ACPD seeking hit-and-run driver who critically injured pedestrian Sunday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries after striking the person on the shoulder of Monacan Trail Road Sunday evening. Albemarle County Police and Fire units responded to reports of a pedestrian on the shoulder of...
Orange School Board updates policies, asserts commitment to CTE
The Orange County School Board met for the first time in the 2025-2026 school year last Monday. The group, still short of one member, moved forward with some policy revisions and asserted their commitment to creating a space for technology education. The evening started with the recognition of the Orange County High...
CASPCA and Kendra Scott jewelry team up for National Nonprofit Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Sunday, August 17, was National Nonprofit Day, a time to recognize the organizations that provide shelter, healthcare, education, and hope across the country. The Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA animal shelter teamed up with jewelry company Kendra Scott for a pop-up event at the...
Man injured in shooting on Main Street in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A 45-year-old man is injured but in stable condition after being shot just after 11 p.m. on Saturday night in Charlottesville. According to a Charlottesville Police Department news release, officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 800 block of West Main Street and found the man...
Man charged with reckless driving after school bus rider captures incident on video
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A reckless driving incident involving a school bus and a passenger vehicle has led to charges against a local driver, officials say. According to officials, a vehicle accelerated quickly to pass a bus on Adial Road as both vehicles approached the intersection of Route 151. Thankfully, a...
Virginia Man Killed Once-Best Friend Over Love Triangle, Wrote Rap About Murdering Him
A 24-year-old Virginia man, Dustin Dove, will spend the rest of his life in prison after he killed his former best friend over a love triangle involving his girlfriend. Reportedly, Dove wrote a rap song following his murder, boasting about what he did. As reported by WHSV, Dove was sentenced...
School year starts with record demand at Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Nothing helped with the debilitating discomfort that made it impossible for Kevin McNerney to walk or drive. Spirit Lab Distilling celebrates 10 years in Charlottesville. They say the milestone was made possible by loyal customers and a commitment to honest distilling. Albemarle County beach hours change through...
Virginia Man Shoots Ex-Best Friend in Groin Over Girlfriend Dispute
A Virginia man was sentenced to life in prison Friday morning after being convicted of first-degree murder in the 2024 death of his former friend. Dustin Dove appeared in Waynesboro Circuit Court for the sentencing hearing, following a jury verdict in April that found him guilty of killing Seth Wallace.
Firmly Planted, Fiercely Flourishing: Soul of Cville Celebrates fifth anniversary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Five years ago, Soul of Cville started as a dream to carve out space for Black culture in Charlottesville. Today it’s grown into one of the city’s biggest celebrations and this year, the theme says it all: Firmly Planted. Fiercely Flourishing. “We are firmly...
Community meeting explores improvements to Ridge/West Main intersection
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The City of Charlottesville and Virginia Department of Transportation want feedback on how to improve one of Charlottesville’s busiest intersections. That was the big question during Thursday night’s community meeting at Carver Recreation, which also provided three alternative options...