Charlottesville VA

Back on September 28, 2024, Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) announced a one-year-plus manhunt for an accused arsonist who tried killing five people in Barboursville had come to an end. On January 20, 2026, Juan Rodriguez-Bedolla, 59, pleaded not guilty to 21 felonies attached to the alleged crimes. Chief...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Albemarle County and Charlottesville Public Schools will be offering free meals to students on Wednesday, with both school districts remaining closed due to inclement weather. Albemarle will be distributing meals at Greer Elementary School from 12-1 p.m. tomorrow, with the...

Dozens of formerly unhoused community members in the Charlottesville area are at risk of being back out on the streets after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced drastic changes to how it intends to fund certain programs that serve people experiencing homelessness nationwide. In the fall,...

Some districts will need make-up days now. You can read our complete list of winter storm resources here. You can find a list of local emergency alert systems, hotlines and more here. Note: School districts are listed in alphabetical order. Delayed. Higher education. Mountain Gateway Community College — campus opens...

While many people build snowmen during snow days, one family in Charlottesville built a 5-foot-tall igloo.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The combination of snow, sleet, and ice has certainly had an impact on the Commonwealth’s roads. As of 4 p.m. on Monday afternoon, January 26, Virginia State Police have responded to 506 crashes, with 38 of those crashes resulting in injuries. Two of the crashes were fatal. One occurred...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – While VDOT, public works crews and first responders are all dealing with the recent accumulation of both snow and ice, the record low temperatures are also creating concerns for public health and safety. Temperatures are expected to reach an unprecedented 3 degrees above...

Turning abandoned locations into something beautiful is one of the things we humans do well. A building that was once an empty space can be shifted into an exciting place that serves the community. That's precisely what happened to a once-abandoned textile mill in the historic and vibrant college town of...

WAYNESBORO, VA (Wildlife Center of Virginia) — On January 20, the Wildlife Center admitted an adult Black Vulture that had been found grounded near a road in New Kent County. The bird was initially taken to Eastern Virginia Wildlife Rescue on January 19, and transferred to the Center the following day.

It was a busy weekend for first responders as a severe winter snow storm descended on Charlottesville. The Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad, a volunteer group that answers to 911 health and rescue calls, responded to 33 calls in the 48 hours starting on Saturday, said Squad Chief Daniel Paxton. A regular...