Charlottesville VA

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Former Albemarle County Registrar Lauren Eddy pleaded guilty to embezzlement in exchange for the Commonwealth’s Attorney dropping two other charges, Friday, March 13. Eddy will serve a five-year sentence, all suspended, with one year of supervised probation. She also paid back the...

Some places just stop you in your tracks, and a certain wildlife hospital tucked in the Shenandoah Valley does exactly that. Virginia is home to one of the most remarkable animal rescue and rehabilitation centers in the entire country, and most people have no idea it exists. Should wild animals...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- A vehicle crashed into a building on Market Street on Friday morning, according to the Charlottesville Fire Department. Images CFD shared on its Facebook page appear to show a blue van rammed into the front of Labor Finders’ office suite on the 11oo block of Market Street. CFD...

A new world of wonder is arriving in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains as the Virginia Fantasy Festival prepares to welcome adventurers, families, and dreamers to Madison County. Hosted at Madison Hills Events, the festival transforms the countryside into a living storybook filled with mythical realms,...

New research funding at UVA could help change how weight-management programs support people trying to build healthier habits.

On Friday, April 3, students from FCHS will head out into the community for Hands on Fluvanna. Now in its 11th year, this annual day of service instills how important it is to give back to your community, and any student interested in helping is encouraged to participate through engaging activities.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - More than 200 Virginia students are bringing their ideas to Charlottesville for the Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair. The fair features more than 170 different student projects in subjects like science, engineering, technology, and math. It is open to students in grades 6-12 and...

Temperatures are in the 70’s this week which means it is likely that consumption of natural gas in the area is reduced for those who use it to power furnaces. But many customers of Charlottesville Utilities are seeing higher bills than usual due to a cold winter. “This extreme...

Hidden in plain sight in downtown Staunton sits a restaurant that’s become something of a legend among Virginia’s rib enthusiasts. Mill Street Grill might not be literally underground, but it has that secret-spot vibe that makes you feel like you’ve discovered something that not everyone knows about, even though...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Following a packed and, at times, contentious public comment session, the Albemarle County School Board overwhelmingly passed a new policy governing extracurricular clubs. The new policy bars guest speakers during the school day, among other guidelines designed to avoid...