The board voted 3-2 at a special meeting Friday to terminate Rolfe’s employment as the county’s top official

Opponents of the Meadowcreek Parkway are moving onto their next battle, this time arguing that the 2-mile road was separated purposefully into three sections to evade federal environmental protection and historic preservation laws.

The Jefferson Area Tea Party is planning another protest at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jackson Park in downtown Charlottesville.

The Scottsville Town Council on Tuesday night unanimously passed its budget for the 2010 fiscal year, which begins today.

“I describe myself as a reluctant Republican,” Rees said before his speech.

SCOTTSVILLE — Scottsville business owners spoke out against a proposed increase in meals tax during the Town Council’s public hearing Tuesday night.

The county fire marshal is leading the investigation with assistance from county police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello and House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer visited the University of Virginia on Monday to draw attention to the federal deficit of more than $1 trillion that today’s college students will inherit one day.

A controversy that prompted criticism of both U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello and University of Virginia pundit Larry J. Sabato has spurred Sabato’s Center for Politics to take a step toward greater disclosure.

Conservative Albemarle County water users could pay less under new water rates passed Thursday, though heavy water users could face much heftier bills.

State officials say it would be highly unlikely for them to force the Ragged Mountain Reservoir to be drained if the dam were not repaired or replaced by 2011, the most recent deadline to address dam safety concerns.

Several Republicans are beginning to weigh a possible bid against U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, a freshman congressman up for re-election next year.

The Albemarle County School Board had scheduled 20 minutes for public comments at its Thursday meeting, but residents had different plans.

Andrew Williams’ name may not be printed on the Nov. 3 election ballot, but the 22-year-old independent still plans to campaign for Charlottesville City Council as a write-in candidate.

This year’s gubernatorial contest between familiar foes Democrat R. Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell may seem like déjà vu — but analysts are expecting something drastically different.

Smith is a Belmont resident who works odd jobs as a carpenter and is considered a bit of a gadfly at City Council meetings.

Mayor Dave Norris will be running for re-election

“I wouldn’t be surprised if we see President Obama out there campaigning for Creigh,” Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris said.

As of 4 p.m., 8.22 percent of voters in Charlottesville and 7 percent of voters in Albemarle had cast a ballot in the Democratic primary.

Voter turnout is low, but still higher than expected, in today’s three-way Democratic primary for governor.

Only two races — governor and lieutenant governor — will be on the ballot for Charlottesville and the counties of Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, Nelson and Orange.

“We have great momentum going into the final hours, but every vote will count,” Sen. R. Creigh Deeds said.

Turnout at polling places across the Charlottesville region is expected to be fairly low in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.

Candidates for local office must file the necessary paperwork to run by June 9.

U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, will host an event today to highlight a recently expanded program that allows uninsured Virginians to receive a discount on prescription drugs.

Charlottesville is discovering that environmental and sustainability projects may have the best luck of cashing in on $787 billion of federal economic stimulus funds.

Daily activities — such as bathing and using toilets — could become more expensive for Albemarle County residents in a few weeks and even more costly years from now.

The ad, titled “Investigation,” urges listeners to call Perriello’s office and tell him to “stop siding with Nancy Pelosi.”

The National Republican Congressional Committee is airing a radio ad targeting U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello, D-Ivy, for his vote against investigating claims by Speaker Nancy Pelosi that the CIA misled her over its harsh interrogation techniques.

Jon Stokes on Thursday dropped his bid for re-election to the Albemarle County School Board, throwing his support behind his friend and county Planning Commission Chairman Eric Strucko.