Charlottesville VA

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Passerby’s on U.S. 29 near Old Rio Mills Road Monday afternoon, July 28, might have heard a small boom, as part of a planned explosion was part of an ongoing project by Rivanna Water and Sewer. “Our goal is that you are not able...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT), in partnership with the City of Charlottesville, invites the public to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of a new bus shelter at Midway Manor. The event will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, July 29, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the CAT bus...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As the summer heat continues, one veterinarian is highlighting pet health. He says many signs of heat exhaustion or stroke in dogs are obvious but many miss it. “Sadly, most of the time, the dogs are telling us very clear and loud, but people just weren’t...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. Dress for comfort. It will be another hot and humid day across the region. Real feel conditions, once you factor in the humidity, will be over 100. This steamy air mass will remain in place through the middle of the week. Meanwhile, we are tracking a cold front that will...

Let’s start with this: we deserve to be happy. Not just content. Not just getting by. But truly, freely, and deeply happy…without waiting for the other shoe to drop. Without guilt. Without shrinking. And this year, as we mark the 5th anniversary of Soul of Cville, we’re leaning...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Amidst legal uncertainty around Charlottesville’s zoning ordinance, Free Enterprise Forum’s Neil Williamson worries the financial cost to the blunder will be hefty. “I believe this is greater than a billion-dollar problem,” Williamson said. Williamson predicts the city will be seeing...

HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The Harrisonburg man who was involved in a standoff with police earlier this year has had his probation revoked and will spend nearly 9 years in jail. Sean Barb had a hearing Monday morning in Rockingham County Circuit Court and according to online records,...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – When Fray Road collapsed due to high water, Sam and Ruth Fogelgren were at their home in Advance Mills Village. Their two young daughters were out with the children’s grandmother, on the other side of the road. It took two days for...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – Whether you’re looking to take in cinematic short films, indie-folk brilliance, or a string-backed Coldplay tribute, there’s plenty to explore across the region. Each week, Anand Harsh of 106.1 The Corner will direct your attention to the music and arts events happening in...

The Albemarle County Police Department is attempting to locate 30-year-old Christian Tyler Contrado. Contrado’s last known location was in Charlottesville. He last made contact via text message on July 25, and was last seen wearing a plain white T-shirt and burgundy board shorts with black Crocs, carrying a black...