29News journalist Jen Solomon receives J.F. Bell Vanguard Award
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Despite her short time here in Charlottesville, our very own Jen Solomon has already made a lasting impact on our community, and it isn’t going unnoticed. From tracking breaking news to amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard – Jen Solomon’s hard work and dedication...
Governor’s energy plan promotes community solar
Rosina Snow lives in a small house in charlottesville. She works for the Local Energy Alliance Program or LEAP and often recommends customers consider solar power to bring their energy costs down. “I hear people say, ‘It seems to be too good to be true.What’s the catch?’ and there really...
Charlottesville pastry chef wins national competition
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) –Nearly 40 pounds of chocolate, seven hours of work and a pirate-themed sculpture helped a Charlottesville pastry chef earn national recognition. Charles Zimmerman, executive pastry chef at Farmington Country Club, won first place in the Chocolate Artistry category at the 2026 National Pastry Conference...
Virginia extends losing streak to five after 3-0 sweep by No. 25 North Carolina
The last game played in Memorial Gymnasium was Dec. 8, 2024, before the 22-month renovation began. After a season of bouncing back and forth between the Aquatic & Fitness Center and John Paul Jones Arena, Virginia volleyball was supposed to return to Memorial Gymnasium for the beginning of the 2026-27 season. However, due to unexpected additional construction, the start date was pushed back to this past weekend against conference rival Duke Friday, followed by a match against No. 25 North Caroli
Congratulations to 11 Virginia Breweries!
The Great American Beer Festival Award Winners were announced on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The premier U.S. beer competition crowned the finest beverages in over 100 beer and cider styles. Congratulations to the eleven Virginia based breweries who took home awards including small brewery/brewer of the year…. American Fruit Beer...
Sometimes dreams come true. Chris Messmore’s has this year.
It was peak July — warm and sunny, a beautiful day. Then-rising fourth-year athletic communications intern Chris Messmore was sitting on the bus, ready to travel to his club ultimate frisbee tournament. Chatting with friends, Messmore suddenly felt his phone buzz with a surprising notification. “Hey, are you still...
First Alert Sunday: Periods Of Heavy Rain, Risk Of Storms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. A Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the region until 7 pm this evening. Remnant energy from once Hurricane Isaias is blanketing the region. We’ll see periods or rain for the rest of the day. Some rain will be heavy at times, keep that in mind if you live near or around a flood prone area, and a small creek or stream. As we progress into the afternoon, the atmosphere may become a bit unstable, leading to scattered storms, that may cause a quick spin
Hurricane Isaias rains affecting central Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Heavy rain from Hurricane Isaias has moved from the Gulf Coast into Virginia. A flood watch is in effect for parts of the region until Sunday evening. The rain could bring some relief to areas still experiencing drought. Weedon Cloe, water supply manager with the Virginia...
First Alert: Remnants of Isaias bring Heavy Rain, Risk for Severe Weather
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hi everyone! We’ve already seen some pretty decent rain so far...I’ve got a small lake forming in my driveway to prove it. Rain amounts are already ranging from 1″-3″ (some areas even seeing 4″). A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight.
Timmy Is As Timmy Does: Coleman and Off the Record Overtake US Equestrian Open...
It was a day for which there were multiple potential outcomes. Cross country, as it should be, is a big equalizer here at Morven Park, and the top of our $200,000 US Equestrian Open Final leaderboard was full of experienced horses. But not all of them came in to today on exclamation points.
