Charlottesville VA

As we celebrate the freedoms that we used to have this Independence Day, the folks at Monticello are launching a book club aimed at reminding us that we once sought to overthrow would-be kings. “The Declaration Book Club is one of the many exciting elements of our celebration of the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- In April, Jim Ryan began receiving a string of letters from the Department of Justice. They urged him to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion efforts or face the consequences.

GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Evergreen Church Road, Route 609, is closed due to a failed drainage pipe affecting the roadway. VDOT says the road is expected to remain closed until July 13. Crews will begin work to replace the broken pipe on Monday. In the meantime, a detour is...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA. (WVIR) - The boom of fireworks is an anticipated addition to the night sky on July 4, but for pets the festivities can cause stress. “Fireworks can be really startling to pets,” said Lauren Thomas, events and fundraising manager at Charlottesville Albemarle Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Happy Fourth of July ! High pressure will deliver outstanding conditions today. We’ll see mostly sunny skies, seasonal temperatures, and comfortable humidity. This pleasant weather will last through the weekend, although humidity will begin to increase Sunday. A developing storm off the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) In the wake of a missed filing deadline that led a Circuit Court judge to vacate Charlottesville’s new zoning ordinances, newly-appointed city attorney John Maddux has taken over the case, the city announced Wednesday. Maddux, “is working to resolve the issues resulting from...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR)- A long-stalled project that aimed at solving Greene County’s persistent water problems is finally moving forward, with Board of Supervisors voting to move forward on the White Run Reservoir. “The reservoir is really being built for those times when there isn’t water in enough water,”...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville’s new zoning ordinance is officially void, scrapped after a missed court filing. Now, city leaders are warning that uncertainty could jeopardize key affordable housing efforts. The ruling leaves Charlottesville without any zoning ordinance on the books, and city leaders...

AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - Nestled along the scenic slopes of Afton Mountain, one Virginia vineyard is changing the way wine grapes are grown. Afton Mountain vineyard is taking a unique approach to wine making by going pesticide-free and shifting toward more eco-friendly methods. Afton Mountains’ winemaker Damien Blanchon...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Our day is getting off to a dry start. The cold front that delivered heavy rain to the region is now east. High pressure is building in, resulting with a dry stretch over the next few days. We’ll see plenty of sunshine, seasonal temperatures, and slightly lower humidity...