From rock bottom to PLL: Ben Wayer’s return to Utah is full-circle moment for...
This weekend, as the Philadelphia Waterdogs take the field in Salt Lake City to face the Carolina Chaos, rookie long-stick midfielder Ben Wayer will be playing a home game of sorts, just not in the usual sense. For Wayer, Utah isn’t just a stop on the Premier Lacrosse League schedule....
Virginia Tech launches probe into North Carolina Central coach’s recruitment tampering claim
North Carolina Central coach Trei Oliver accused a Virginia Tech assistant coach of attempting to recruit Eagles running back J'Mari Taylor from the sideline during a game.
Charlottesville files motion asking Judge Worrell to reconsider default judgment
On July 21, Charlottesville City Council voted 4 to 0 to refer the voided Development Code to the Planning Commission as one step toward restoring rules thrown out on June 30 by Charlottesville Circuit Court Judge Claude Worrell. On July 22, the city filed a new motion in the case...
911 dispatchers celebrated on national day of recognition
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - They’re the unseen heroes, answering calls in the middle of the night, on weekends, and even holidays. This week, the Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Emergency Communications Center is shining a spotlight on the voices behind the scenes. It’s all part of 24/7 day, a national effort to...
Chihamba African culture festival marks 34th year in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Chihamba festival is back and it’s celebrating 34 years of African American culture in Charlottesville. This year it was hosted at Burley Middle School and became the hub of music, food, fashion, and pride. Vendors and musical guests showed off handmade goods and traditional wear...
Rockingham County student’s writing recognized in statewide competition
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A Waynesboro man was arrested on multiple charges after an incident last Saturday night that reportedly involved a verbal altercation and the man striking a pedestrian with his car, according to police. Woman seriously injured after being accidentally backed over by car, trapped. Updated: 25...
Harrisonburg man charged with attempted murder after stabbing
HARRISONBURG VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — A Harrisonburg man is in custody and will remain in custody following an attempted murder in the Chicago Avenue area. According to Harrisonburg Police Captain Chris Monahan, authorities received a call stating a woman had been attacked with a knife by an unknown man in the 1000...
Madison County Little League softball team makes history, heads to regionals with sendoff party
MADISON COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - For the first time ever, the Madison County 10-U Little League softball team is heading off to regionals. It’s the farthest a team at this age group can go, and there was no shortage of celebration in Madison County Thursday morning, July 24, as the community gave these girls an official...
Little Naturalists lets kids lead the way in outdoor learning program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s not your typical classroom. There are no desks, no whiteboards, and definitely no walls. “It’s more important than ever that kids get outside and get connected to nature,” said Sue Erhardt, Executive Director of the Ivy Creek Foundation. At Ivy Creek natural...
I-81 could see $17 million in funding for improvements
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A Waynesboro man was arrested on multiple charges after an incident last Saturday night that reportedly involved a verbal altercation and the man striking a pedestrian with his car, according to police. Woman seriously injured after being accidentally backed over by car, trapped. Updated: 31...
