Two men arrested in connection with larceny, vehicle pursuit in Albemarle
An Albemarle man and a Charlottesville man were arrested in connection with a larceny and a vehicle pursuit in Albemarle County early Thursday morning. Police recovered firearms and stolen property during the investigation.
Harrisonburg Police Department responds to assault at Purcell Park
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — On Wednesday October 8, at 7:15 pm, the Harrisonburg Rockingham Emergency Communications Center received a call about an assault that had just occurred at Purcell Park. According to a release, a woman was reportedly walking along the trails in Purcell Park when an unknown...
Chesterfield County man arrested for child solicitation in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A Chesterfield County man has been arrested for trying to meet with a 14-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity in Charlottesville’s Azalea Park. According to the Charlottesville Police Department, the investigation of Ricardo Lopez Solis, 29, began on Oct. 1 when...
UVA presidential search progresses amid transparency concerns
UVA faculty overwhelmingly reject federal ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’. For many professors, the message is clear: the compact threatens the independence that higher education depends on. Blue Ridge Community College shooter scare a hoax, Augusta Sheriffs say. Updated: 6 hours ago. An investigation revealed the...
Charlottesville City Council approves $6.2M building purchase for shelter
At Monday’s meeting, the Charlottesville City Council unanimously approved the purchase of 2000 Holiday Drive, a 27,000-square-foot office building that the city plans to turn into a low-barrier shelter as part of its homelessness intervention plan. Officials agreed to buy the 3.8-acre property — which sits close to...
8 Virginia Fried Chicken Gas Stations That Folks Say Are Worth Pulling Over For
The best fried chicken in Virginia might not come from a fancy restaurant — it might come from a gas station off a two-lane road. Golden, peppery, and fried until it crackles, these gas station gems prove that flavor doesn’t care about zip codes or white tablecloths. Travelers pull over for gas and end up leaving...
October 8, 2025: Charlottesville City Council holds first of two readings on use of...
Today’s sponsor is Piedmont Master Gardeners: Now accepting applications for their 2026 training class. Apply by December 1, 2025. The humans reading this note on October 8, 2025 live within a civilization where rail travel is relatively new. On this day in 1829, Robert Stephenson’s Rocket won a contest called the...
Tourism spending nears $1 billion in Charlottesville-Albemarle region
UVA faculty overwhelmingly reject federal ‘Compact for Academic Excellence’. For many professors, the message is clear: the compact threatens the independence that higher education depends on. Blue Ridge Community College shooter scare a hoax, Augusta Sheriffs say. Updated: 7 hours ago. An investigation revealed the...
Governor Youngkin to make Albemarle announcement
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Governor Glenn Youngkin will be in Albemarle County Thursday, October 8. He is announcing what is expected to be a major economic development for the county. 29News plans to cover the event when it kicks off at noon. You can catch it live on air,...
Nexus leader to remain in custody until sentencing
A former Augusta County businessman who pled guilty to federal tax evasion will remain in custody until his sentencing. Listeners are advised that this story contains discussion of attempted suicide. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. Richard Moore appeared in the federal courthouse in Harrisonburg on Wednesday to ask...

















