Albemarle examining school policies in wake of staffer’s arrest
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — As the division continues to grapple with the fallout of a former staffer’s arrest, the Albemarle School Board has planned a public hearing for its recommended new policy regarding professional boundaries and prevention of sexual misconduct and abuse. The new policy will...
UVA Health: Cigarette smoking becoming renormalized for Gen Z
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – For many adults, living in an anti-cigarette smoking culture is an established norm. Once a billion-dollar industry, the public health fallout of smoking led to heavy regulation and discouragement of using tobacco. But a shift in this culture may be changing Gen Z’s attitude tow
Augusta County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing Mount Solon woman
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help with locating a missing Mount Solon woman who was last seen today, July 7, 2026 in the Verona area. 66-year-old Teresa Clinedinst Howdyshell is a white female who is 5’2″...
Staunton earns spot as a top Southern food town
Staunton’s vibrant, farm-to-table restaurant scene is serving up flavor that rivals destinations many times its size. That impressive culinary footprint has officially earned the city a spot as one of the top 15 finalists for "The Local Palate’s" Best Culinary Town in the South . To determine the finalists, the magazin
Families of three JMU students who died in crash after fraternity event file wrongful...
The families of three James Madison University students who died in a car crash after a Pi Beta Chi fraternity event have filed wrongful death suits against dozens of members of the fraternity. The lawsuits say the defendants kept crucial information from law enforcement and that the young men’s deaths were “foreseeabl
Armed and dangerous man wanted after Albemarle shooting sends person to hospital
Police say an armed and dangerous man is on the run after a late April shooting in Albemarle County sent a person to the hospital.
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: July 6–12, 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in Charlot
Five individuals indicted by Madison Grand Jury
After hearing prosecutorial evidence Monday morning, a Madison County grand jury presented 13 true bills against five individuals. It should be noted that all charged are considered innocent until proven guilty by a judge or jury of their peers. Michael Shane Butler, 46, of Madison – Felony theft of a dog that allegedl
Suspect in recent shooting turns himself in
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- One of the two men sought by the Charlottesville Police Department regarding a late June shooting is in custody. Sherman Lerone Carter, 40, turned himself in without incident to the police. He faces charges of attempted malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a fel
On the hottest day of the year (at that point), here’s where the power...
An almost hour-by-hour look at the power grid shows how reliant we are on natural gas. The post On the hottest day of the year (at that point), here’s where the power came from that kept us cool appeared first on Cardinal News .
