New UVA research recommends gun violence prevention strategies for state, local governments
New qualitative research from University of Virginia professors and law students explores contributing factors to youth gun violence in Virginia as well as solutions at the state and local levels. “We shouldn’t be scared to walk around our own city without a gun,” said a 25-year-old Charlottesville resident...
Rabid cat confirmed in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Blue Ridge Health District (BRHD), in coordination with the Charlottesville Police Department, is alerting the public about a confirmed case of rabies in a black cat found in Charlottesville. On Nov. 4, a black cat exhibiting aggressive behavior was reported along the...
New tenant for Ruckersville’s Miranda’s Grill
Dino Hoxhaj, a man who owns a Unionville food truck and five restaurants in the Charlottesville area – including Dino’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill in the Dairy Martket – announced Friday he has signed a lease for the former Miranda’s Grill located in Ruckersville. Hoxhaj has...
Valley Lanes gets new name, major upgrade following sale to Waynesboro family
String bowling has arrived in Harrisonburg. The emerging technology for resetting bowling pins connected to strings is being added to the bowling alley at 3106 S. Main St., formerly named Valley Lanes. So far, six of the 32 lanes at Interstate Bowl North, the alley’s new name, have been converted...
Father’s sudden death leads UVA researchers to chilling discovery about Alpha-Gal
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - New research out of the University of Virginia confirms the nation’s first recorded death tied to Alpha-Gal, the tick-born allergy to red meat. It started with a mystery. A healthy 47-year-old dad in New Jersey suddenly collapsed after a backyard cookout and no one knew why.
Jim Ryan Seeks to Clarify Facts and Raises Questions
In a letter released today, Jim Ryan, a well-known figure in the legal scene, has sought to clarify some misconceptions and raise several questions. The letter, which can be found here, is lengthy and paints a rather unflattering picture of certain individuals, who Ryan refers to as 'clowns'. The letter has sparked a...
NWS advises elevated fire risk throughout Thursday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The National Weather Service late Thursday morning included the Charlottesville area in a group all over Central and Northern Virginia, nearly all of Maryland, and Eastern West Virginia under an elevated fire risk through 5 p.m. A special weather statement said, “The...
Behind the False Active Shooter Report in Shannon Library
On Monday, November 3rd, the UVA community received a report of an active shooter in Shannon Library. Students and faculty were encouraged to RUN-HIDE-FIGHT. Almost an hour later, the University Police Department concluded that no evidence of an attack–or an attacker–was found. Deputy Chief Police Bryant Hall...
Upcoming Temporary Closures at Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center for Local Residents
Charlottesville Parks & Recreation will close the back parking lot of Smith Aquatic & Fitness Center at 1000-A Cherry Avenue on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The closure will last from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for crane operations related to generator installation.
Listen: She left Yogaville because she says it was a toxic environment
In this First Person Charlottesville podcast episode, former Yogaville resident Brianna Patten speaks up — and helps others do the same. The post Listen: She left Yogaville because she says it was a toxic environment appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .
