Historic Rosenwald school in Albemarle County gets new life as a community center while preserving its past

Historic Rosenwald school in Albemarle County gets new life as a community center while preserving its past

For nearly 50 years after St. John Elementary School closed in Albemarle County, its story was largely unknown outside of its alumni or people in the church and community in Cobham.  After the school closed in 1954 due to low attendance, a family moved into the building and reconfigured it into a home. St. John Baptist Church, which is located next to the school, purchased the property in 2003 from a private owner with plans to use its parking l…

Republican candidate Reid visits Albemarle County

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Republican lieutenant governor candidate John Reid made a campaign stop in Albemarle County on Tuesday.