Nelson County addresses sewage overflows at Wintergreen treatment plant
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Residents are raising concerns about repeated overflows at the Wintergreen Wastewater Treatment Plant after partially treated sewage has been released into nearby waterways. ABC13 visited the treatment plant last month and observed fluid spilling out behind the facility. As a warning, some...
Virginia Weather Update: Snow Changing From Rain Could Slow Travel Near Luray and Harrisonburg...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Harrisonburg, Virginia – Drivers along the Interstate 81 corridor in the Shenandoah Valley could encounter slick roads within hours Thursday morning as rain changes to snow and brief heavy bursts move...
ACPD, VSP and FBI spread awareness on Crypto scams
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — In response to spike in reported case of cryptocurrency scams, the Albemarle County Police Department, Virginia State Police and FBI are looking to spread awareness on the crime’s increasing prevalence. 29 total cases were reported in Albemarle between Jan. 1, 2025, to...
Jeff Jones honored for his fight against cancer
Anyone who has asked me over the years who my favorite coach to work with has been, I’ve quickly answered Jeff Jones, because he “gets it.” He has always had a keen understanding of what my job as a sports journalist involved and was always incredibly accommodating.
Brush fires along Afton Mountain mostly contained, crews monitor hot spots
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Nelson County Fire and Rescue says the brush fires that burned along Afton Mountain are now mostly under control, with crews continuing to monitor a few remaining hot spots. Fire Chief Curtis Sheets said Nelson County crews and members of the Rockfish Fire Department...
Albemarle County School Board to vote March 12 on proposed changes to student clubs...
The proposed policy changes have been in the works for months but gained new attention after discussion around the growing presence of groups like Turning Point USA on school campuses. The post Albemarle County School Board to vote March 12 on proposed changes to student clubs following controversy over guest...
Cryptocurrency scams double in Albemarle County, targeting elderly residents
Cryptocurrency scams more than doubled in the past year in Albemarle County, with nearly 30 reports filed between January 2025 and now.
Flock cameras generate mixed bag of local sentiments
Automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, are widespread across our broadcast region and the nation. Harrisonburg is the latest local city to face pressure from grassroots groups to remove the technology from public streets. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports in the first installment of a two-part series. Law enforcement...
A Night In Nashville at Three Notch’d Brewery 3/14
Pull on your boots and tip back your hat for A Night In Nashville, a country-fied fundraiser supporting The Front Porch and local music education. Try your luck in silent auctions, raffles, and the casino room as downhome sounds fill the air. Timbo and Lonesome Country make their way up from Music City with soulful...
New “Spirit Pump” allows Tiger Fuel customers to help CCS PTO
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- Customers at The Markets will now have an easy, convenient, and unique opportunity to help the Charlottesville City-wide PTO fund. The “Spirit Pump” can be utilized by customers of the Tiger Fuel location on Preston Avenue in Charlottesville starting on Wednesday. The bright...

















