Albemarle Supervisors to consider Southwood second phase agreement with Habitat
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A performance agreement between Albemarle County and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville for Phase Two of the Southwood rebuilding tops Wednesday’s agenda for the Board of Supervisors meeting. It’s the first action item in the afternoon session that begins at 1...
Virginia’s Jaylen Jones might have played himself into an expanded role
The SPUR position is an important one in Virginia’s defense. It is usually a bigger cornerback who can operate as a safety slash linebacker. The SPUR is often
A spotlight on women in sports, including locals, at Virginia Beach Super Girl
Rachel “RJ” Jaffe has been skating since she was 8 but became serious about “aggressive” inline skating as an adult. “My original playground and where I learned most of my moves was on the Boardwalk,” the 26-year-old Oceanfront resident said while preparing to “shred” around Woodstock Skate Park in Virginia Beach.
VHSL realignment appeals decisions
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The VHSL released its decisions in regard to appeals submitted for recommended realignment plan for 2027-28 through 2030-31. We had 8 schools in our area that submitted appeals after initial recommendations came out. Alleghany High School was denied a request to move down to Class 2,...
Rustburg native Eden Bigham joins Lynchburg softball coaching staff
LYNCHBURG, Va. – Rustburg native Eden Bigham is returning to the area, joining the University of Lynchburg softball coaching staff as an assistant coach. Bigham joins the Hornets after completing a four-year playing career as a pitcher at the University of Virginia. During her career with the Cavaliers, Bigham...
Charlottesville low-barrier shelter opens as city clears Rivanna River encampments
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some people leaving encampments along the Rivanna River are arriving at a new emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Drive as the city works to clear the camps. Central Arizona Shelter Services, known as CASS, is running the shelter. Staff says there’s been a larger presence than...
Free Bridge campers begin to move out as city opens Holiday Dr. shelter
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – There were no issues Tuesday morning as Charlottesville city officials prepared to clear the Free Bridge homeless encampment, coinciding with that morning’s opening of a low-barrier shelter at 2000 Holiday Dr. Though the encampment’s unhoused population had grown as high as 120.
City of Charlottesville begins clearing Free Bridge encampment
Beyond the Headlines is our twice-weekly newsletter connecting subscribers directly to our journalists. We add context to major stories, go behind-the-scenes, highlight great work from other local outlets or provide more informal snapshots of our community. I’m writing from the Rivanna Trail over by Free Bridge near Pa
PVCC opens new health care simulation lab in Greene County
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -— Piedmont Virginia Community College is expanding after officially opening its new health care simulation lab. Students now have a realistic learning environment and a place to conduct simulations unlike before. Nicole Winkler, dean of health and life sciences at PVCC, said the lab gives s
Henley student places second in state-wide Civics Bee
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – This past July, as students enjoyed their last few weeks of summer break, three Henley Middle School students headed to Williamsburg for the 2026 National Civics Bee Virginia State Finals on July 24. There, Tucker Richmond, an outgoing eighth grader, placed second after...
