Virginia agencies prepare families for Medicaid, SNAP changes under H.R.1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia agencies and community groups met to plan how to help families navigate changes to Medicaid and SNAP under the federal law H.R.1. The regional planning session, Tuesday, Sept. 22, focused on new federal work requirements and connecting people with support to meet them. “Folks are.
Loop De’Ville returns Sept. 27 with walking, running and biking events
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A Charlottesville trail festival is returning this weekend, giving people several ways to explore the Rivanna Trail on foot or by bike. Loop De’Ville returns Sunday, Sept. 27, with events centered around the Rivanna Trail. Participants can take on the full roughly 20-mile loop or...
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: September 21–27, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlot
Fall colors: chlorophyll dies a slow spectacular death
Autumn starts today, which means nature's annual leaf-color extravaganza is about to begin. This article is not as deadly boring as it sounds. Somehow, Michelle Phillips, Lou Reed, Thomas Jefferson, and The Dreaded Chemistry Lesson From Hell® made their way into this otherwise dry tome. Every fall, trees put...
Cville Sabroso Festival brings a taste of Latin American cultures to the Ting Pavilion
On Saturday, the sounds of Peruvian music, sights of Panamanian traditional folk dance and tastes of Mexican ice cream filled Ting Pavilion during the 14th annual Cville Sabroso Festival. Inside the Ting Pavilion, a sea of Latin American artisans, food vendors and performers greeted festivalgoers. From 2 p.m. to 9...
State government calls for study on AI use in Virginia colleges
Virginia lawmakers want to learn more about how Virginia’s colleges are working — or not working — with artificial intelligence. Del. Amy Laufer (D–Charlottesville) carried legislation earlier this year to order JLARC, the General Assembly’s research agency, to study AI policies in higher education. As part of the stud
Biggest winners and losers from Virginia vs West Virginia
For the first time in 2026, Virginia is sitting with a loss. But as Coach Tony Elliott would say, the result is immediately flushed out and all focus turns towa
City Council to hear Parks & Rec master plan update
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – City Council will hear an update to the Parks & Recreation master plan and consider shifting $1 million currently appropriated for Kindlewood Phase 3 to a principal payment for the already-completed Carlton Mobile Home Park rebuild, during its Monday meeting. The Parks &...
Steak Lovers Drive Across Virginia For The Filet Mignon At This Charlottesville Chophouse
Some meals are worth a long drive, and folks all over Virginia have decided this one qualifies. Tucked into a busy corner of a college town, a certain steakhouse has built a loyal following of people who plan their weekends around a table here. The pull is a filet that...
UVA Health first in world to implant new cardiac mitral valve repair device
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A cardiac robotic surgery team at UVA Health University Medical Center was the first in the world to perform a mitral valve repair using the Memo 4D Curve, a newly approved device used to treat mitral regurgitation, one of the most common heart diseases, according to UVA Health
