There also is a 2000 level econ class named American Economic History. That would allow you to take an econ class that is not extremely high level your first year, while still using your AP credits.
http://rabi.phys.virginia.edu/mySIS/CC2/Economics.html
By the way, that link is to Lou’s list. That is a course catalog crafted by a prof that has been easier to use than the official UVa course listing.