This Day in History: Unite the Right Rally turns deadly in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WHSV) - Eight years ago on Aug. 12, 2017, the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville turned deadly when one woman died and many others were injured. The formal rally was scheduled to start at noon, though demonstrators had started to gather in Charlottesville the night before. Marchers at the...
Housecalls for people who are homeless
As soldiers prepare to remove people living on the streets of Washington, D.C., cities in Virginia are looking for other ways to help those who lack a permanent address. In Charlottesville, five congregations have divided up the week, each taking one day to provide a free lunch to anyone in need. That’s created an...
Charlottesville’s Tonsler Park hosts community block party
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville activist Tanesha Hudson helped bring the community together at Tonsler Park Sunday, August 10, for a block party focused on peace and unity. Guests enjoyed free food, cold water and music from DJ 59 out of Washington DC as well as high-energy performances from the...
22-unit Windy Knoll project in Crozet deferred
For over twenty years, the Crozet Master Plan has been in place to guide development in one of Albemarle’s designated growth areas. The most recent update was approved by the Board of Supervisors in October 2021. The plan was put together with several guiding principles including one for land...
Weekly Concert & Event Calendar: August 11–17, 2025
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in...
Eight years after A12, Charlottesville’s story still resonates at home and abroad
Eight years after A12, Charlottesville is still in the national dialogue. And while she wasn’t in town (or the country) for the anniversary this year, local author Deborah Baker says it has been top of mind for her as she discusses her book, Charlottesville: An American Story, around the world.
Bussing mixup leaves some county families scrambling for a ride to school
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A communication mix-up has some Albemarle County students and their families scrambling for a ride to school ahead of the first day of classes. Parents said the school division failed to communicate the procedure for adding students who are transitioning from elementary...
VDOT seeks public input on busy Downtown Charlottesville intersection
Icarus Medical has created a new knee, ankle, and foot brace. The brace goes by the name of Zeus. The Soul of Cville is returning to Ix Art Park with a week-long celebration leading up to the main event on Saturday.
Rising country singer’s mom stabbed to death in home invasion: ‘Never seen anything like...
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) – A rising country singer lost his mother in a deadly home invasion in Virginia. Country artist Spencer Hatcher’s mother was killed and his father was injured during a home invasion on Aug 3. The alleged intruder was also killed by Spencer Hatcher’s father...
Back-To-School Bash brings community, resources and celebration to Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Free haircuts, backpacks and school supplies, Charlottesville’s back to school bash had it all to get the kids ready. Outside the Cherry Avenue Boys and Girls Club, Toyota Charlottesville teamed up with the Kids in Need Foundation to give away 400 backpacks, each one filled with supplies...