Charlottesville Twelve keep legacy alive nearly 67 years later
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Nearly 67 years after desegregating Charlottesville schools, the children at the center of that history are making sure their story is not forgotten. Their names are etched into Charlottesville history. Behind the headlines were children, parents and families navigating a moment that would
City Council hears from residents who want Free Bridge encampment helped, not removed
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council got an earful Monday evening from a contingent of city and county residents upset with the city’s apparent intention to break up the Free Bridge unhoused encampment. A number of speakers during a public comment portion of Monday’s meeting...
One dead after crash in Rockingham County
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Harrisonburg man died in a two-vehicle crash in Rockingham County on Friday. Virginia State Police say that on Friday, May 29, at 3:20pm, a 2024 Kenworth T880 tractor trailer was traveling eastbound on Rawley Pike and stopped at a red light at Erickson Avenue when it was rear-en
Virginia to Open 1931 Club at Scott Stadium in 2027
The renovation will elevate the game-day experience through enhanced premium seating offerings, including three distinct options: Ledge, Club, and Drink Rail seating. Ledge and Club seating will pair outdoor seating with access to a climate-controlled indoor hospitality space featuring expanded food and beverage select
Harrisonburg man dies in fatal crash with tractor trailer
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - A Harrisonburg man died in a fatal crash last Friday in Rockingham County, according to Virginia State Police. The crash happened at 3:20 p.m. at the intersection of Rawley Pike and Erickson Avenue, just outside Harrisonburg, according to VSP. A tractor trailer was traveling east on Rawl
▶︎Madison’s Billy Hale Honored
Fifty years ago last September, Billy Hale succeeded his father in the insurance business. Monday night, the Madison County (VA) Chamber of Commerce honored the State Farm agent for longevity serving the community. Surprised, the chamber presented Hale with an engraved Clore Furniture footstool at its annual Business A
This small Virginia city between two mountain ranges survived the Civil War completely untouched
It’s older, quieter and more surprising than you’d expect. You’ve probably never thought much about Staunton, Virginia. Most people haven’t. But this small city of about 25,750 people, tucked between the Blue Ridge Mountains to the east and the Alleghenies to the west, has been quietly holding onto one of Virginia’s fi
Charlottesville chef Brice Cunningham prepares for solo transatlantic voyage
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Twenty years ago, Brice Cunningham brought his extensive culinary knowledge to Charlottesville when he relocated to the city, became an American citizen, and played a role in starting three restaurants – Fleurie, Petit Pois, and Tempo. Now, he’s training to sail a 21-foot yacht
UVA Health researchers study Medicare plans’ impact on stroke care
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) — UVA Health researchers are shining a light on how different Medicare plans can change the care people receive to prevent and treat a stroke. “We know that nearly72% of stroke patients in the United States have Medicare insurance, but there are some really important unanswered questions tha
▶︎Culpeper wins home opener with walk-off 3-run homer
History was made in Culpepier on Saturday night when Johnny Sutryk hit a walk-off homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Cavaliers to a 10-7 win over Charlottesville. For the first time in the team’s four-year history, Culpeper won its Valley League home opener and did so against the league’s defending ch

















