Food pantries restock and re-open following snow-storm depletion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The aftermath of Sunday’s snowstorm closed doors at the places people turn to when there are no other options for food. Now, they are beginning to reopen and provide their normal services. Jane Colony Mills runs Loaves and Fishes Pantry and said their doors are...
Augusta County woman charged with murder has preliminary hearing
LOVINGSTON — An Augusta County woman accused of killing a man in a shooting earlier this year appeared in Nelson County General District Court on Jan. 28 for a preliminary hearing. Katelynn A. Hipes, 23, is charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. She's suspected of...
Winter storm pushes Charlottesville shelters to capacity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The winter storm pushed Charlottesville shelters to capacity, with some facilities filling every bed as organizations worked around the clock to keep people safe through dangerous cold. When forecasts turned threatening, shelters across the area moved quickly to implement staffing plans...
Case against Nelson County woman accused of murder heads to grand jury
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The woman charged with killing a man in Nelson County in April 2025 appeared in court on Wednesday. According to Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Erik Laub, a judge certified charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony during a preliminary hearing for...
Charlottesville siblings make the best out of snow and ice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Two Charlottesville siblings, Gracie Agnew and Titus Agnew shared a video of themselves skating on the icy hills in their backyard. The two went up and down the slopes behind their house, dodging trees while skating. “Every year when it freezes up we go out there...
ACFR responds to structural collapse at Advanced Auto Parts
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to a structural collapse at the Advanced Auto Parts location at 100 South Pantops Dr. where the business’s roof apparently collapsed under the weight of heavy ice and snow. No one was trapped or injured in the...
Building Goodness Foundation and Beck Cohen help homeowners with HVAC repairs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Building Goodness Foundation is partnering with Beck Cohen to give HVAC systems to home owners in need. People who have run out of heat or power because of the winter storm can reach out to Building Goodness by calling (434) 973-0993 or fill out an application on their website.
Students reflect on the ‘Batten Curve’ and its grading impact
The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy’s grade normalization policy — commonly referred to by students as the “Batten Curve” — has remained a recurring point of discussion among Batten students. While some students say the curve has not significantly impacted their grades, many students said it is...
City of Staunton clarifies shoveling ordinance changes
People living in Staunton quickly rebuked changes to Staunton’s new shoveling ordinance after a winter storm rolled through the Valley.
Sidewalk activist Kevin Cox calls for sidewalk snow protocol change
It has been well over a day since snowfall ended, yet many sidewalks remain buried in ice throughout the city.
