6 bomb threats at Virginia colleges following ODU shooting
Bomb threats have been made at other Virginia colleges following the Old Dominion University shooting in Norfolk, where one person was killed, and two were injured. The threats were made toward on-campus libraries. Evacuations occurred at the following Virginia colleges:
Best Buddies fosters friendships between students and adults with IDD
At the annual Valentine’s Dance last month, University students and adults alike gathered to play games, enjoy snacks, make crafts and hit the dance floor in style. For many participants, this dance is among the favorites of the many events run by Best Buddies, an international organization working to build...
VDOT closing Weaver Hollow Road in Madison this week for bridge construction
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily close Weaver Hollow Road at the bridge over Leathers Run in Madison County from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 to allow crews to complete bridge construction work. During this time the road will be closed to through traffic in the work area....
What Ryan Odom said following Virginia’s loss to Duke
Opening statement Really proud of the guys today in a big-time environment, to be able to play for a championship was really special. These guys chose Virginia for all the right reasons and wanted an opportunity to make the most of their time here with us. What they've done is remarkable. The five seniors that made...
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority offering free mulch
When individuals and businesses drop brush and other vegetative material off at the Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center, the organic matter is converted into a useful garden supply. “Trees, shrubs, and brush are processed and ground to create a high-quality mulch that is naturally colored and free of artificial...
Latest Bracketology Predictions For Virginia As Selection Time Approaches
Virginia was oh so close to taking down Duke for the ACC Championship, but the Cavaliers fell short. Still, it was a valiant effort that they put forward agains
Revolutionary Soup lives up to its name
Last month, my roommate and I were searching Grubhub for soup — a favorite of ours that rarely makes an appearance in the dining halls — when we stumbled across Revolutionary Soup. I had never heard of it before, but the idea of a warm bowl of soup on a chilly evening was infinitely enticing. So after checking out...
Police, researchers and community gather to address gun violence in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Community members, law enforcement and medical professionals met Friday morning, March 13, for a violence intervention forum focused on collaborative approaches to reducing gun violence. Charlottesville Police Chief Michael Kochis said he attributes a drop in gun crime over the past year...
Heaphy: ‘Universities need their own counsel’
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- Despite General Assembly legislation aimed at restoring independence of Virginia Universities to hire legal counsel, the law will not be amended in 2026. Such duties will be retained by the state’s Attorney General, Jay Jones. Former general counsel for the University of...
Police respond to apparent motorcycle wreck at 5th Street Station
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A motor vehicle accident that appeared to involve a motorcyclist caused traffic backups around 5th Street Station on Sunday afternoon. Charlottesville Police responded to a “vehicle crash with injury at 5th St. Southwest and 5th St. Station Parkway, the main turn into the...

















