Community Attention Foster Families seeks more foster parents in Central Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Community Attention Foster Families is seeking more families to care for children in foster care across its service region. “What we need and always need are more families, more families willing to open up their homes, open up their hearts, be willing to give in this very vital way for...
ACPS announces principal appointments at Henley Middle, Mountain View Primary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Public Schools has named John Hobson as the next principal of Henley Middle School and Christine Peterson as the next principal of Mountain View Primary School, the division announced Monday. “A consistent throughline of my work is a deep...
Virginia’s 2026 Top Prize for Wine Awarded
In a year that saw a record number of producers entering a record number of wines, the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup went to Valley Road Vineyards of Afton for its 2023 Cabernet Franc Reserve. The award was announced by Governor Abigail Spanberger during the annual Virginia Governor's Cup Gala...
Charlottesville shelters open as unhoused locals along Rivanna Trail brace for storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As severe weather moves across the Commonwealth, unhoused residents living along the Rivanna Trail say they plan to stay to weather the storm. “I haven’t heard of anybody planning on really moving or leaving. I guess we’re just going to try and hold out,” said Joshua Ballou, who lives...
March Smallmouth Fishing on Virginia’s New and James Rivers
Virginia’s New River in Giles County and the James River from Glasgow to Scottsville produce some of the East Coast’s best March smallmouth fishing, with pre-spawn bass feeding aggressively in 46–52°F water while most northern smallmouth rivers remain icy or closed. Both rivers hold dense populations of wild...
Firefly Restaurant hosts pinball tournament to support Charlottesville roller derby
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Firefly Restaurant and Game Room hosted a pinball tournament supported by the Charlottesville Roller Derby. Entry into the tournament was $10. The restaurant also features a Charlottesville Roller Derby-themed pinball machine that benefits the team. Participants came from across the...
On the agenda: Budget work sessions, Chesterfield administrator candidates
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Albemarle, Chesterfield and Henrico counties and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. The committee is expected to consider a proposal to expand Richmond’s first-time homebuyer for city employees to include school board employees. All committee votes are...
Early storms and clouds could reduce severe impact of storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Urging no one to let their guard down, Accuweather meteorologist Jason Caterina told WINA Morning News some storms ahead of the main line of thunderstorms on the leading edge of a strong cold front could reduce severe impacts in the Charlottesville area. Monday’s...
Designs unveiled for pieces made from Charlottesville’s dismantled Robert E. Lee statue
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center is holding an exhibit through May 30 to get public input on the proposed designs.
Staunton man given three-decades in prison for drug distribution
A Staunton man convicted of felony drug charges and facing an automatic mandatory-minimum sentence has been given 30 years in prison following a failed attempt to have his verdict set aside. Gregory S. Chaplin, 40, was sentenced Friday, March 13 in Augusta County Circuit Court. Following an Aug. 7 bench trial, a...
