Charlottesville Christmas tree pickup starts Jan. 12
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The City of Charlottesville will be doing curbside Christmas tree pickup for recycling next week. A city release announced starting Jan. 12, trees must be at the curb by 7 a.m. for collection that week. The trees must be clear of all decorations,...
Cville Local Deals: Moe’s Original BBQ delivers bold southern flavor
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – When cravings call for smoky barbecue, hearty portions and no-frills Southern comfort food, Moe’s Original BBQ in Charlottesville answers with confidence. Known for its slow-smoked meats, scratch-made sides and relaxed atmosphere, this local favorite has become a reliable...
Charlottesville Mayor reflects on 2025, looks ahead to challenges in new year
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville’s City Council meets Monday for its annual organizational meeting to start the year, a session where the body will choose its leadership. Will current Mayor Juandiego Wade serve another two-year term in that post?. “I certainly have the capacity to do...
Stuarts Draft woman hit, killed by driver while walking at night
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that happened Friday, January 2, at about 10:40 p.m. on the 2300 block of Tinkling Spring Road in the Stuarts Draft area of Augusta County. According to VSP, a female pedestrian was walking westbound in the...
People Drive From All Over Virginia To Hunt For Deals At This Massive Antique...
There’s something almost magical about the moment your fingers brush against an object that’s outlived its original owner, whispered its secrets to multiple generations, and now waits patiently for you to continue its story. That peculiar magic permeates every corner of Rolling Hills Antique Mall in Harrisonburg,...
Man taken into custody after barricading himself inside Charlottesville home, police say
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A man who Charlottesville police say barricaded himself inside a home on Sunday has surrendered peacefully. Officers reported to the 1500 block of Trailridge Road at 4:35 p.m. Sunday for a report of a domestic assault. The suspect in the assault barricaded himself alone inside the home.
Wildlife Center rescues woodchuck with alopecia
AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Wildlife Center of Virginia) — On December 13, the Center admitted a Woodchuck from Staunton, Virginia, after being found with severe hair loss. The animal had been caught in a live trap by the property owner for relocation, but when the owner noticed that the Woodchuck was missing most of his...
Property Owner Near Crozet Firehouse Requests Upzoning
The Albemarle County Planning Commission heard a request on November 25 for a rezoning of a small parcel at 5546 Three Notch’d Road (Rt. 240) to allow for greater housing density. The land, which sits about halfway between Starr Hill Brewery and the Crozet firehouse in the row of mostly older, detached homes that...
Volunteer efforts work to keep the Rivanna River clear of waste
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Volunteers work year-round to clean up waste from the Rivanna River and the land that surrounds it. Organizers leading those clean-ups said litter prevention is central to a healthy watershed. “An important step to preserving our water quality is preventing litter from getting into the...
Jefferson School Foundation accepting submissions for Black History art exhibition
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Jefferson School Foundation is accepting submissions for its upcoming art exhibition, ‘In the Sanctuary: A Celebration of Black History.’. “It is so important for us to continue to utilize the Jefferson School City Center as a gathering place,” said Kimberly Sheffield, director of...
