Martin Villa to Replace Jacob Wheeler at Kubota Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro...
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
UVA cardiologists discover new ways to predict sudden death risk
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...
LTTE: Seeking Interest for Community Theater in Madison County
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
After 16 years in prison, one mother is helping families stay connected behind bars
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...
Governor Spanberger signs energy bills targeting affordability at Charlottesville event
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
Waynesboro substitute teacher arrested on alleged assault charges
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — On May 11, 2026, at approximately 9:45 a.m., the Waynesboro Police Department and Waynesboro Public Schools began investigating an alleged assault involving a substitute teacher and a juvenile student at a local elementary school. Upon notification of the incident, Waynesboro Public Scho
Fun Summer planned for Madison County Library
Please mark your calendars to come and join us at the Madison County Library for our summer reading program. We welcome sign ups starting Tuesday, May 26 from 4 until 7 p.m. Get a bag with free books, a calendar of shows planned here at the library for June and July, and information about spinning the prize wheel for
Aster aims to bring ‘New Virginia’ cuisine to downtown Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A new restaurant has bloomed in downtown Charlottesville’s Glass Building. Named after the native Virginia flower, Aster is a fine-dining restaurant with a focus on “New Virginia” cuisine, as described by co-owner and Executive Chef Drew Dunston, and beverage program manager, Ca
Students taken to hospital following school bus crash in Virginia
VIRGINIA — A special education school bus carrying two students crashed Tuesday morning in Rockingham County, according to school officials. The crash happened along Route 33 near Valley Doors Unlimited in Penn Laird. Chris Sours, director of transportation for Rockingham County Public Schools, said the bus was carryin
ACPS appoints two new principals for Agnor Elementary, WAHS, for new school year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- Following a special meeting of the Albemarle County School Board on Thursday, both Agnor Elementary School and Western Albemarle High School will have new principals effective July 1. Patricia Demitry was chosen as the new head of WAHS to begin a second stint with Albemarle...

















