AgeWell Senior Living Assumes Management of Seven Communities in Virginia, South Carolina
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. — AgeWell Senior Living has assumed the management of seven communities located in Virginia and South Carolina. The properties include communities in Berryville, Fishersville and Harrisonburg, Virginia, as well as communities in Camden, Fort Mill, Harstville and Indian Land, South Carolina. “We a
UVA Health warns of unsafe car seats, points out telltale signs
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - In the past year, the UVA Medical Center has spotted at least five counterfeit car seats. However, there are a few signs that could indicate an unsafe one. Unapproved car seats typically lack a chest clip, have straps that aren’t wide enough, and have no adjustable...
City adds portable toilets and hand-washing stations near Rivanna River encampment
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville has added new resources near an unhoused encampment along the Rivanna River, installing portable toilets, a medium-sized dumpster and hand-washing stations along the trail. Afton Schneider, director of communications and public engagement for Charlottesville, said the city
Virginia GA told to expect Governor’s budget amendments by midnight Friday
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Virginia General Assembly sent a biennial budget to Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Monday, but the work may not be done. Sen. Creigh Deeds said to Cville Right Now that he was told to expect amendments to the budget for the Assembly to review to be sent on Friday, and that the b
Charlottesville Opera hosts annual Kids Fest
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Charlottesville Opera hosted its annual Kids Fest today, a free family event designed to introduce children to the art of opera. This year's event featured a behind-the-scenes look at Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and drew more than 300 attendees, making it the largest Kids F
▶︎Madison supervisors steer more money to Hoover Ridge as costs keep climbing
Madison County leaders approved new funding for Hoover Ridge Park, raised the transient occupancy tax to 6%, and backed July 4 events as drought concerns linger. The post ▶︎Madison supervisors steer more money to Hoover Ridge as costs keep climbing first appeared on The Piedmont Journal Recorder .
City-provided toilets improve waste concerns at the Rivanna encampment
As the unhoused encampment by the Rivanna River near Free Bridge grows, so have community concerns about sanitation—even though recent tests show very low levels of harmful bacteria in the water downstream. New temporary facilities provided by the city could help both the river and its new residents until Charlottesvil
Hardware, James Rivers being searched after kayak washes ashore
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A kayak that washed up ashore near the Hardware River in Scottsville has prompted a search of that body and the James River, the Fluvanna County Fire Department announced on social media late Tuesday night. According to the FCFD, a green kayak was...
Early Showers, Late Clearing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. It’s a rather cloudy start to the work day. You’ll need the umbrella. A slow moving cold front will deliver additional showers to the region. As the front advances across area showers will end later this afternoon. Some late clearing will be possible towards evening. Humidity
UVA names Yael Grushka-Cockayne as new Darden School Dean starting Aug. 1
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The University of Virginia has named Yael Grushka-Cockayne, an award-winning teacher, scholar and academic leader, to become the Darden School of Business’s 10th dean on Aug. 1, according to the University publication UVA Today. According to the announcement, the current Darden
