This Hidden Virginia Gas Station Is Actually A Gourmet Destination
What if the best meal you’ve ever had was waiting for you at a gas station? Sounds wild, right?. But that’s exactly what happens at Chicken Coop in Lovingston, Virginia. This unassuming spot on Front Street has been turning heads and filling bellies with food so good it makes you forget you pulled up next to a pump.
Accuweather predicts winter’s worst is now behind the region
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With temperatures well into the 50s the last couple of days in the Charlottsville area, Accuweather long-range forecasters predict the worst of the winter cold is now left behind. “As we have progressed with a higher sun angle and more hours of daylight,...
MPS PTO embezzler skirts prison but branded for life
The Somerset woman who stole over $23,000 from the coffers of Madison Primary School PTO received no active prison time in an hour-long sentencing hearing January 28, 2026 in Madison County Circuit Court. Dustine Paige Wright, 35, a mother of four now living in a Ruckersville apartment with her mom...
Nelson County mom pleads guilty in death of her 6-week-old baby
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A Nelson County judge found Autumn Woods, one of two parents charged with the death of their baby, guilty of voluntary manslaughter and felony child abuse on Tuesday. According to court records, the verdict came after a plea agreement. On Dec. 10, 2024,...
Gordonsville ends sewage contract with Rapidan Service Authority
The town says it no longer wishes to be a “middleman” between Rapidan Service Authority and its customers.
In 20 years, this climate organizer hopes central Virginians work together to protect the...
When I imagine our region 20 years from now, I see central Virginians collectively working together for climate justice. I left secondary school in 2008 just as the bottom fell out of the Irish economy with the bursting of the Irish property bubble. Over the years that followed, I felt the effects of economic...
Cville Local Deals: Five must-try dishes at El Comalito
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – In a city known for its vibrant food scene, El Comalito brings the bold, authentic flavors of Mexico to Charlottesville, Virginia. This local taqueria has built a loyal following for its traditional recipes, generous portions and crave-worthy dishes that keep customers coming...
Trees and Madison’s court system
It began with trees – two to be precise. They were mature, tall, and provided food and shelter for wildlife and enjoyment for their owners. That was, until a next-door neighbor decided to cut both down, without permission, and take the wood to his property. Both lots are less than 1.5 acres in size, in a Residential...
Virginia Hosts Richmond in a Closed Game on Wednesday
Virginia will host Richmond on Wednesday (Feb. 11). The game is not open to the public. Fans can watch on ACCNX. Due to icy field conditions at Klöckner Stadium, the game will be played on UVA's practice field and will be closed to the public. Fans can watch the...
Charlottesville Tomorrow receives $500,000 gift from the MacArthur Foundation
This month, the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation made a major gift of $500,000 to the Charlottesville Tomorrow newsroom to strengthen local news in central Virginia. This gift builds on the Foundation’s previous investments in Charlottesville Tomorrow. In 2023, Charlottesville Tomorrow was among the...

















