Charlottesville VA

An occasional controversy is an inevitable occurrence in any large academic health system, but when concerns surface repeatedly, they signal something deeper. In Sept. 2024, a letter signed by 128 doctors addressed to the Board of Visitors raised concerns about compromised patient safety and a culture of fear and...

A Florida native, now residing in Virginia, is seeking advice on the best method to fish the local rivers and mountain lakes. The angler, who has fished in many places across the US, is interested in exploring the fishing opportunities in the Shenandoah and Rivanna rivers, as well as the mountain lakes in the area....

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - ReLeaf Cville spent Saturday planting trees across several Charlottesville neighborhoods, fulfilling requests gathered during its outreach earlier this fall. Volunteers and teen team members began the day with a planting lesson before spreading through Woolen Mills, Fifeville, and...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of charlottesville..

The doors of downtown’s McGuffey Art Center opened to a sea of color this November, with paper flag garlands strung from the ceiling, painted skeletal masks adorning the walls and marigolds galore decorating surfaces. Walking through the first floor halls, a web of displays interspersed with saved messages of memory...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - On Sunday at Tonsler Park, community members recieved free turkeys and sides in the 13th annual Tonsler League Turkey Drive. “The need grows every year, and we’ve been able to meet that need,” said Ariel Long, coordinator for the Tonsler League. Long says the...

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The epic battle for the Commonwealth Cup will be on primetime.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Police Department hosted its second Firearm Safety and Buyback Program on Saturday, November 22, giving people an opportunity to surrender unwanted firearms with no questions asked. “It’s a great event that both allows the community to come out and get rid of any...

A recent surge in wildlife activity has been observed in local yards, with a variety of birds and small mammals appearing in unusually high numbers. The phenomenon was first reported on social media, with one user noting an increase in Blue Jays, Cardinals, rabbits, squirrels, chickadees, finches, and more. The...