FCSO and FR warn of a scam involving Greenwood Fire Department
The Frederick County Sheriff’s (FCSO) and Frederick County Fire and Rescue are warning citizens of bogus phone calls soliciting money. The caller may be claiming to be representing the Greenwood Fire Department. The victims are told that the fire department is owed money regarding a public safety or fire...
Friday’s storm caused fire, power outages and downed trees
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The major thunderstorm that crossed the Albemarle County and Charlottesville area around 5:30 p.m. Friday, bringing heavy rain, large hail and high winds, downed trees and power lines and caused at least one fire. A lightning strike is believed to be the cause...
Two people, dogs displaced in Albemarle fire possibly caused by lightning strike
Two people and two dogs were displaced Friday evening when a home in Albemarle County caught fire after a possible lightning strike.
Greene Sheriff in hot water with Virginia AG’s office
Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith has said he will not follow a new state law that went into effect July 1, barring local law enforcement agencies working with ICE in rounding up alleged illegal aliens from the roadways of the county. On August 5, Sheriff Smith found out the commonwealth may have found a way to stop h
UVA Health joins national sarcoidosis registry to improve treatment and research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -UVA Health is now part of a national sarcoidosis registry aimed at improving understanding of a complex immune disease that can affect nearly every organ in the body. Sarcoidosis most commonly affects the lungs but can also impact the heart, nervous system, and skin. Doctors say the...
School Board member pushes back on Commonwealth Attorney’s criticism
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Dr. Kate Acuff, the longest-tenured member of the Albemarle County School Board, responded Friday to comments made by a member of the Commonwealth Attorney’s office during a court appearance Thursday in which he cast aspersions on the school division. Chief Deputy Commonwealth’s
Charlie Obaugh acquires Campus Ford in Virginia
Charlie Obaugh Auto Group has acquired Campus Ford in Waynesboro, Virginia, from Matt McMurray. The transaction was announced in August 2026, with Performance Brokerage Services serving as the exclusive buy-side advisor. The acquisition adds Ford to Charlie Obaugh Auto Group’s brand portfolio and brings the group to si
Over 5,500 Central Virginia homes, businesses without power amid severe storms
Over 5,500 Central Virginia homes and businesses are without power Friday evening amid severe storms.
Tornado warning issued in Albemarle, other counties
A tornado warning was issued for Albemarle County and other nearby counties on Friday.
Co-owner of Ragged Mountain shop is walking 25 miles to support Innisfree Village
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The co-owner of Ragged Mountain Running Shop will walk 25 miles on Sunday, August 16 to raise money and awareness for Innisfree Village, a life-sharing community for adults with intellectual disabilities in Crozet. Audrey Sackson, who also serves on the Innisfree Village board, will begin
