▶︎Eagle Scout Project Aims Refurb of Camp Crockett
Aiden Nichols of Troop 111 is leading a multiweek effort to improve Camp Crockett with a new path, tent pads, and signs, backed by donations from Lowe’s, local supporters, and a private gravel donor. The post ▶︎Eagle Scout Project Aims Refurb of Camp Crockett first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .
Madison BOS PN – Legislative Priorities Special Meeting
Public Notice Board of Supervisors Legislative Priorities’ Special Meeting Please take notice that the Madison County Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting on August 27, 2026, at 4:00 pm at the Madison County Volunteer Fire Department located at 1223 North Main St., Madison, Virginia 22727.The purpose
Take A Ride On A Virginia Murder Mystery Train For A Night You’ll Never...
The train rolls through the countryside, the lights are low, and the story begins to unfold. This Virginia murder mystery train offers a night you will never forget, a combination of good food, live theater, and the romance of rail travel. I climbed aboard on a cool evening and was...
State police conduct helicopter training at Mountain View Upper Elementary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia State Police and local first responders conducted training exercises Saturday morning at Mountain View Upper Elementary School on Founders Pl., drills that included landing a VSP helicopter – Med-Flight 1 – on grounds. VSP was joined by personnel from...
Cville Local Experts: Why Bumble Bees Matter
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – At Holistic Pest Solutions, we spend our days helping homeowners and businesses manage unwanted pests. But not every insect is a pest. In fact, some insects are absolutely essential to the health of our environment—and few are more important than the humble bumble bee. It’s impo
UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center reports nationwide increase in liver injuries from medication
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Calls to poison centers involving liver injuries caused by medications, supplements, alcohol and other substances jumped nearly 400% between 2000-2024, according to a new study from UVA Health. UVA Health Blue Ridge Poison Center Director Dr. Christoper Holstege, MD, led a team
FCSO and FR warn of a scam involving Greenwood Fire Department
The Frederick County Sheriff’s (FCSO) and Frederick County Fire and Rescue are warning citizens of bogus phone calls soliciting money. The caller may be claiming to be representing the Greenwood Fire Department. The victims are told that the fire department is owed money regarding a public safety or fire...
Friday’s storm caused fire, power outages and downed trees
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The major thunderstorm that crossed the Albemarle County and Charlottesville area around 5:30 p.m. Friday, bringing heavy rain, large hail and high winds, downed trees and power lines and caused at least one fire. A lightning strike is believed to be the cause...
Two people, dogs displaced in Albemarle fire possibly caused by lightning strike
Two people and two dogs were displaced Friday evening when a home in Albemarle County caught fire after a possible lightning strike.
Greene Sheriff in hot water with Virginia AG’s office
Greene County Sheriff Steve Smith has said he will not follow a new state law that went into effect July 1, barring local law enforcement agencies working with ICE in rounding up alleged illegal aliens from the roadways of the county. On August 5, Sheriff Smith found out the commonwealth may have found a way to stop h
