Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The record book for University of Virginia track & field requires regular updating, partly because of the prowess of the throwers with whom assistant coach Brandon Amo works. The throws have long been one of the Cavaliers’ strengths, thanks to alums like Filip Mihaljevic, Hilmar Jonsson,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Lars Tiffany, who coached Virginia men’s lacrosse to national championships in 2019 and 2021, expects to be back with the program in 2027. Tiffany told Cville Right Now he spent Tuesday in individual meetings, and with a team captain planning for next...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo

If you love the empanadas at Cumbre Bakery, try them all dressed up at the Downtown Mall’s newest fine dining restaurant, The Enemy. Opened in late April in York Place, this new creation from Cumbre founders Augusto Rodriguez Araoz and Juan Brandan sees their beloved bakery roots flexed into a full menu—while the origi

In the afternoon sun along the Rivanna River Trail, Joshua Ballou paced the edges of the burnt-black patch of public land that used to be his home. The Charlottesville Fire Department responded to the blaze that destroyed Ballou’s shelter late on May 9, at the encampment adjacent to the trail. The fire burned just nort

Major League Fishing announced today that pro Martin Villa of Charlottesville, Virginia, will replace Jacob Wheeler in this week’s Kubota Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops at Orange Lake in Ocala, Florida. The event, scheduled for May 16-21, and features 32 of the world’s top professional anglers competing for

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Cardiologists at UVA Health discovered a new indicator that a person with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is at risk of sudden death or heart failure using imaging. One in 500 people have the genetic heart condition, and it is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death for...

Madison County has long been known for its natural beauty, strong traditions, and close-knit community spirit. Now, a group of local residents hopes to add another meaningful thread to the fabric of our town: a community theater program.  We would like to invite interested community members to an informational meeting

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - More than two decades ago, the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail marked the beginning of one woman’s journey through Virginia’s prison system. Now released after serving 16 years in prison, she returned to the jail this week with a different purpose — sharing her story and...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a slew of energy bills into law Tuesday, May 12, all aimed at making solar power more affordable and accessible for Virginians. The signing ceremony was held at the Southern Environmental Law Center in downtown Charlottesville. The bills are part of Spanb