Firefly Restaurant hosts pinball tournament to support Charlottesville roller derby
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Firefly Restaurant and Game Room hosted a pinball tournament supported by the Charlottesville Roller Derby. Entry into the tournament was $10. The restaurant also features a Charlottesville Roller Derby-themed pinball machine that benefits the team. Participants came from across the...
On the agenda: Budget work sessions, Chesterfield administrator candidates
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Albemarle, Chesterfield and Henrico counties and the cities of Richmond and Charlottesville. The committee is expected to consider a proposal to expand Richmond’s first-time homebuyer for city employees to include school board employees. All committee votes are...
Early storms and clouds could reduce severe impact of storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Urging no one to let their guard down, Accuweather meteorologist Jason Caterina told WINA Morning News some storms ahead of the main line of thunderstorms on the leading edge of a strong cold front could reduce severe impacts in the Charlottesville area. Monday’s...
Designs unveiled for pieces made from Charlottesville’s dismantled Robert E. Lee statue
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center is holding an exhibit through May 30 to get public input on the proposed designs.
Staunton man given three-decades in prison for drug distribution
A Staunton man convicted of felony drug charges and facing an automatic mandatory-minimum sentence has been given 30 years in prison following a failed attempt to have his verdict set aside. Gregory S. Chaplin, 40, was sentenced Friday, March 13 in Augusta County Circuit Court. Following an Aug. 7 bench trial, a...
6 bomb threats at Virginia colleges following ODU shooting
Bomb threats have been made at other Virginia colleges following the Old Dominion University shooting in Norfolk, where one person was killed, and two were injured. The threats were made toward on-campus libraries. Evacuations occurred at the following Virginia colleges:
Best Buddies fosters friendships between students and adults with IDD
At the annual Valentine’s Dance last month, University students and adults alike gathered to play games, enjoy snacks, make crafts and hit the dance floor in style. For many participants, this dance is among the favorites of the many events run by Best Buddies, an international organization working to build...
VDOT closing Weaver Hollow Road in Madison this week for bridge construction
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will temporarily close Weaver Hollow Road at the bridge over Leathers Run in Madison County from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 20 to allow crews to complete bridge construction work. During this time the road will be closed to through traffic in the work area....
What Ryan Odom said following Virginia’s loss to Duke
Opening statement Really proud of the guys today in a big-time environment, to be able to play for a championship was really special. These guys chose Virginia for all the right reasons and wanted an opportunity to make the most of their time here with us. What they've done is remarkable. The five seniors that made...
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority offering free mulch
When individuals and businesses drop brush and other vegetative material off at the Ivy Solid Waste and Recycling Center, the organic matter is converted into a useful garden supply. “Trees, shrubs, and brush are processed and ground to create a high-quality mulch that is naturally colored and free of artificial...
