Central Virginia Winter Weather Advisory: Up to 4 Inches of Snow Expected Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Charlottesville, VA – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Baltimore/Washington has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Nelson County and the Central Virginia Blue Ridge, warning of 1 to 3 inches of snow,...
Mike Pruitt will take Tom Perriello’s call Friday, but won’t drop out
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Mike Pruitt and Tom Perriello will hold a call Friday. Pruitt is the last remaining major candidate for the 5th District who remains in the field since most left the race following Perriello declaring his candidacy this week. If Perriello asks Pruitt to...
Albemarle supervisor Pruitt says he will stay in 5th Congressional District race
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Supervisor Mike Pruitt says he’s still in the running to be the Democratic nominee for the 5th Congressional District. Since former U.S. Congressman Tom Perriello announced his bid for the 5th District this week, a few Democratic candidates have either dropped out of the...
Virginia nurse worries federal loan cuts will increase debt for graduate nurses
Federal loan limits for graduate nursing students could be cut in half under proposed changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, potentially reducing access to advanced nursing programs.
Maryland man arrested for county rape
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Police have arrested a Maryland man in connection with a September sexual assault that occurred after the two people connected on a dating app. Shane R. Driscoll, 32, of Baltimore, is charged with rape, abduction with the intent to defile and...
Virginia transportation panel briefed on $20 million for Boulders Road project
The Commonwealth Transportation Board will vote in January on a proposal to pay for just under half of the costs of a roadway project that would provide a second entrance to Albemarle County’s Rivanna Futures campus. On November 19, 2025, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors had been expected to...
5 Ways to Boost Your Charlottesville, Virginia Accident Claim
Experiencing an accident can turn your life upside down in an instant. Between medical expenses, lost wages, and stressing with insurance companies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The sad reality is that insurance companies are focused on minimizing payouts, not helping victims recover. That’s why having someone on...
Brisk and Colder Thursday. Another Hit of Snow Friday – First Alert Weather Day
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Decreasing clouds tonight, breezy and cold with lows in the 20s. Watch for icy spots, with refreeze from melted snow. Sunshine and some clouds Thursday, with some gusty winds and highs holding in the 30s to around 40 for most locations. A quick moving storm and...
UVA physician discusses inclusion of self-tests in screening guidelines for cervical cancer
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The American Cancer Society has published new guidelines for women when it comes to screening for cervical cancer, which are co-authored by a physician at the University of Virginia. Doctor Andrew Wolf says these guidelines now include the option for women to self-test for HPV, the...
Members of this library can borrow more than 1,000 tools
It’s located in a warehouse not far from Charlottesville downtown mall – an amazing collection of tools. There are, of course, hammers, wrenches and saws, but you can also borrow kitchen devices like a food dehydrator and a pressure canner, automotive, gardening and plumbing tools. There’s a battery-powered lawn...
