Man suspected in Orangedale shooting expected to take plea deal in separate case
Hopkins faces felony charges in Albemarle including attempted malicious wounding and gang participation.
More than $2 million in tourism grants announced for Virginia programs
Five marketing initiatives in Albemarle County won awards, as well as Charlottesville’s Ix Arts Foundation.
Showdown With Hokies Next for Hoos at Palmer Park
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The University of Virginia softball program waited months for the big day to arrive. And then, when the day finally dawned, the Cavaliers waited some more. The ACC tournament, hosted for the first time by UVA, began with four first-round games Wednesday. The Cavaliers didn’t take...
Demarcus Brown talks about his flip from Virginia to Virginia Tech
Demarcus Brown joined Kolby's Corner to discuss his decision to flip his commitment from UVA to Virginia Tech.
ACSO investigating stabbing in Verona
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a stabbing in the Verona area. Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith says at 10:27 am they received a 911 call for a stabbing that occurred on Lee Street. Deputies arrived on scene, located a female with a stab wound to the chest. The victim was transported to the Government Center...
Gov. Spanberger to speak at Monticello on July 4
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Gov. Abigail Spanberger will be the keynote speaker at Monticello’s 64th Annual Naturalization Ceremony on July 4, the organization announced on Thursday. Spanberger will be the ninth Governor of Virginia to speak at Thomas Jefferson’s historic home on Independence, and all of...
Woodard Properties responds to grocery store design concerns in Fifeville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Woodard Properties is pushing back on a report released this week by the Charlottesville Food Co-op and the Seven Roots Group that questioned whether 501 Cherry Avenue, as designed, can support a successful grocery store. The previous grocery store Estes IGA Foodliner was shut down in...
Judge hears arguments on motions to dismiss federal lawsuit against former top UVA Health...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - On Wednesday morning, May 6, a judge for the Western District of Virginia heard arguments on motions to dismiss a federal racketeering lawsuit against former and current University of Virginia Health officials and other defendants. That lawsuit accuses former UVA Health CEO Craig Kent and his...
Madison Grand Jury indicts three men
Grand Jurors sitting Monday in Madison County heard prosecutorial evidence before returning true bills against three area men. Sharod Edvian Kilby, 45, of Barboursville – Direct indictment for three felonies allegedly occurring on July 17, 2025: Using a computer to embezzle money; Identity theft causing a loss of $1,000 or more; and Obtaining money under false pretense. Kilby also received a true bill for unauthorized...
Virginia softball walks off Pitt, 2-1, sets up showdown versus Virginia Tech Thursday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (theACC.com) – No. 6 seed Virginia closed out the first day of the 2026 Allstate ACC Softball Championship with a walk-off win over No. 11 seed Pitt, 2-1, on Wednesday, May 6, at Palmer Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Cavaliers (38-12) will take the field against No....

















