Charlottesville VA

In a recent social media post, a community member expressed their desire to donate books to neighborhood lending libraries. These libraries, often small, homemade kiosks, are scattered throughout neighborhoods, providing free access to books for residents. The individual asked for addresses of these tiny libraries in...

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — UPDATE: First responders have cleared the scene, and the police presence has ended. The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) announced there is heavy police presence on University Boulevard near the arboretum as officers respond to a call in the area. In a post on the...

The Albemarle County Police Department recently announced a series of promotions and recognized officers for lifesaving actions. The announcement was made in late November 2025 in Albemarle County, Virginia.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville will host its Grand Illumination on Friday, December 5, but attendees should expect new safety policies for the beloved Christmas tradition that has run for almost three decades. Those restrictions include:. No firearms, knives, or weapons allowed. No plastic or glass...

FISHERSVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Local non-profit The Arc of Augusta has prepared ‘Thanksgiving bags’ for community members in need. As the organization serves individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities throughout the Waynesboro, Staunton, and the greater Augusta County areas, leadership said they also...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A group of 181 faculty members at the University of Virginia are endorsing a call for the Rector and Vice Rector of the Board of Visitors to resign immediately. The nearly 200 faculty members have sent a letter to UVA leadership, voicing their support for the...

As Black Friday approaches, concerns about traffic congestion are on the rise. One such concern was raised by a social media user who has an appointment at the Sentara hospital at 11am on the upcoming Friday. The user, who will be coming from Ruckersville, is wondering about the traffic conditions and whether they...

On a social media platform, a user inquired about the availability of grocery stores in town on Thanksgiving Day, specifically seeking unsalted butter. The query sparked a discussion about the operating hours of various grocery stores on the holiday.

Charlottesville City Schools are moving ahead with plans to bring police officers back to campuses next year, and they are revising key documents governing how officers will interact with students. In March, the School Board voted 4-2 to bring back police officers, called School Resource Officers, or SROs. The...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As holiday shopping picks up, AAA is urging people to take extra precautions in crowded parking lots and shopping centers. Morgan Dean, Public and Government Affairs Manager for AAA, said the combination of heavy traffic, crowded walkways, and long errands can lead to moments where...