Lawn care tips for drought conditions
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Homeowners with browning lawns during the drought should not panic yet, as experts say a few simple changes to lawn care can make a big difference. Water your lawn before or after sunrise when evaporation is the lowest. When you mow, raise the blade as...
UVA researchers examine whether low-cost construction creates long-term problems
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - America is short an estimated 5 million homes, and you can see that shortage right here in Charlottesville. Now a group of UVA researchers says the solution requires building more homes and building them better. Andrew Hayashi, a UVA professor of law, examines how tax law...
Dogs get new beginnings after rescue from hoarding situation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Seventy-two animals are starting the next chapter of their lives after being removed from a hoarding situation. While a legal case was ongoing, the dogs were placed in shelters across Central Virginia. In February, 14 of them arrived at the CASPCA with untreated medical issues and se
GCPS elevate Jesse Lamm as WMMS principal
Greene County Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Whitlock, EdD, announced at Wednesday night’s school board meeting that Jesse Lamm will be the next pncipal of William Monroe Middle School. She’ll replace Patricia Demitry, EdD, who has served in the same capacity since 2023. Demitry has accepted the principal positi
Albemarle Superintendent asked to resign in wake of Swiney arrest
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Albemarle County Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas is expected to resign at the behest of the School Board, a source told to Cville Right Now. The board asked Haas to resign in the wake of the arrest of former Hollymead staffer Michael Swiney, a...
Virginia aurora alerts: The cloud gap decides a lot
An aurora alert in Virginia rarely stays on the forecast page for long. Somebody screenshots it. Somebody texts a neighbor. Somebody wonders whether the field north of Staunton beats the backyard in Charlottesville, where the porch light and the trees have already made their opinions known. By evening, the question...
Waynesboro man to serve 18 years in prison on multiple charges
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — It is 18 years in prison for the Waynesboro man who was arrested last month for sex crimes against a minor. According to online records, Jeffrey Lee Argenbright reached a plea deal with prosecutors during a hearing yesterday, June 10, 2026, in Waynesboro Circuit Court.
Openings still available in Albemarle County’s after-school program
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Public Schools says families still have time to sign up for its Extended Day Enrichment Program for the upcoming school year. The after-school program provides care until 5:45 p.m. and offers activities including STEM projects, hands-on learning opportunities and other en
VDOT shutting down portion of Stanard Street for up to seven days
State using leftover FY26 fubds for safety repairs and repaving The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has until the end of Fiscal Year 2026 (June 30, 2026) to perform safety improvement work and repaving of a portion of Stanard Street in Stanardsville. Specifically, the agency will shut down traffic along
Hot with heavy thunderstorms possible today
HARRISONBURG VA: (Rocktown Now) – A Major Heat Risk is how the National Weather Service is describing the weather for the next two days. Temperatures will climb into the low and mid 90s and the Heat Index is expected to reach 100. Strong to severe thunderstorms will also be possible this afternoon and evening. Temperat
