Roanoke author’s new novel explores journey to authenticity
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - L. Flick Hatcher, a Roanoke native, independent author and practicing psychotherapist, has written a new novel called “Romancing Normal.”. Hatcher describes the book as fiction inspired by the arc of their own life experiences, from childhood in Roanoke to university in Charlottesville and work ac
‘Then & Now: Charlottesville in the 1970s’ gives a glimpse into a history of...
In celebration of the Downtown Mall’s 50th anniversary, “Then & Now: Charlottesville in the 1970s” contextualizes the present by providing an intimate view of life and social activism in Charlottesville five decades ago. The exhibit was curated by the Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society, a non-profit organizat
Petition calls for Kate Acuff’s removal from school board
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A group of about 20 residents gathered at the steps of the Albemarle County Office Building to formally announce the launch of a petition to remove Dr. Kate Acuff, the Jack Jouett District representative, from the school board. The group is seeking 476...
Tracking A Cold Front, Scattered Showers & Storms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. It’s a dry start to the work, and school day. However, an approaching cold front will bring scattered showers and storms to the region later this afternoon into tonight. Any storm that does develop may cause heavy rain, and gusty wind. As the front slowly moves east, a linger
Charlottesville resident creates a new view of food infrastructure
Whether you’re looking for fresh local produce, hoping to support small Virginia farms, or searching for food pantries and community fridges to help make ends meet, a new publicly available resource helps bring those options together in one place. Created independently by Charlottesville resident Olivia Hathaway, the “
City, CASS reach deal to operate Holiday Dr.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The City of Charlottesville has signed an operating contract with Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) to run the 2000 Holiday Drive low-barrier shelter when it opens Sept. 1 and runs through Aug. 31, 2027, according to City Communications Director Afton Schneider. “We’re rea
Lempers Sees Persistence Rewarded After Rough Start
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Along with excitement, Nilou Lempers felt some apprehension when she came to the United States in 2023, but the Amsterdam native had a backup plan. Lempers told herself that, if she wasn’t happy in her new surroundings, she could always buy a plane ticket and fly home to the Netherlands.
CFB Game Preview: NC State at Virginia
Chip Patterson and Beanie Wells join Tommy Tran to preview the NC State at Virginia week 0 game.
Former UVA lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany sues university over contract dispute
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Former Virginia men’s lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany was in Albemarle Circuit Court Thursday, August 27. The two-time national champion is suing the University of Virginia for $1.4 million over a contract dispute. Tiffany claims the university backed out of a contract extension he signed last
Charlottesville police collecting dog supplies ahead of move to new low-barrier shelter
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As Charlottesville prepares to move people from the Free Bridge encampment into a new emergency low-barrier shelter next week, police are working with a nonprofit veterinary center to make sure people with dogs can bring their pets with them. Charlottesville Police Department and Anicira a

















