Ryan Odom’s Better Half, Lucia, joins ‘The Hootie & JJ Show’
Being a coach’s wife has its challenges, from moving from job to job, to taking care of the kids, handling moving arrangements, being a shoulder to lean on and hearing criticism from fans, but Lucia Odom has handled it well. Lucia not only has a husband to root for...
Tried as an adult, Louisa teen’s plea rejected by Greene judge
A Louisa County teen saw his hope of a plea deal rejected by Greene County Circuit Court Presiding Judge David M. Barredo on Monday afternoon. Charged as an adult, 16-year-old Shane Andrew Corbin Jr. stood at the bar with Orange defense attorney Angela H. Williams by his side as the judge enumerated why he found the...
Statewide tornado drill taking place today
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — Virginia’s annual statewide tornado drill for 2026 will take place today, March 10, at 9:45 AM. Every school, business, workplace, and family across the state is strongly encouraged to participate in the statewide tornado drill. The drill will be broadcast on NOAA Weather...
Wall To Wall Sunshine, Impressive Warming Trend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. We’ll see wall to wall sunshine today. A southwest wind will warm temperatures into the mid 70s this afternoon. The warming will continue for Tuesday, and Wednesday, as we warm into the 80s. Meanwhile, we are tracking a cold front, that will approach the region later...
Crozet Avenue roundabout set to open Thursday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- The long-awaited Crozet Ave. roundabout, connecting the Rockfish Gap Turnpike and Brownsville Turnpike, is set to open this Thursday, according to a Virginia Department of Transportation release. The announcement emphasizes that construction is not yet complete, and crews will...
On the agenda: Richmond Retirement System, more FY27 budgets
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Greater Richmond, Charlottesville and Albemarle. Note: Richmond recognizes Monday as a holiday, in observance of International Women’s Day. City buildings, including government offices and libraries, will be closed, and trash pickup will not occur. 4 p.m. Tuesday....
Madison BOS learns county’s a ‘training ground’ for public safety
In a series of presentations before the Madison County Board of Supervisors(BOS), officials from the Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) delivered a sobering message: while starting salaries are becoming competitive, the county is increasingly serving as a “training ground” for neighboring...
The Formula Behind Lori Hoffman
Math teacher Lori Hoffman may seem like a relatively new face at FCHS, but she has actually been a teacher for 27 years. That changed in 2021, when she retired to take care of her granddaughter. However, the school soon drew her back, as she returned to FCHS part-time to...
Charlottesville to provide 200 free trees to residents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Charlottesville Department of Utilities customers will have the opportunity to receive one of 200 free trees to plant on their property as part of the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees Program. The trees will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and...
Dominion and AEP plan electrical superhighway — high voltage power lines across seven counties
Two energy giants, Dominion and AEP, are planning to build a high voltage transmission line between substations near Lynchburg and Culpeper. At the Piedmont Environmental Council, analyst Mike Barber says it will have a huge impact on natural resources stretching 115 miles. "It’s going to covert somewhere north of...
