Charlottesville VA

Nancy West was born enslaved almost a decade before Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence. She was freed in the late 18th Century and eventually began purchasing real estate in Albemarle County in 1799. By 1850, she owned property that was valued at $7,000. At that time, she was the wealthiest...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The City of Charlottesville is accepting applications for community development block grants and home investment partnerships. Representatives say the funding opportunities work to support community-focused nonprofits, with projects focused on affordable housing, economic development,...

If you’ve ever wished a scenic train ride could feel a little more like a rolling tasting room—part countryside escape, part curated “flight” of local flavor—the Virginia Scenic Railway (VSR) has built an experience with you in mind. Owned and operated by Buckingham Branch Railroad, VSR offers regularly scheduled...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Icy roads and sidewalks continue to create dangerous conditions across Charlottesville, with the city noting a growing number of accessibility issues as un-shoveled walkways leave residents with physical disabilities unable to navigate the city. Ciara Campbell, who lives in...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Scientists at the University of Virginia say they have identified a small molecule that shuts down a gene driving glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and lethal brain cancers. In lab studies on mice, the molecule slowed the cancer without harming healthy brain cells. Researchers...

SHENANDOAH — Roughly three years or more of planning and negotiations could now reach fruition in the next few months with regard to a meat processing facility being opened in the Town of Shenandoah. According to an article published Tuesday by Shenandoah Newz, the Sullivan Group LLC officially sold the former...

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) — After waiting 4 months, Elkton resident Greg Hansbrough has found a living liver donor. Greg was told in October that he would need a living liver donor transplant, or he would die from complications from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) Cirrhosis. He...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Baltimore, Maryland – Sunny but colder conditions are expected across the Baltimore–Washington region today, with daytime highs remaining below normal across much of the area. According to the National...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – For diners looking to explore bold, comforting flavors beyond the usual dining options, El Ciruelo Honduran Restaurant offers a taste of Honduras right in Charlottesville. Known for its hearty portions and traditional recipes, the local spot has quietly built a following among...

GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Ruckersville Elementary School will host its annual Science Night on Thursday, February 5, featuring more than 100 student-led presentations. The event, described as one of the biggest ever, will transform the school into a hands-on science lab. Students will demonstrate projects covering...