Albemarle County
- Hollymead Elementary Principal Resigns Following Staff Member’s Arrest on Felony Charges
Albemarle County Public Schools has accepted the resignation of Hollymead Elementary School Principal Joe McCauley amid a sexual abuse scandal involving a former staff member. The announcement came recently as the district addresses the fallout from criminal charges against Michael Swiney. McCauley had previously been placed on administrative leave during an internal review. Michael Swiney, […]
- Albemarle County Public Schools Employee Indicted on 11 Felony Counts in Sex Crimes Case Involving Multiple Juvenile Victims
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — A 37-year-old employee of the Albemarle County Public Schools system has been charged with 11 felony counts related to alleged sex crimes involving children, according to the Albemarle County Police Department. Michael J. Swiney of Buckingham County was indicted by a grand jury on Monday, June 1, 2026, on seven counts of […]
- Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces AstraZeneca Selects Albemarle County for $4.5 Billion Investment
International pharmaceutical leader will make its largest single investment in a facility to date, creating 600 direct jobs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County.
- Republican Winter Advance draws conservatives from across state, RNC co-chair
RNC Co-Chair Michael Whatley was the special guest Saturday night at the 2024 Donald W. Huffman Winter Advance in Charlottesville.
- Potter’s Craft Cider Expands Production to Meet Surging East Coast Demand
Potter’s Craft Cider’s commitment to supporting local growers and crafting innovative beverages inspire Virginians to celebrate the rich heritage of apple production in the Commonwealth