Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville is turning trash into a tool to help the Chesapeake Bay. The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority is reminding people and restaurants about its free oyster shell recycling program at the McIntire Recycling Center. Instead of going to a landfill, used shells are sent back to...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Police Department is investigating two incidents of fraud that occurred this month that investigators believe are related. On Sunday, Dec. 7, two victims reported being approached in separate shopping centers between 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. In both cases, it...

Federal loan limits for graduate nursing students could be cut in half under proposed changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, potentially reducing access to advanced nursing programs.

Quick take: 2025 Crozet home sales show slowing pace and narrowing pricing power. Resale homes are gaining market share, and sellers must price with precision in 2026. December 2025, and the Crozet real estate market continues to roll on, in spite of the snow, ice, and upcoming holidays. In early January I’ll look at...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Albemarle Charlottesville Regional Jail officially broke ground today on a renovation project. Critics said conditions inside the jail are inhumane. Fixing that officially starts now and comes with a $50 million price tag. “It really was in my opinion, inhumane and so, we just had...

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday. This year’s group of athletes, coaches, administrators, and contributors whose influence spans generations, levels of competitions across the state. This includes one man from Richmond, who has also been named the 2026...

AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A new charitable fund has been established to honor the life of Blake Durrett and support children staying at Ruth’s WARM House in Waynesboro. Smooth Athletics co-owners Shannon Boyle and Jason Miller created the Blake Durrett Fund in memory of their former...

WHSV's Kennedy Scales is helping collect toys at the Waynesboro Walmart all day Friday as the 29th annual Toy Convoy nears its finale.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville’s transit system is preparing for a major rebuild as city leaders say the current number of bus operators can’t keep up with demand. City officials are outlining a four-year push to grow the driver pool and restore routes people have been asking for.

If you love reading Jane Austen novels, stop by Waynesboro Public Library to see a special display in honor of Austen's 250th anniversary. "We have created an exhibit featuring a Regency-style gown made from discarded book pages," said Kathy Hiserman, the library's director of marketing and business manager, who made...