Anjoleigh Schindler
Freelance ReporterAnjoleigh Schindler is a freelance reporter for WMRA. Originally from Northern Virginia, she now calls Fluvanna County home. She earned her B.A. in Journalism and International Relations from American University.In addition to reporting, Anjoleigh works as a pathways adviser, helping high school students navigate their next steps after graduation. She is especially interested in stories about rural communities, higher education access, and the ways local history connects people across generations.
In her free time, she enjoys collecting records and vintage audio equipment, exploring photography through both modern and antique cameras, researching genealogy, and spending time with her cat, George.
You can contact Anjoleigh at schindler.anjoleigh@gmail.com.
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A silent disco fundraiser is coming to Charlottesville this weekend as part of the Tom Tom Festival—bringing together music, community, and support for survivors. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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Virginia’s electricity demand is rising rapidly—driven largely by data centers in Northern Virginia. As utilities expand the energy grid to keep up, new infrastructure projects are being proposed across Central Virginia—drawing pushback from environmentalists, and residents in communities such as Fluvanna County. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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Protesters took to the streets for “No Kings” rallies in cities across the U.S. on Saturday, with demonstrators energized by issues including the Trump administration's immigration enforcement tactics and the war in Iran. WMRA's Meredith McCool reports on the rally in Staunton, followed by WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler's report from Saturday's event in Charlottesville.
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Developers behind a proposed high-voltage transmission line that would cross Central Virginia say they’re still deciding what route will be submitted to the state for approval. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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Residents and educators in Waynesboro are pushing back against a proposal that could change how the city funds its public schools. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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A $2 million federal grant is headed to Albemarle County to fix a basic problem that’s shaped life at the Southwood Mobile Home Park for years: sewage. WMRA's Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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University of Virginia campus workers gathered in Charlottesville Saturday, calling on lawmakers to include them in Virginia’s collective bargaining legislation. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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Charlottesville-area shelters and warming centers are continuing emergency operations this week as freezing temperatures persist across much of the region. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.
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Charlottesville residents rallied Friday evening in solidarity with those in Minneapolis, where thousands took to the streets over immigration enforcement actions. WMRA’s Anjoleigh Schindler reports.