‘Ready to go’: Virginia wildlife rehabilitation organizations prepare for winter storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The winter weather doesn’t break for wild animals, including those that are critically injured, sick, or in need of help. That’s why it’s all hands-on deck for those who care for Virginia’s wildlife, including the Wildlife Center of Virginia and the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary.
Twice Is Nice reopens in newly renovated space after years of planning
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A familiar favorite has a new home. Twice Is Nice has officially reopened in a newly renovated building, marking a major milestone for the nonprofit resale store after years of preparation. “We are open for business, and we are ready to go,” said Lori Woolworth, operations...
CSPDC and DEQ Host Brownfields and Voluntary Remediation Workshop
The CSPDC and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) brought together local government staff and developers on December 16, 2025 for a hands-on workshop on brownfields redevelopment, learning about how to transform underutilized properties into community assets. DEQ’s Voluntary Remediation Program...
With winter storm in forecast, concern for unhoused at Free Bridge grows
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With temperatures expected to drop and snow and ice in the forecast, homeless advocates and city officials said they’re stepping up efforts to support the unhoused community currently encamped at Free Bridge Lane. City Manager Sam Sanders told Cville Right Now that...
Heavy snow, heavy sleet and freezing rain expected in Virginia this weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The biggest winter storm in years will hit Virginia this weekend. All precipitation in the ABC13 area, whether you are in Roanoke, Rustburg, Naruna, or Nelson County, begins as snow. Details:. PRECIPITATION ORDER:. “Light” snow, “wet” snow, then sleet pellets, then freezing rain. It’s...
Albemarle’s real estate assessments increase an average 6.17%
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County’s teal estate assessment climbed by the third highest percentage in the last 13 years of increases, according to a presentation to the Board of Supervisors by County Assessor Peter Lynch. Albemarle County’s assessor presented the news to the Board of...
Housefire displaces ‘numerous’ in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A housefire in Greene County displaced ‘numerous occupants’ Thursday morning, January 22, after flames engulfed the roof of a home on Locust Lane, Stanardsvile Volunteer Fire Department said. The department’s crews, along with first responders from Ruckersville Volunteer Fire Company, Dyke...
UVA researchers find element from kidney disease that poisons the heart
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Researchers at UVA Health and Mount Sinai have unlocked why more than half the people with chronic kidney disease ultimately die of cardiovascular issues. Uta Erdbrügger, MD, an internal medicine physician-scientist with the University of Virginia School of Medicine’s Division...
Winter Storm Watch issued from Saturday afternoon into Monday morning
CHARLOTTESVIILE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from 4 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Monday. The weather service says heavy snow possibly mixed with sleet and freezing rain will fall on the area with at least five inches of snow and over 10 inches possible, with more...
What to expect with winter storm watch in effect for northwest Virginia
A winter storm watch is in effect from 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon through 4 a.m. Monday for central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, according to the National Weather Service . Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain is possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10...
