Man arrested in Albemarle after body of girlfriend found in Buckingham home
A man is facing multiple charges after authorities found the body of his girlfriend in Buckingham County on Monday.
Helm tapped by Madison BOS as new EMS Chief
Madison County leaders moved quickly Tuesday to put new EMS Chief Gavin Helm into a regional voting role, while also advancing tax and ordinance changes that could affect county revenue and future development policy. The Board of Supervisors appointed Helm to the Rivanna-Rappahannock EMS Council advisory committee for
$5.7 million Stribling Avenue project delayed until after fiscal year ends
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A $5.7 million sidewalk project on Stribling Avenue is on pause but not canceled. The project will add sidewalks, mountable curbs and lane expansions. At a recent city council meeting, Fry’s Spring neighbors voiced their frustration, saying speeding vehicles make it dangerous to walk or bi
Virginia showed great loyalty and they kept in-state safety Zayvon Miller home
Virginia has been the school to beat for Zayvon Miller for months. The 6-foot, 180-pound safety out of Richmond (Va.) Huguenot picked up over 20 offers during his recruitment, but as decision time approached, the Cavaliers’ consistency, loyalty and in-state appeal proved too much to overcome. “Since November 26 when I
After 20 years, the Charlottesville Jazz Society hosts its first festival
Adi Meyerson has studied with bassist Ron Carter and worked with pianist Monika Herzig, among others—and whether it’s been advice on touring or how to handle an instrument, the New York bassist has come away with important lessons. While Meyerson’s quartet Dark Matter—set to perform as part of...
ACPD Chief on medical leave
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Chief of Police Col. Sean Reeves has been on a medical leave since May 8, the county confirmed to Cville Right Now on Wednesday, and Maj. Camille Stewart, a deputy chief, has been serving as the acting chief since that date.
Case closed in 14-year-old lawsuit over Fluvanna prison conditions
A federal class action lawsuit demanding proper medical care at a Central Virginia women's prison has concluded. For the last decade, Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women has been subject to independent monitoring to ensure its compliance with a February 2016 settlement agreement. The agreement required the facility
Movies and TV shows casting in Charlottesville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo
Virginia law does not make it easy for a renter to force a landlord...
Pro bono attorneys say that they regularly hear stories about poor conditions in rental properties, but the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act leaves tenants with few options for holding their landlords accountable. Advocates say that renters in Virginia have two options when conditions are bad: they can move
ACPD responds to shots fired report at Mallside
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Police responded to a report of gunfire in the 800 block of Mallside Forest Court early Tuesday morning. Officers responding to a 911 call at about 12:45 a.m. found property damage to a building and located shell casings, ACPD spokesperson Logan Bogert told Cvil

















