Man turns self in, wanted for attempted murder after Charlottesville officer-involved shooting
A 30-year-old man has turned himself in after being wanted in connection to a shooting in Albemarle and an officer-involved shooting in Charlottesville earlier this year, resulting in attempted murder charges.
UVA and Clemson doctors create framework for integrating AI tools into hospitals
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Doctors at UVA Health and Clemson University have developed a framework to help hospitals evaluate artificial intelligence tools without prioritizing cost savings over patient care. Andrew Taylor, an emergency physician and professor at the UVA Emergency Medical Center, and Arwen Declan, a
‘Full, loud, and fun’: South Street Tavern looks to bring people together
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A familiar Downtown Charlottesville address is preparing for its next chapter. The team behind The Fitzroy is transforming the former South Street Brewery building into South Street Tavern, a new sports bar concept that aims to preserve the building’s legacy as a community gathe
Five decades after opening on East Water Street, the C&O continues to define Charlottesville...
Earlier this year, the C&O Restaurant posted on Instagram: “On March 22, 1976, Philip Stafford and Sandy McAdams opened the C&O Restaurant. Fifty years later, everyone in this town has a C&O story.”. The restaurant’s greatest story, though, belongs to the people who shaped it. It begins with the...
Police serve ice cream to raise funds for Special Olympics Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville and Albemarle County law enforcement officers traded their badges for ice cream scoops Tuesday to raise money for Special Olympics Virginia. Officers served ice cream from 1 to 3 p.m. during the Scoops for Champions fundraiser at Ben & Jerry’s. The event supports Special Ol
AAA disperses tips for driving if caught in severe weather
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Parts of Nelson and Albemarle counties saw severe thunderstorms warnings Tuesday afternoon with more severe weather possible Wednesday. With recent forecasts like these in mind, AAA is making sure drivers know what to do if caught in severe weather. Morgan Dean with AAA...
Charges certified in Waynesboro sanitizer case involving aide
A former Waynesboro Public Schools teacher’s aide arrested after an incident with a student earlier this year had two charges certified to the grand jury following a preliminary hearing. Douglas R. Woodside, 67, of Charlottesville, appeared in Waynesboro Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court on Monday, July 20. The Wayne
SugarBear Ice Cream: A sweet addition to Charlottesville’s food scene
Charlottesville has built a reputation as a destination for good food. Yet, one area where I feel the city has fallen short is its ice cream scene. While you can never go wrong with a classic scoop from Chaps, I spent much of my first year in Charlottesville missing the more inventive ice cream shops I grew up with bac
▶︎Exclusive: Greene sheriff vows to continue ICE work despite protests, legal questions
Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith says his office will keep assisting federal immigration agents despite growing protests, questions about officer safety, and criticism over how detainees are handled. In an exclusive interview with The Piedmont Journal Recorder on Tuesday, Smith defended his office’s cooperation with
Albemarle County to hold design public hearing on Eastern Avenue extension
Eastern Avenue is a partially-built roadway in Crozet that has been called for in the multiple versions of the Crozet Master Plan, a document intended to guide development of infrastructure in one of the county’s designated growth areas. “The 2010 Plan recommended that Eastern Avenue be constructed by developers...

















