CASPCA says puppy recovering from gunshot wound to the head
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A puppy that suffered a gunshot to her head, costing the dog her left eye, has a bright, healthy outlook after surgery at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA. A staff member now plans to adopt Navani, who is believed to be 7-9 months old. “It’s...
Albemarle park reopening lake to swimming after harmful algae bloom
An Albemarle County park is reopening its lake to swimmers after a harmful algae bloom was detected just before Memorial Day weekend.
Police officers chosen for Charlottesville High School, Middle School
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The two police officers who will work as school resource officers in Charlottesville City Schools next year are coming from within the Charlottesville Police Department. Officer Arron Arreguin will be assigned to Charlottesville High School, while Officer Tyree Kirby will work a
Staunton woman to serve 10 days in jail for leading police on low-speed chase
STAUNTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Staunton woman who led police on a low-speed chase last year will spend 10 days in jail. According to online records, Susan Medeiros Burke pleaded guilty to three charges during a hearing yesterday afternoon in Waynesboro Circuit Court. Among the charges include felony...
80 Acres Farms to close Harrisonburg facility in July
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — 80 Acres Farms, the indoor‑farming company formerly known as Soli Organic and Shenandoah Growers, has notified employees that it will close its Harrisonburg facility on Route 11 later this summer. In a letter to staff, CEO Mike Zelkind said the company intends to cease all operations a
New blood test offers alternative for colorectal cancer screening
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Colonoscopies are no longer the only way doctors can screen for colorectal cancer. Dr. Andrew Wolf, a physician and professor at UVA’s School of Medicine, said new guidelines are opening the door to more screening options as more young adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancer. New
Jeri Seidman aims to rebuild trust as faculty representative to the Board
The Board of Visitors named Jeri Seidman, associate professor of Commerce and outgoing Faculty Senate chair, as the new faculty representative to the Board April 16. Seidman’s position begins July 1, and increasing trust between the Board and the University community is Seidman’s primary goal during her term, she said.
Rainfall spells some drought relief for Albemarle County
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County is seeing relief after months of severe to extreme drought conditions across the region, thanks to desperately needed rainfall. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority say three out of five of its reservoirs are back up to 98 percent full due to steady rainfall over the weekend
Recent rain a temporary reprieve from drought conditions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Nearly 2 1/2 inches of rain fell in the Albemarle County and Charlottesville area between Friday and Wednesday morning, according to Accuweather senior meteorologist Tyler Roys, as the U.S. Drought Monitor cast an “extreme drought” description over a larger portion of the region
How family farmers can survive as land is lost to data centers and developers
Over the last decade, Virginia lost about 500,000 acres of farmland to developers, and experts say we could lose even more. That’s why two non-profits have teamed up to save family farms and to ensure that the next generation can afford to produce local food and jobs. 37-year-old Dustin...
