Charlottesville VA

A senior at Monticello High School is working to improve financial literacy for the next generation of students.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - In Nelson County, confusion over who to call when an animal needs help could be delaying response. The Nelson County SPCA says many people reach out to them first — even in situations where the organization cannot respond. “There’s been some confusion between what...

Two Nebraska State Patrol leaders have graduated from the inaugural multi-state police cohort of the National Criminal Justice Command College (NCJCC) at the University of Virginia. Captain Andy Ecklund and Lieutenant Toby Czapla were among 32 graduates from 18 state police agencies. Graduation ceremonies were held Thursday in Charlottesville, Virginia.

A series of encampments along the west side of the Rivanna River near Free Bridge is keeping residents, business owners, and city officials treading water, at odds over what to do, as WMRA’s Christine Kueter reports from Charlottesville. [sound of river, traffic, birds]. Gabe Silver gets why people love...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville’s Fire Department is in the market for smaller fire trucks, after input from a number of community cyclists and walkers at a recent town hall meeting. “Charlottesville is a very bike-friendly community, walk-friendly community, and sometimes when they see our fire...

Healthcare hiring is strong in Albemarle County right now, especially around Charlottesville. From travel roles to full-time hospital positions, there’s something for every medical professional.

AFTON, Va. (WVIR) - CORRECTION FROM PREVIOUS VERSION: As of 2:47 p.m., the truck is still leaking propane. The truck holds 2,200 gallons of propane. Cleanup is underway after a propane truck overturned in Albemarle County. This accident happened along the 7500 block of Plank Road at 9:23 a.m. 50...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. It’s a cooler start to the work and school day. The cold front that delivered needed showers to the region has moved east. High pressure is building in, and will provide plenty of sunshine. Temperatures will be trending much cooler compared to last weeks 80s. A second cold front will advance across the region, reinforcing colder conditions by mid...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A little rain did not stop the Easter fun on Sunday, April 5, at Kimpton The Forum Hotel. The hotel’s third annual Easter egg hunt invited families to search the garden for Easter treats and make a donation of stuffed animals or books to share with kids at the UVA Children’s Hospital.

Four organizers spent months planning Daigakon, which drew anime and video game fans from around Central Virginia.