A fish in a sea of alcohol
I was eating lunch with a group of new friends in Newcomb dining hall at the beginning of last semester when they asked me the question that never fails to fill me with anxiety — “Do you want to go out with us this weekend?” The bite of pizza I took just before hardened in my mouth as stress stripped me of any...
Man arrested after stabbing father in the hand, Nelson County officials say
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his father in the hand, according to the Nelson County Sheriff's Office. On Saturday, Deputies with NCSO were dispatched to a home in the Roseland area for a report of an assault. When they arrived, they reported finding a man with a...
Up to the minute: All counties and towns in PJR region declare local emergencies
Virginia Governor Abigail Davis Spanberger declared a state of emergency at 12:30 p.m., Thursday. Orange and Madison counties soon followed and Greene County made its announcement at 5 p.m., Thursday. Rappahannock County waited until early Friday afternoon to make the call. The Forecast The National Weather...
Carbon monoxide risk increases during winter storms, UVA poison expert warns
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As snow and dangerously cold temperatures move across Central Virginia, health experts are warning about an often-overlooked danger inside the home: carbon monoxide. “Carbon monoxide is a silent toxin. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it,” said Dr. Christopher Holstege, director of...
ACPS announces adjustments if schools have to close next week
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – If the weekend’s forecasted inclement weather forces school closings next week, Albemarle County Public Schools said any more than two missed days will result in an adjustment to the calendar, the division announced Friday. If school is closed for a day or...
‘This is not your average snowstorm’: Charlottesville and Albemarle gear up
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Emergency coordinators in Charlottesville and Albemarle County are working together to prepare for Saturday’s winter storm, with sweeping power outages expected and the potential of days before roads are cleared. John Oprandy, Charlottesville’s emergency management coordinator, said the...
‘Ready to go’: Virginia wildlife rehabilitation organizations prepare for winter storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The winter weather doesn’t break for wild animals, including those that are critically injured, sick, or in need of help. That’s why it’s all hands-on deck for those who care for Virginia’s wildlife, including the Wildlife Center of Virginia and the Rockfish Wildlife Sanctuary.
Twice Is Nice reopens in newly renovated space after years of planning
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A familiar favorite has a new home. Twice Is Nice has officially reopened in a newly renovated building, marking a major milestone for the nonprofit resale store after years of preparation. “We are open for business, and we are ready to go,” said Lori Woolworth, operations...
CSPDC and DEQ Host Brownfields and Voluntary Remediation Workshop
The CSPDC and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) brought together local government staff and developers on December 16, 2025 for a hands-on workshop on brownfields redevelopment, learning about how to transform underutilized properties into community assets. DEQ’s Voluntary Remediation Program...
With winter storm in forecast, concern for unhoused at Free Bridge grows
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With temperatures expected to drop and snow and ice in the forecast, homeless advocates and city officials said they’re stepping up efforts to support the unhoused community currently encamped at Free Bridge Lane. City Manager Sam Sanders told Cville Right Now that...
