Charlottesville VA

On December 8, 2025, CAT will end all fixed-route bus service early at 7:00 p.m. This is due to refreezing roads and slippery conditions. Reports indicated that some buses began to slide, leading to this decision.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Give yourself extra time this morning. Some roads are still icy. Be cautious approaching bridges, overpasses, and secondary roads. Also be careful walking on sidewalks, driveways, steps, and decks. Temperatures will be much colder than our normal highs. However, an...

In an era of increasing demand for power, the price to generate electricity is increasing. Some property owners may take advantage of their rooftops to install solar panels to offset costs. On Wednesday, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors will adopt a resolution of intent to make it easier to do...

The City of Charlottesville reminds residents that property owners must clear snow, sleet, and ice from sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall ends, as stated in City Code Section 28-25. The city has declared the end of snowfall as 7:00 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025. The deadline for snow removal is 7:00 PM on...

WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Waynesboro woman charged following a fatal crash earlier this year will spend at least a dozen years in prison. According to online records, Brianca Elaine Estes was sentenced Monday in Waynesboro Circuit Court. The 32-year-old Estes pleaded guilty to five charges back in...

Plans are moving ahead for a mixed-use development in Fifeville that will include a grocery co-op and low-cost housing, but residents need city funding to get the project to the finish line. The post Fifeville moves one big step closer to having a community-owned grocery store, and it wants the city’s help appeared...

With temperatures remaining below freezing Monday night and into Tuesday morning, VDOT is warning of the impact on roads and sidewalks.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The salt used to treat roads and sidewalks before winter storms may be helpful to humans, but the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA said, the chemicals in that ice melt can be harmful to pets. The organization recommends dog owners rinse off their pets’ paws after returning from winter...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is highlighting car safety measures as winter weather continues across the region. Even if main roads appear clear, side streets and back roads may still be dangerous, so experts say drivers should avoid driving unless necessary. Before...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - *First Alert Weather Day* will continue into Tuesday morning. The latest snow is slowly exiting the region tonight. Additional snow accumulations half an inch to one and a half inches. Snow amounts Monday did vary from north to south across our area, with general amounts in and around...