Escape to This Unique Treehouse Rental in a Virginia Small Town
Whimsical, charming, romantic - these are just a few words to describe the hidden gem of a vacation rental tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains near Stanardsville, Virginia. And we think it’s the perfect place to spend your Virginia getaway. CloudPointe Retreat is a cozy one-bedroom space that functions as an...
2 hospitalized after sliding hundreds of feet down embankment at Wintergreen: Firefighters
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Many people at Wintergreen on Friday night were unable to access their condos for a few hours as crews responded to an icy incident that led to two hospitalizations, according to firefighters. At 6:46 p.m., crews were dispatched to the area behind Highland Condos...
After a landlord failed to clear ice from an affordable housing community, Gordonsville diverted...
Residents at a Gordonsville affordable housing complex were effectively trapped in their homes this week after snow and ice blocked parking lots, sidewalks and an emergency exit — forcing town officials to divert crews from public roadways to address a growing safety crisis at the privately owned property. Over...
Charlottesville’s volunteer snow removal effort is in desperate need of volunteers
The city’s volunteer snow removal project is in desperate need of volunteers. As of Thursday evening, just 12 people had completed the United Way’s required paperwork to shovel snow for their elderly and disabled neighbors, while 221 households had reached out requesting help. In order to qualify for...
Ice leaves Charlottesville pedestrians stranded — and property owners overwhelmed
In Charlottesville, as in most American cities, it's a property owner's responsibility to remove ice and snow from the sidewalks that run along their property. That hasn't happened. The post Ice leaves Charlottesville pedestrians stranded — and property owners overwhelmed appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .
11-year-old dies after sledding accident
STAUNTON VA: (Rocktown Now) – A child was discovered unresponsive this week in Staunton following a snow day incident on North Waverly Street. Sergeant Christopher Ammons says officers responded to reports of an unresponsive 11-year-old shortly before midnight on Tuesday. Despite efforts by first responders, the...
The $9 Chicken Barbecue At This Restaurant In Virginia Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the heart of Gordonsville, Virginia sits a humble white building that’s become a pilgrimage site for barbecue devotees across the Commonwealth and beyond. The Barbeque Exchange doesn’t need flashy signs or gimmicks – the intoxicating aroma of hickory smoke does all the advertising necessary. This unassuming...
JPJ dining hall now defunct for Virginia student-athletes
The University’s John Paul Jones Arena housed a dedicated dining facility for student-athletes on the second floor of the arena, which shut down at the end of the Fall 2025 semester. Virginia Athletics attributed the shutdown of the JPJ dining hall to cost-saving efforts, though student-athletes have said this loss...
UVA researchers make breakthrough in rare autoimmune disease study
Scientists at the University of Virginia say they may be one step closer to stopping a rare and deadly disease that hardens the skin and organs.
Food pantries restock and re-open following snow-storm depletion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The aftermath of Sunday’s snowstorm closed doors at the places people turn to when there are no other options for food. Now, they are beginning to reopen and provide their normal services. Jane Colony Mills runs Loaves and Fishes Pantry and said their doors are...
