Charlottesville VA

Since November 2024, a narrow roadway along the banks of the Rivanna River south of Darden Towe Park has been closed to motorized vehicles in order to implement one of the county’s planning visions. “Free Bridge Lane provides a unique opportunity to further enhance the River corridor while improving...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — The VA250 Mobile Museum is parked outside of Charlottesville’s City Hall this week, bringing a full-fledged, interactive exhibit on the nation’s founding to Virginia ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary. The exhibit, titled “Out of Many, One,” is attached...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A traffic crash Wednesday afternoon in Harrisonburg caused delays and detours for travelers. One northbound and one southbound lane of Neff Avenue were closed at Thomas Bowers Circle due to a traffic crash, according to the Harrisonburg Police Department. This is near the entrance to A Dream Come True Playground.

In response to community concerns about the reintroduction of school resource officers—armed police patrolling schools—the Charlottesville City School Board will host a work session at Charlottesville High School on April 16 at 5pm. A coalition including students, community activists, the Legal Aid Justice Center, and the Charlottesville Education Association will hold a rally in opposition to the reintroduction of SROs immediately before...

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A stolen vehicle was recovered and returned to its owner after a crash on the campus of James Madison University, resulting in an arrest. Officers with the Harrisonburg Police Department responded to an alert from a Flock Automated License Plate Reader just before noon that a stolen vehicle was traveling through the area, according to an HPD release. Officers responded to...

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) unveiled Virginia's new tourism plan in Charlottesville on Wednesday -- a guide designed to drive economic impact.

The lack of discovery allowed Herndon Defense Attorney Amy L. Wilson to seek and receive a continuance in Miranda Durrer-Davis’ embezzlement cases Tuesday afternoon in Greene County Circuit Court.  The 39-year-old Barboursville woman, who once owned the defunct Miranda’s Grill on Seminole Trail in Ruckersville, where Dino’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill now stands. She’s accused of stealing meals tax money from the...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.

Two expansions announced today in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley Region will bring more than $115 million of investment and about 200 new jobs to the area. A poultry cooperative that operates primarily in Rockingham County is growing its facilities there, and an aircraft engine maintenance company is investing in its Harrisonburg site.

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Governor Abigail Spanberger signed off on nearly $200 million in grant funding toward a pharmaceutical plant coming to Albemarle County. The funds were proposed by Charlottesville-area lawmakers state Sen. Creigh Deeds and Del. Katrina Callsen. Up to $38 million per year, or $191 million total,...