Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community seeks nursing scholarship applicants
The Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community (VMRC) is seeking applicants for its Mary Reitz Nursing Scholarship, which is open to VMRC employees and members of the local community who are pursuing Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse degrees. Applicants already enrolled in nursing programs, with future...
Fluvanna Planning Commission decides new power plant not in substantial accord with Comprehensive Plan
CHARLOTTSVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Fluvanna County’s Planning Commission voted 3-1 Tuesday night to reject approval of a new Tenaska natural gas-fueled electric power plant. Tenaska was seeking to build a second plant next to its facility on Branch Road, but the commission determined that the plan...
Monday’s major pileup at Routes 29/33 in Greene results in multiple injuries
Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is investigating a multi-vehicle wreck that occurred Monday afternoon near the intersection of U.S. Routes 29/33, in Ruckersville. GCSO Major Josh White said his agency received the call at approximately 5:58 p.m., and deputies, fire, and EMS units responded. Deputies began...
High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Arrest of Wanted Suspect in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY VA: (Rocktown Now) — A dramatic multi-agency pursuit late Wednesday night ended with the arrest of a wanted suspect after a standoff on an interstate overpass. According to authorities, at approximately 9 p.m., members of the RUSH Drug Task Force spotted Jeffrey Mongold, a known wanted individual,...
Spanberger adding local flavor to Dept. of Education
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger has chosen two leaders for the state department of education with local connections. The Governor-elect named Charlottesville City Schools graduate Jenna Conway to be the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and the University of...
11 Virginia Sites That Tell The Untold Stories Of Early America You Won’t Want...
Virginia holds a treasure trove of history that goes far beyond the famous stories taught in classrooms. Hidden within its landscapes are sites that reveal the real experiences of enslaved people, Native Americans, and African American communities who shaped the nation. These places offer honest, powerful glimpses...
Central Virginia hospitals announce updated masking guidance amid winter flu surge
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Central Virginia hospitals are responding to an ongoing influx of emergency visits for flu and other respiratory viruses, some with new rules around masking. While the specifics vary from hospital to hospital, health centers say they all have the same goal: slowing the spread, easing...
Waynesboro asking residents to conserve water
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The City of Waynesboro is asking residents to continue to conserve water as drought conditions in the Shenandoah Valley worsen despite recent rainfall. Public Works reports that the drought stage for the area has bumped up from “Drought Watch” to “Drought Warning.”...
Disaster Averted at Waynesboro Airport
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) – Augusta County Fire and Rescue responded to reports of an aircraft emergency Monday morning in Waynesboro. The incident reportedly happened around 9:26 when a small plane taking off from Eagles Nest Flight Services at 249 Aero Drive was forced to make an unexpected landing not long...
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 22-Unit Multifamily in MD
Berkadia has arranged the $65 million sale and $42 million financing of Triton Glen, a newly built, 250-unit multifamily community located in Richmond, Virginia. Located at 10945 Nuckols Road, Triton Glen is a five-story community completed in 2024, offering a mix of one- and two-bedroom residences ranging from 639...
