Charlottesville VA

Gun violence in Virginia is down from a 2021 peak, but there’s still work to be done across the Commonwealth, according to University of Virginia researchers. By examining how fear, social media, and loss of community resources contribute to gun violence among youth and young adults, the researchers hope to inform...

PACEM (shelter-network / outreach for homelessness) Accepts clothing, shoes, toiletries, backpacks, sleeping bags and other essentials for guests in shelter programs. ReimagineCVA. Stepping Stone Charlottesville Focused on supporting babies and toddlers / families — they collect new or gently used items, including...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for much of the region, with a Winter Storm Warning for Buckingham county until 5 pm. Light snow will begin this morning through mid afternoon. Later in the day light snow showers will gradually end by the evening. 1″-3″ of snow will...

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Crews along Route 29 are keeping the highway and main roads mostly clear, but much of Nelson County remained slushy and slick throughout the day. Nelson County Sheriff Mark Embrey said his deputies were tied up with snow-related incidents all morning. He said that on days like this, they...

Cruising down Plank Road and spot a packed parking lot around dinner time? That is usually your first sign you are near Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie, where locals and road trippers happily wait for a table. The pies are creative, the vibe is unfussy, and the service makes you feel like a regular on your first visit.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville’s Revolutionary Soup has been recognized by PETA for its vegan spicy peanut tofu soup. The restaurant on the Downtown Mall made PETA’s list of national “Souper Vegan Awards.” The spicy vegan specialty joins soups from Louisville, Portland, Ithaca, and Huntsville in...

Virginia code allows for localities to have elected school boards who can set their own policy, but any decisions on spending for new schools are actually made by other officials chosen by voters. Government activities in Albemarle County including spending are guided by a strategic plan adopted by the Board...

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) announced on the department’s social media page that someone has been trying to impersonate the Community Development Department with fake invoices. These emails are being sent to individuals who have applied for land use approvals through...

Research out of the University of Virginia’s School of Medicine is looking at how inflammatory molecules inside blood vessels can lead to high blood pressure.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The most treacherous driving conditions may still lay ahead. Area roads through midday Monday were mostly calm and clear, with snow sticking to grass and other surfaces, but not roadways. However, weather forecasters expected temperatures to be falling into the 20s throughout...