Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Four University of Virginia students came together to create Daigakon, an anime and gaming convention on the Grounds of UVA. Anime and video game lovers from around the Charlottesville area came together for the first convention of its kind at UVA. Its origins began in 2021, but because of things like the COVID-19 pandemic, it kept getting pushed back and delayed. Eventually...

Tucked away in an unassuming corner on Elliewood Avenue, Crozet Pizza at Buddhist Biker Bar has consistently provided tasty, affordable eats, friendly service and a welcoming space to gather for University students and Charlottesville residents alike. Before evolving into a beloved University bar, the original Crozet Pizza storefront opened in...

MYRTLE BEACH, SC- Canfield came out sharp and stayed in control from start to finish Monday morning, rolling past Fluvanna County 10-0 down at North Myrtle Beach. The Cardinals wasted no time jumping on the gas. Sophia Payne got things going with an RBI single in the first, an error helped plate another, and Brooke O’Palick followed with a knock to make it 3-0 before Fluvanna...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Freeze Warning is in effect Tuesday morning for southeastern Pocahontas County. Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing overnight. A Freeze Watch is in effect for Nelson County for Wednesday morning. More areas are likely to see freeze or frost alerts for Wednesday, as widespread frost is expected. Winds will […]

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Researchers at UVA Health are using gene editing to development a treatment for a severe, rare form of epilepsy. “It gives a lot of hope for patients who have been told they have a genetic mutation,” said Manoj Patel, a professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at UVA.

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs in Troy, Virginia are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.

A senior at Monticello High School is working to improve financial literacy for the next generation of students.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - In Nelson County, confusion over who to call when an animal needs help could be delaying response. The Nelson County SPCA says many people reach out to them first — even in situations where the organization cannot respond. “There’s been some confusion between what...

Two Nebraska State Patrol leaders have graduated from the inaugural multi-state police cohort of the National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC) at the University of Virginia. Captain Andy Ecklund and Lieutenant Toby Czapla were among 32 graduates from 18 state police agencies. Graduation ceremonies were held Thursday in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A series of encampments along the west side of the Rivanna River near Free Bridge is keeping residents, business owners, and city officials treading water, at odds over what to do, as WMRA’s Christine Kueter reports from Charlottesville. [sound of river, traffic, birds]. Gabe Silver gets why people love...