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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some people leaving encampments along the Rivanna River are arriving at a new emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Drive as the city works to clear the camps. Central Arizona Shelter Services, known as CASS, is running the shelter. Staff says there’s been a larger presence than...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – There were no issues Tuesday morning as Charlottesville city officials prepared to clear the Free Bridge homeless encampment, coinciding with that morning’s opening of a low-barrier shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. Though the encampment’s unhoused population had grown as high as 120.

Beyond the Headlines is our twice-weekly newsletter connecting subscribers directly to our journalists. We add context to major stories, go behind-the-scenes, highlight great work from other local outlets or provide more informal snapshots of our community. I’m writing from the Rivanna Trail over by Free Bridge near Pa

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -— Piedmont Virginia Community College is expanding after officially opening its new health care simulation lab. Students now have a realistic learning environment and a place to conduct simulations unlike before. Nicole Winkler, dean of health and life sciences at PVCC, said the lab gives s

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – This past July, as students enjoyed their last few weeks of summer break, three Henley Middle School students headed to Williamsburg for the 2026 National Civics Bee Virginia State Finals on July 24. There, Tucker Richmond, an outgoing eighth grader, placed second after...

A missing person was found dead in the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir in Albemarle County on Monday morning.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Another Monday, but this time not only does the work week begin - but also the heat wave...Highs are expected to be in the upper 80s, lower 90s. Humidity will put feel like temperatures either at or close to 100 degrees. It look stunning right now (10 AM) with blue skies, but in general ex

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -A new rent report shows rents in Charlottesville fell 0.4% in August, compared to a 0.1% increase nationwide. Year-over-year rent growth in Charlottesville now stands at -5.3%, down from +2.2% one year ago. The median rent in Charlottesville is $1,238 for a one-bedroom apartment and $1,575

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Final preparations are underway at the Holiday Drive low-barrier shelter, which opens Tuesday as the city clears encampments along the Rivanna River. The city chose Central Arizona Shelter Services, also known as CASS, to handle day-to-day operations of the emergency shelter. City staff sa

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As the City of Charlottesville prepares to open its homeless shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. on Tuesday, the CEO of the company tasked with running the new facility said it is fully staffed and ready to receive residents. The facility is opening as...