Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors strongly rebuffed the School Board’s plan to build a new, fourth high school, during a joint work session this week, School Board chairperson Dr. Kate Acuff said there needs to be more data looked at going forward.

Secretary Kristi Noem said Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan national, was taken into custody by ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents on Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Waynesboro. DHS said Safi entered the country on Sept. 8, 2021, in Philadelphia under "Operation Allies Welcome." He applied for Temporary Protected Status, but...

We call it a “Holiday Market Crawl,” but you’ll have to move fast to catch all 80-plus vendors set up across town for the Dec. 6 event, filling Crozet with a festive Christmas spirit like the markets found in European cities. It’s fun, you’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts, and you’ll feel the Christmas spirit while also...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Snow did not keep community members from supporting Toy Lift’s annual collection Friday, marking the 36th consecutive year the nonprofit has operated without canceling for weather. “Obviously with the weather and stuff like that, we don’t know what to expect. But so far, it’s been...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville’s 28th annual Grand Illumination will take place, after all. After snow caused travel challenges for vendors coming from Richmond and Lynchburg, and safety issues for attendees, the city canceled Friday’s scheduled event. Now, it has been rescheduled for...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Snow caused cancellations and delays for the Charlottesville’s buses Friday, December 5. Some buses that were in route faced difficulties because of the harsh road conditions. Charlottesville Area Transit says the preparation for difficult weather starts days before it arrives. “We just...

The City of Charlottesville reminds property owners to clear snow from sidewalks after recent snowfall. City Code Section 28-25 requires owners or occupants of properties next to paved sidewalks to remove snow, sleet, and ice within 24 hours after snowfall ends. For this event, the City Manager set the end of...

Set in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, the Virginia Scenic Railway offers a timeless way to experience Virginia’s mountains, small towns, and railroad heritage. Based in Staunton and operated in partnership with the Buckingham Branch Railroad, the railway runs vintage passenger cars on mainline tracks that have...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle Fire Rescue is celebrating the holidays by bringing Santa Claus through community neighborhoods on a fire engine. The department will host its Santa Run event in Hollymead this weekend and next, starting Saturday and Sunday and continuing next week. The event brings Santa on a...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As the winter weather moved in, so did the rush for supplies. At Martin Hardware, the day before snow hit was the busiest, and the morning of the snow didn’t slow down either. From shovels to salt to ice melt, shelves were moving fast. One...