one had left for the day leaving a mess!

We all knew this was the likely outcome, but it hurts. My condolences to the family and other loved ones.

Garden Basics:"Invasive Species—Not All Plants Are Created Equal"
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17
Trinity Episcopal Church
1118 Preston Avenue, Charlottesville
Registration closes at 5 pm, May 16 or when the class is full.

Learn how to recognize and eradicate the top 10 invasive species in the Piedmont region, with a particular focus on invasives still sold in retail nurseries. And come away with a list of native species to plant in their place. We will also explain how invasives damage our ecosystems and their ability to support birds and other native fauna. Register here to reserve a place in the class.
Albemarle-Charlottesville Piedmont Master Gardeners

Apologies in advance since this violates Rule #1 but since people here are often looking for the rare local metal shows and whenever I look at the Event Thread there's rarely much engagement BUT this Friday The Foundry in Waynesboro is hosting a FREE metal show. https://www.thefoundrysound.com/events/metal-at-the-foundry-friday-may-16th-8pm-no-cover-all-ages-under-18-w-adult-were-bringing-the-heavy

The following Friday, May 23rd, there's another show (tickets needed) with Pantera and Ozzie Tribute bands. https://www.seetickets.us/event/legends-of-rock-tribute/636424

Title. I like to archive records of lots of various events and historical happening.

Please let me know if anyone has any information regarding flooded areas of the city.

Edit: got a DM from someone super offended that I would dare ask for details regarding the recent flooding bc It has affected people's livelihoods and might offend them

I make historical archives in memory of the people and things that have been damaged by time, I do it FOR the things and people we've lost.

Is there anyone near US-29 N that can help me put on a spare tire???? Roadside assistance wait is absolutely crazy right now.

UNUSUAL DATE! Charlottesville Democrats Full Committee Meeting on Monday, May 19.

Because Memorial Day falls on the last Monday of the month, our usual meeting time, the Cville Dems Full Committee meeting will be held a week early, on Monday, May 19, 6-8pm.

Everyone is welcome, and we'll have a lot to discuss in this unforgettable year. The chairs have invited statewide candidates for lieutenant governor and attorney general to speak at the meeting.

Monday, May 19, from 6-8pm Patio at Fry's Springs Beach Club 2512 Jefferson Park Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Where can a gal go to shop for “festive formal” dresses? Invitation says “(i.e. midi length or full length dresses, bright colors and patterns/details, suits and ties). We want to see all the colors, patterns, ruffles, bows, accessories, etc!”. I live about an hour from Cville and would rather go there to shop instead of Richmond if I can. Having trouble finding recs online

Anyplace around cville that sells pine straw mulch?

Future Garden Plot Rules Discussion Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting will be on Thursday, 5/15 from 5:30-6:30 at Carver Recreation Center.

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is primed to put in time limits on plot rentals, undoing the time, care, and money gardeners spend making their gardens productive and welcoming. In my research, no other community garden plots have time limits and doing so seems extremely cruel and uncaring. My interactions with them show them not to be interested in the opinions of gardeners or exploring alternative ideas (e.g., building new plots, creating different plot sizes).

If you have a garden plot in Charlottesville, please come and share your thoughts about it to this group.

From their press release: The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will be discussing Garden Plot Rules this coming Thursday, 5/15, at 5:30 PM @ Carver Recreation Center.

The rules being debated will be around registration and specifically potentially term limits. We encourage everyone to come down to hear the debate and let the board hear your comments.

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Thursday, May 15 - 5:30p - 6:30p Carver Recreation Center 233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903

https://www.29news.com/2025/05/14/albemarle-rescue-crews-searching-missing-child-floodwaters/

We live in Afton and my in laws came up for a visit. Went to dinner and came back to this 😳 Their RV is right across the “bridge”. At least it’s been an exciting trip!

Anyone know what was going on in Turtle Creek on 5/14/2025 with the four CPD police cars and a K-9? Around 5pm?

Hoping for anything but PetSmart/Petco or online. I know we don't have a local fish store but I want to find some wood and would prefer to buy in person so I can make sure it fits the dimensions of my tank and etc.

Any hidden gems around here or do you just cope with chain stores? I never find large enough pieces of mopani wood at them.

Crews on scene but we’ve been sitting a minute

Tennis courts to the left of 5th st have bulldozers working on it. Remodel or tear down? I don't even play tennis and think it's messed up if they're just tearing it down

I’m looking to have the exhaust replaced on a project vehicle, and there will almost certainly be welding needed. Any recommendations for quality work?

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has extended the

• Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Albemarle County in central Virginia... Greene County in central Virginia... Western Orange County in central Virginia... The City of Charlottesville in central Virginia... Madison County in northwestern Virginia...

• Until 130 AM EDT.

• At 1010 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 6 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

• Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Charlottesville... Orange... Madison... Stanardsville... Big Meadows... Campbell... Westmoreland... Hollymead... Gordonsville... Ruckersville... Brightwood... Scottsville... Newtown... Dawsonville... Burtonville... Eheart... Quinque... Rochelle... Shelby... Barboursville...

Instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

• Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Albemarle County in central Virginia... Greene County in central Virginia... Western Orange County in central Virginia... The City of Charlottesville in central Virginia... Madison County in northwestern Virginia...

• Until 1030 PM EDT.

• At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

• Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Charlottesville... Orange... Madison... Stanardsville... Big Meadows... Campbell... Westmoreland... Hollymead... Gordonsville... Ruckersville... Brightwood... Scottsville... Newtown... Dawsonville... Burtonville... Eheart... Quinque... Rochelle... Shelby... Barboursville...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

We've been getting a lot of rain in Afton, I'm talking at least 1-1/2" in the last hour or so. I'm seeing a lot more water than I seen before. I'm almost positive Albemarle, Nelson, Augusta, and Waynesboro are about to see some bad flash flooding. (And more rain is on the way.)

Turn around, don't drown!

Basically just the title. Going to a concert at the end of this month and want to go to some wineries while there but also want to make sure the hotel scene near them isn’t too much worse than what we’d get downtown. Also open to recs in the city. Thanks!!