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...
Community rallies for girls after deadly fire
KEWICK, Va. (WVIR) - The First In Foundation, with the support of the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company, has launched a fundraising effort to assist the young daughters of Steve and Ashley Williams. The couple tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Sunday morning, October 5. According to...
New restaurant to replace Blue Moon Diner vacancy
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new restaurant is looking to open at 606 West Main Street, the former location of the Blue Moon Diner that closed in 2024. A new restaurant called “Maggie’s Midtown” has applied for a license with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority on West Main Street.
Waynesboro Police Department seeks public’s help in multiple vandalism incidents
WAYNESBORO, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Waynesboro Police Department (WPD) is seeking information from the public regarding multiple acts of vandalism that occurred overnight between October 7 and October 8, 2025, in the downtown area. Incidents include:. The destruction of a business front window on Ohio Street. Damage...
‘Better than what they had before’: Charlottesville High School responds to student requests for...
On a sunny September afternoon, Charlottesville High School students headed to the cafeteria and lined up for a new lunch item that has been a hit since its first day. Rice bowls have made a splash among students, and adding them to the menu was years in the making, as Charlottesville City Schools wanted to respond...
Ken Ono shares his path to becoming an expert of mathematics
Ken Ono, STEM advisor to the provost and professor of mathematics, joined the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series Friday evening to share his journey to becoming the mathematician he is today. At the event, Ono presented to members about his life and his studies of mathematics.
Riverbend Development files plans for 33-unit apartment building at site of old church
Riverbend Development intends to use Charlottesville’s new development code to bring as many as 239 apartments to an area of the city that street signs refer to as Downtown Belmont. In late September, the company filed plans with Neighborhood Development Services to demolish a former church at 914 Monticello...
Charlottesville City tackles invasive vines in parks
GOP Snub, Dem Text Scandal: Virginia’s statewide races hit by late-game twists. At least two of Virginia’s statewide races are in a twist tonight. Greene County School Board: Two vacancies, zero candidates. Updated: 17 hours ago. Greene County is looking to fill two vacant seats on its school...
Student Health and Wellness confirms small spike in Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Student Health and Wellness confirmed Friday that 15 patients have received positive diagnoses for Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease since the end of August. This marks a small, but notable, spike in the viral infection among University students. HFMD is a contagious illness originating from a virus that typically causes...
Jury to decide future of Charlottesville’s zoning ordinance in September 2026
A trial over Charlottesville’s zoning ordinance will be heard by a jury, but not until next year. In January 2024, a group of Charlottesville residents sued the city over the ordinance, which the City Council passed unanimously in December 2023 and which took effect in February 2024. Broadly, it allowed for more...
