Charlottesville VA

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — On March 9, the Center admitted the first Black Bear cub of 2026—a young female that was found alone, muddy, and shivering at a residence in Bedford County. The finder watched the cub for six hours but did not see any signs of the mother. Department of Wildlife Resources staff...

NORFOLK, VA (Rocktown Now) — The instructor killed in Thursday’s deadly shooting at Old Dominion University has been identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, a retired Army officer and ROTC instructor, according to a statement shared by Voorhees University. Police received reports of an active shooter on ODU’s...

“We don’t do anything to try to get people to leave reviews. They just do or they don’t. At our quarterly all-staff meetings, we read the reviews from that quarter, and we don’t have to curate them or anything. They’re all glowing.” — Ron Copeland, Co-owner, The Little Grill.

Andy Gneiting values his recycling job at the University of Virginia, but he wants his work, associated with waste and physical demands, to matter more by gaining a seat at the table to negotiate his labor rights. “My job at UVA is not undignified because of digging through used tissues,...

Economists at the University of Virginia predict unemployment will rise this year to 4.4%. Joao Ferreira, acting director of the Center for Economic and Policy Studies, says job growth is already down. “Consulting, technical and professional services we started seeing a decline, and last year Virginia closed the year...

“Dino’s Woodfire Pizza & Grill is now in Ruckersville,” owner Dino Hoxha said Thursday afternoon, adding he planned a soft opening the remainder of the week with a limited menu. Next week, we will have our full menu. The restaurant, located at 8837 Seminole Trial, will be open Tuesdays through Thursdays from 11 a.m....

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. After record high temperatures the past couple of days, to rain and showers today. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Blue Ridge mountains until 3 pm. A couple of inches of snow will be possible there. Untreated surfaces may see a light dusting, as colder air...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - DISH Network customers lost access to WVIR on Tuesday, March 10 after a renewal agreement was not reached. This means DISH customers no longer have access to WVIR and 29News. If you’re a DISH customer, you can still let them know you want WVIR and the...

Charlottesville has plenty of great spots for a fun and festive Easter brunch the whole family will love! Whether you’re in the mood for an elegant buffet or a feast with activities for the kids, there’s something for everyone. From classic Easter breakfasts to unique experiences that bring Easter to life, these...

FLUVANNA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A proposed roughly $1 billion, 115-mile electric transmission line project was front and center in Fluvanna County on Tuesday, March 10, as hundreds of community members gathered for an open house to ask questions and, for many, to voice concerns. Valley Link, a joint venture...