UVA Health second in the nation to use MRI in cardiac ablation procedures
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is the second hospital in the country to implement a new way to treat irregular heartbeats with MRI-guided electrophysiology ablations. “The University of Virginia, we will continue to be at the front of the pack, so to speak, in evaluating the latest technologies and...
Luke Combs, Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers come to Scott Stadium
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Scott Stadium is getting ready as country fans flood to Charlottesville for Luke Combs’ concert as part of his “My Kind of Saturday Night” tour. It will be the first time in nearly a decade a concert has been held at Scott Stadium. Performers...
🚌 Multiple Transportation Jobs in Albemarle County, VA – Flexible & Full‑Time
The transportation scene in Albemarle County is buzzing with new openings — from local delivery routes to regional hauls. Whether you want flexible hours or steady full‑time work, there’s something here for every driver.
Secrets of the Blue Ridge: Riches from the Memory Banks of our Elders
Thomas E. Marshall III (1915–2014) wrote, at age 96, “I am indebted to [Crozet High School teacher] ‘Miss Minnie’ Jarman Knobloch (1872–1960) for everything I have been able to accomplish in life.” One must realize that those accomplishments included his work for 31 years as a civilian engineer for the Naval Weapons...
Former UVA wide receiver appears in court over alleged bond violation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A former UVA wide receiver facing rape and abduction charges appeared in Albemarle court Friday, April 3. Jahmal Edrine was out on bond, but prosecutors were hoping Friday to place him back behind bars, saying Edrine ignored the judge’s order not to contact the alleged victim.
Charlottesville staff recommends no amendments to city’s homestay rules for now
After a year of study of the city’s rules on short-term rentals provided through companies like AirBnB, staff in the Department of Neighborhood Development Services presented a recommendation to the Planning Commission on March 24. “And that is to maintain our existing code without any amendments at the moment...
Charlottesville City Council gets briefing on Downtown Mall action
Much of the work currently going on involving the Downtown Mall stems from a 16-page action plan published in May 2024 by the City of Charlottesville. That document lists 22 steps to take with the first being the creation of a “Downtown Mall Division” in city government and for that staff to “update and expand the...
Virginia Fire Captain Donates Liver To Save Teacher Wife As Family Faces Months Without...
A Virginia fire captain is preparing to give his wife the ultimate gift — part of his own liver — to save her life. But as Neil Williams heads into surgery on Thursday, April 9, he and his wife, Casey, are also bracing for something else: months without income while they recover together.
Greene County hires new Parks and Recreation director
There’s a new parks and recreation director in Greene County to fill a vacancy created in February when Justin Bullock left the position. County Administrator Cathy Schafrik has promoted Sean Sweeney to the job. “Mr. Sweeney has demonstrated outstanding dedication and deep commitment to serving our community and has...
CMS Principal promoted to Director of Facilities Operations
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Middle School Principal Rodney Jordan will become the Charlottesville City Schools’ first Director of Facilities Operations, the school system announced on Thursday. Jordan has served as principal of CMS, formerly Burford, since 2021, and oversaw the planning,...
