Virginia Tech Shines With All-Time Marks at UVA Grand Prix
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia Tech track and field team shined at the UVA Grand Prix Friday, posting multiple podium finishes. Katie Bohlke and Mariana Pestana set personal bests while Kaitlyn Cook moved into the program’s all-time top marks in the triple jump. Roan Kelly also set a meet record in the 3,000...
Friends of JMRL spring book sale underway
The nonprofit organization hosts the sale with shelves, tables, and bins full of material to sell in support of the public library.
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Madison — Furniture & Decor
Looking to freshen up your home without spending a dime? There are a few nice free items available right now in Madison, VA — from furniture to wall art. Check them out below!
UVA Health second in the nation to use MRI in cardiac ablation procedures
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is the second hospital in the country to implement a new way to treat irregular heartbeats with MRI-guided electrophysiology ablations. “The University of Virginia, we will continue to be at the front of the pack, so to speak, in evaluating the latest technologies and...
New Virginia law aims to help animal shelters facing veterinarian shortage
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Animal shelters across Virginia are dealing with a growing challenge—finding enough veterinarians to care for animals. At the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA, that shortage is something staff say they have experienced firsthand. “You bring an animal into a shelter, you want them treated...
Nexus executives held in contempt for $811 million owed
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Michael Donovan and Evan Ajin were held in contempt by the Western District of Virginia Federal Court after an attempted sale of their company. Donovan and Ajin are Nexus executives who have been in and out of the legal system for both criminal and civil offenses. Back in 2024, Nexus...
Upcoming Daigakon convention hopes to attract anime and gaming fans from all over Virginia
For fans of media like anime, gaming and comic books, conventions are an increasingly popular way to find a sense of community and meet like-minded people. Virginia’s convention scene is dominated by several major names, including GalaxyCon Richmond and Nekocon, which attract thousands of visitors every year....
Site development plan under review for Hillsdale pocket park
Albemarle’s growth management policy calls for residential development to be focused in designated areas and for amenities to be in place for the people who live there. However, there are not many parks in the urban sections of the county. This year, Albemarle County is moving ahead with plans...
Mims pushing receivers group hard in spring, possible budding stars and a secret weapon
Having lost six of his top seven producers from his wide receivers corps, Adam Mims just might have the most challenging job of all Virginia position coaches. Mims isn’t sweating it, though, because he sees a lot of potential. “Every year has its challenges and with us losing so...
Waynesboro resident gives back with free meals
Mariah Blair set up near the fire department on Arch Avenue in Waynesboro, handing out free hot dogs, chips, and water.

















