Celebrating 30 years of princess cake, the tomato harvest, and DIY cocktails
This is your excuse to grab hold of that baguette door handle, and whisk yourself into Albemarle Baking Company for a slice of princess cake. A cornerstone of Charlottesville’s food scene, the bakery was founded by husband-and-wife team Gerry Newman and Millie Carson in 1995. When the shop outgrew its first home on...
Man allegedly enters church, attacks congregants after being told there’s no food, coffee
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR/CNN/CNN Newsource/WKRC) — A man allegedly entered a church and attacked several people after being informed there was no food or coffee. A man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking several people inside a Charlottesville church on Sunday morning. Phillip Salkowe has been...
Tiffany Announces Incoming 2025 Signing Class
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia men’s lacrosse head coach Lars Tiffany officially announced the Cavaliers’ incoming 2025 signing class on Tuesday (July 29). Patrick Biese (Chapel Hill, N.C.), Ben Boyer (Dallas, Texas), Owen Crann (Westford, Mass.), Charlie Halpert (Haverford, Pa.), Robby Hopper (Severna Park, Md.),...
Hot and Humid, Few Showers, Isolated Storm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hey! It’s hot and humid again, with a few PM showers/stray storm. Highs are in the low to mid 90s with feel like temperatures touching the 100s. Remember to stay hydrated and do your best to stay cool. Tomorrow is the best chance for widespread...
‘No Place to Call Home’: Working Virginians struggle to secure housing amid rising costs
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Despite working full time, Stephanie Mahoney still doesn’t have a place to call home. Mahoney is one of a growing number of Virginians living in shelters or unstable housing situations while holding down steady jobs. Mahoney had been employed at a fast food restaurant in Staunton for over a...
Motorcycle gang member sentenced to prison for attack at Ciders from Mars in Staunton
STAUNTON — A Pagan's Motorcycle Club gang member who attacked two people at Ciders from Mars last year in downtown Staunton has been sentenced to a seven-year prison term. The attack took place the evening of May 26, 2024, on the back patio of the business, located at 121 S. Lewis St. According to Staunton Assistant...
Doctors, patients and politicians say Medicaid cuts could be a disaster for Virginia
Anna Maria Mendez lives in the Shenandoah Valley, between Harrisonburg and Luray. She takes care of her 94-year-old mother who has dementia. It’s a demanding job, but she’s been able to cope because Medicaid has paid for some in-home care and support services. Now, she’s worried. Even before new cuts to the program...
Albemarle County Fair at James Monroe’s Highland 7/31–8/2
Agricultural celebration and old-time country living come together for three days at the annual Albemarle County Fair. Thursday’s events include a pageant, where kids compete in two classes: Around the Farm and Sunday Best. Friday features live music by Willow Branch and Timber Creek, with sets by Just Wingin’ It and...
ACPD seeks information on location of missing person
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Police Department is seeking the whereabouts of a missing person, Christian Tyler Contrado, 30, who was last seen in Albemarle County on July 25, 2025. Contrado is described as 5 feet 10 inches in height and approximately 170 pounds...
Temps. & Humidity Rise, Before Cool Down
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. It will be another steamy day throughout the region. We’ll see a mix of clouds and sun today, with high temperatures in the 90s. High humidity will make conditions feel like the low 100s. This rather uncomfortable air mass will stay in place through Wednesday. We are...
