Police Chief: CPD is ‘last resort’ in moving Free Bridge encampment residents
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – As Charlottesville contemplates what to do with the unhoused people at the Free Bridge encampment as temperatures rise in the summer, Chief of Police Michael Kochis said his officers removing the homeless is “a last resort.”. Kochis said City Manager Sam Sanders...
Despite drought conditions, area reservoirs remain full
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The latest U.S. Drought Monitor has “extreme” drought conditions creeping into the region including all of Nelson, Buckingham and Fluvanna counties and into extreme southern Albemarle, but so far the area reservoirs are holding on to their water levels. The rest...
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank combats food insecurity for students in summer months
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- Many families rely on school meals to provide nourishment to their children. But what happens when the school year ends?. According to data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap, one in seven children face food insecurity in Virginia. That is why the Blue...
Former Staunton PTA treasurer pleads guilty to taking funds
STAUNTON — A Staunton woman was convicted of taking money from an elementary school PTA while she was the treasurer. On Tuesday, May 19, Felicia A. Neil, 39, pleaded guilty in Staunton Circuit Court to a charge of misdemeanor embezzlement. Neil's twin sister, Natasha McCurdy, who stepped down as chair of the Staunton S
Charlottesville Arts Festival at IX Art Park 5/23 & 5/24
The sixth annual Charlottesville Arts Festival returns with a weekend full of creativity, community, and connection. This year’s celebration features 50-plus fine artists and artisans, immersive art experiences, live music, hands-on workshops, and demos throughout the event. Musical acts on the outdoor stage include s
Hot with Showers and Storms
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Hey! Still hot and slightly humid. Highs today will be in the low to upper 90s. Showers are expected to start around 1/3 PM (in the valley) and intensify later tonight (scattered showers/storms). A few storms could even turn severe. The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded the risk to slig
Charlottesville site plans: Seven units at 1101 Cherry Avenue, Pollocks Branch bridge, and a...
Charlottesville City Council adopted a new Development Code in December 2023 that changed the rules for how buildings go through the planning process. This February, Council agreed to updates that made further alterations. This was accompanied by an update of the city’s development manual. Some projects no longer requi
First responders train on newer vehicles as car technology complicates crash rescues
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - First responders say rescuing people from crashes is becoming more complicated as cars become more advanced. Wednesday, May 20 in Greene County, crews got hands-on training cutting through newer vehicles, learning techniques they say could save lives when every second counts. Cars on the roa
Westhaven residents oppose scaled down LV Collective West Main luxury student apartments
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Westhaven residents and activists turned out to Tuesday’s Board of Architectural Review pre-application meeting to voice their opposition to the scaled-down development plans they say would cut the primarily Black neighborhood off from the rest of the city. LV Collective present
‘No big games’ — Virginia aims for stability during ACC Tournament and beyond
When Virginia took two of three at North Carolina back in the first March series, the season’s ceiling appeared to be a trip to Omaha, Neb. for the College World Series. Fast forward to May, and the Tar Heels are ranked No. 2 in the country — their only series loss this year was to the Cavaliers — but Virginia is unran
