Laura Fonner’s next adventure takes her to Staunton
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Laura Fonner had only been to Staunton one time, when her daughter had gotten into a car accident. So, when she first interviewed at Zynodoa her first impressions of the small town were not the most positive. “I went over there at the...
Albemarle schools reminds families to securely store firearms and prescription medications
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Albemarle County Public Schools is reminding families to securely store firearms and prescription medications to help prevent accidents and keep potentially dangerous items out of schools. The division sent secure-storage information to families this week as part of an annual requirement
Gov. Spanberger appears in Charlottesville, stumps for Tom Perriello
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Gov. Abigail Spanberger appeared in Charlottesville on Thursday, urging residents of Virginia’s 5th Congressional District to turn out for the start of early voting Friday and support Democratic nominee Tom Perriello. “Tom has a lot of unfinished business to do in the...
‘Where Hope Takes Root’ documentary debuts in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) –Two women who came to Charlottesville through the International Rescue Committee will share their stories Friday as part of an event focused on the experiences of refugees in the community. The International Rescue Committee’s Virginia office is presenting “Where Hope Takes Root:
Meat eaters have fallen in love with this plant-based restaurant in Charlottesville
More people have given up eating meat. That's no problem for diners at a downtown Charlottesville restaurant that serves inventive meatless meals. Even meat lovers enjoy the dishes that are so hearty that they don't miss meat at all, according to Only in Virginia.
7@four Taste Test: UVA brings coastal seafood to Scott Stadium gameday menu
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Gameday concessions in Charlottesville are getting a major upgrade this fall, trading standard stadium fare for fresh coastal flavors. The new lineup includes a jumbo lump crab cake sandwich, seasoned crab fries, and fresh cod fish tacos. UVA’s Chef Terri joins 7@four to give fans a...
West Virginia football’s most concerning questions that need answers against Virginia
The Mountaineers still have questions which need answers ahead of their Week 3 showdown in Charlotte.
More than $5 million in GO Virginia grants announced, includes funding for Shenandoah Valley
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - The Shenandoah Valley is receiving $332,900 in state funding aimed at expanding manufacturing workforce training. Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday that the GO2 Work in Manufacturing Expansion project was awarded the GO Virginia grant. The project covers Augusta County, Waynesboro
Chris Long Foundation debuts new mascot to mark Waterboys anniversary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Chris Long Foundation is adding a new member to its team. His name is Jerry, a bright blue jerrycan created by the foundation to help bring awareness to its Waterboys initiative. Jerry is traveling to 10 different cities, and Charlottesville was first on his list.
From a 40-mph crash to the Jaws of Life: Inside Ruckersville rescue training
RUCKERSVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - First responders from eight states joined fire science students in Ruckersville Thursday for hands-on training focused on rescuing people from modern vehicles. The National Auto Body Council organized the event at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Ruckersville facility. It was the

















