Anastasiia Carrier

1 week ago | cvilletomorrow.org | Anastasiia Carrier

ReadyKids, one of Charlottesville’s oldest social service nonprofits, recently lost $200,000 of federal funding that helped support counseling for traumatized children after Congress passed a stopgap spending bill that omitted money for several central Virginia projects.

2 weeks ago | cvilletomorrow.org | Anastasiia Carrier

The Board of the Rapidan Service Authority (RSA), the water and sewer provider for Orange and Madison counties, voted to increase rates for customers. Residents are already seeing their bills go up — some more than others. After months of discussions, a rate study, and four required public hearings, the RSA Board voted during its February and March meetings to increase sewer and water rates to cover rising operational costs and fund infrastructure improvements, according to RSA.

1 month ago | cvilletomorrow.org | Anastasiia Carrier

The University of Virginia on March 21 released two independent reports related to the Nov. 13, 2022, shooting that killed three students and injured two others. In the wake of the tragedy, UVA’s Board of Visitors and President Jim Ryan asked Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares to appoint a third party to independently investigate the university’s response to the shooting. The groups also looked into the university’s ability to assess potential threats.

1 month ago | cvilletomorrow.org | Anastasiia Carrier

Residents of Cumberland and its surrounding communities can receive free medical, dental and vision services at an upcoming pop-up clinic at Cumberland High School. Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit providing free healthcare, will host the clinic on March 29 and 30. The two-day clinic will offer general medical services, women’s health exams, eye exams, audiology services and on-site prescription glasses. Free dental cleanings, fillings and extractions will also be available.

1 month ago | cvilletomorrow.org | Anastasiia Carrier

When Jasmine Ortiz turned to the Charlottesville Police Civilian Oversight Board after a troubling interaction with local police, she hoped to find an advocate. In September, Ortiz had an altercation downtown with her child’s father and his companions. Charlottesville Police got involved and restrained her. While that was happening, one of the officers stood on her ankle, she said. The next day, her ankle hurt — a lot. She later learned it was broken.