The biggest decision Tony Elliott got right against Norfolk State
On paper, Friday’s game between Virginia and Norfolk State was a typical blowout. The Cavaliers have superior talent and simply bulldozed their way past an FCS
Albemarle schools identify more than $500 million in building needs ahead of sales tax...
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Public Schools has identified more than $500 million in school building needs, ranging from a new high school to updates inside existing classrooms. “Albemarle County Public Schools has a number of projects and needs that they’ve identified,” said Jason Grant. The...
Waynesboro man dies in single-vehicle crash in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — Virginia State Police (VSP) is investigating a fatal single vehicle crash involving a motorcycle that occurred yesterday, September 13, 2026, at 11:13 a.m. on Spotswood Trail in Greene County. VSP Spokesperson Matt Demlein reports that a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was heading eas
Conmole cooks up the perfect evening out
Editor's note: The author of this article is over the age of 21. As a fourth-year student grappling with my encroaching departure from Charlottesville, it is my goal to experience as much of the city as possible before May comes around — including the dozens of highly praised restaurants within city limits.
Craftspeople help build Orange Baptist Church pavilion
ORANGE, Va. (WVIR) - About 50 craftspeople from across North America are teaming up with a local church to build a traditional timber frame pavilion. Orange Baptist Church has been working on the project for about 20 years. Pastor Alan Miller said the pavilion will allow the church to offer...
‘Shocked’ Students react to JMU receiving an ‘F’ on freedom of speech
JMU received an ‘F’ on freedom of speech for the second year in a row, according to a Freedom for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) survey. It surveyed 298 students or around 1.4% of JMU’s undergraduate class. Some students say this is not representative of their own experience.
On the agenda: Richmond 1% sales tax, Hanover comprehensive plan, Moses Malone Boulevard
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Central Virginia. The committee will be discussing the upcoming 1% sales tax referendum and potential revenue from a future cannabis tax, as well as outlining legislative priorities for the 2027 General Assembly session. 4 p.m. Monday (informal meeting), 6 p.m. Monday (f
Six displaced by Sunday night fire in Albemarle County
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Six people were displaced Sunday night by a fire in a residence in the 1700 block of Solomon Rd., according to Albemarle Fire Rescue. Firefighters were dispatched around 9:11 p.m. to the address. The first crews arrived two minutes later to find smoke...
Veterans’ town hall held at Piedmont Virginia Community College
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Supporting military families as they relocate to the Commonwealth was front and center at a legislative town hall Saturday at Piedmont Virginia Community College. State Sen. Creigh Deeds and Dels. Amy Laufer, Katrina Callsen and Michael Feggans sat down with local veteran advocates to addr
Virginia unable to catch up in time, stumbling early in loss against UCF
Virginia volleyball hit the road this weekend, traveling down to the sunshine state to take on UCF on their home court. Although the Cavaliers (3-3, 0-0 ACC) hoped to bounce back after their loss Wednesday evening, the Knights (7-1, 0-0 Big 12) crushed those hopes in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-21, 25-21.
