Man found dead after forcing entry into Virginia elementary school: Police
No students were hurt, but a staff member suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to authorities.
Police up West Haven presence, investigating possible link between recent shootings
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville Police will have an increased presence in the West Haven neighborhood following three shooting incidents there in the past week, CPD Chief of Police Michael Kochis told Cville Right Now on Wednesday. Police are investigating the possibility that at least two of t
UVA’s Claudius Project: Deadly and Poisonous Mushrooms in Virginia
There’s a bit of gallows humor you’ll hear around mushroom experts, and it goes something like this: Every mushroom is edible. Some only once. That pithy point could serve as the unofficial subtitle of the recently released The Claudius Project (University of Virginia, 2025), the final volume in a grimly informative tr
Police respond to reported shooting at Virginia elementary school
Police are on scene of a reported shooting at an elementary school in Virginia, local and federal officials said. The incident took place at Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Waynesboro Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Ryan Barber said. Waynesboro is a city in the state's Shenandoah Valley region,
Bruce Pirie Named Men’s Lacrosse Director of Operations
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Virginia men’s lacrosse head coach Kevin Cassese announced on Tuesday (Sept. 1) the hiring of Bruce Pirie as the program’s director of operations. Pirie will assist with the Cavaliers’ travel logistics, program budget and planning, and execution of key events. Pirie brings more...
Five reasons not to study abroad
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column. As I return for my final year of college, I find myself reflecting on my past spring semester abroad in Paree. If you didn’t know, that’s how we pronounce “Paris” over in the land of bagets and kwasohns. Specifically, I’ve reflected on how difficult my return to normal lif
Charlottesville gives Dewberry 60 days to submit a written plan for half-finished hotel
The City of Charlottesville finally seems to have had enough of the half-built Dewberry, née Landmark, hotel at 201 E. Water St. In an August 19 letter, City Attorney John Maddux gave John Dewberry, Dewberry Capital, and Deerfield Square Associates II, LLC 60 days to submit a written plan for the building that’s sat in
11 Virginia Restaurants Where A Great Steak Doesn’t Mean An Eye-Watering Bill
A sizzling steak arriving at the table does not have to come with a bill that makes you wince. In Virginia, plenty of restaurants know how to serve a satisfying cut of beef while keeping the price within reach. You might find a well-seasoned sirloin at a relaxed neighborhood spot,...
Another busy year for Loaves and Fishes food pantry
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -For some families, a trip to the food pantry used to be rare. It is becoming part of a monthly routine as more people seek help. Jane Colony Mills, executive director of Loaves and Fishes, said she is seeing more people needing help as federal food assistance cuts push more families to the
Virginia Tech vs. VMI Week 1: How to watch, weather, odds, announcers, and more
The James Franklin era at Virginia Tech begins on Saturday night when they host VMI. Here is all you need to know about the upcoming game.

















