Operations at CHO resume following storm damage
The Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport says operations have returned to normal after Monday night’s heavy rain and thunderstorms caused damage.
Rockfish Valley Community Center fundraising to complete long-term projects
AFTON, Va. (WVIR) -The Rockfish Valley Community Center is making a push to finish a 14-year transformation project and is asking the public for help. The total cost of the project is $64,000. The center has raised $33,000 so far and needs to raise $20,000 more to unlock a matching grant of the same amount.
What the data suggests about Greene’s recent immigration raids
How was his English?” an unseen man asks Greene County sheriff’s deputy Capt. Brian Shifflett, as he climbs back into his cruiser a little after 11am on June 23. “Pretty good,” says Shifflett. He’s just pulled over a driver, supposedly for speeding in rainy conditions on a rural road near Stanardsville. But Shifflett a
JABA’s FISH program seeks volunteer mentors across Central Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - JABA’s Friends in School Helping program (FISH) is looking for volunteers across Central Virginia for the upcoming school year. The free program pairs trained mentors with students from pre-school through high school to support them academically and emotionally. Winter Broadhurst, assistan
First Alert: Damaging Storms, Heavy Rain
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Today is a First Alert Weather Day due to the chances for damaging wind gusts, heavy rainfall, and large hail. The main threat is damaging wind gusts, but Flood Watches are currently issued just outside our viewing area. A special weather statement also talks about the enhanced flood risk
Charlottesville Council, School Board to discuss 1% sales tax referendum
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council and the School Board will meet jointly Wednesday and will discuss plans for how funds from a 1% sales tax for school capital projects could be spent if voters approve the raise in November. Before the joint session, the Council...
Waynesboro event venue seeks conditional use permit amid neighbor opposition
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A Waynesboro event venue is seeking a conditional use permit after the city told its owner the permit was required, sparking a debate among neighbors over noise, traffic, parking and safety. Mimosa Farms owner Jill Wallace said she began hosting events at the property in 2023,...
Greener pastures? – Greene’s W&S Director heading to Culpeper Admin job
In a special meeting Tuesday morning, the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors hired a new county administrator. Greene County Water & Sewer Director Thomas J. Hutka will assume the new role on September 1. Hutka, who has been in his Greene County position since July 2024, has overseen a department that was barely fu
Team of young Greene County lifeguards save 14-year-old who went into cardiac arrest
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - What began as another summer day at the pool turned into a life-or-death emergency for a group of young lifeguards in Greene County. On July 17, a 14-year-old boy had just gotten out of the pool at Greene Hills Club when he suddenly collapsed on the deck.
Area schools set to open Wednesday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – It’s back to school Wednesday morning for most area schools, including Albemarle County, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Louisa, Nelson, Augusta. Schools have shifted overall to earlier start days, according to Albemarle County Schools Spokesman Jason Grant, to align with end of year
