Charlottesville VA

As the semester begins to fall into full swing, so do the live music opportunities for students. Charlottesville is home to a variety of venues attracting artists of all sizes to play at any of the city’s myriad of music venues. From intimate performances at the Jefferson Theater to spectacular shows at John Paul Jones

Some sandwiches are meant to be eaten alone. Pastrami piled sky-high is usually not one of them. Across Virginia, a handful of delis load their rye with so much peppery, tender meat that ordering one and splitting it just makes sense. This list covers eight spots known for hearty pastrami, from classic Jewish-style del

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — In this Community Counts, Stephanie Satchell talks with Marian Fife with Foxfield Races LLC about the upcoming fall races, which are focused on family and community, and the event’s support for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. For more information, click here.

Owning a horse is an expensive proposition. Maya Proulx – Executive Director and founder of Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue says it costs about $5,000 a year just to feed and provide routine veterinary care. On a tour of the property by utility vehicle Proulx says this year’s expenses...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Charlottesville Veg Fest is back this weekend. The free community event runs Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park. Organizers say around 2,000 to 3,000 people are expected to attend, based on last year’s outcome. The festival will feature plant-based foods from local vendors

Curious Commonwealth asked: What’s being done to manage tree of heaven?. Ailanthus altissima — an invasive species commonly known as tree of heaven — will grow just about anywhere it has sun. It’s good at growing in disturbed soil where other plants struggle, taking root before native species have the chance. And its r

Saturday mornings are for slowing down. A cup of coffee, a stroll through town, and a basket to fill with whatever looks good. Virginia has farmers markets that are worth spending a slow Saturday morning exploring, places where you can talk to the people who grew your food and discover something new. Some are large, wi

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Police officers, firefighters and members of the public gathered at Mission BBQ on Friday to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks. Emergency vehicles filled the parking lot as Charlottesville police and firefighters joined agencies from across the surrounding area f

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Some 50 people gathered in the atrium of Charlottesville Fire Station 10 on Fontaine Ave. for a 25th anniversary remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001. Artifacts from all three sites involved in the terrorist attacks are displayed in the station’s lobby and plans were announced to turn

Her tears flowed Wednesday night when Greene County Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Whitmarsh, EdD, announced her retirement effective April 1, ending a 14-year run leading the division.  The decision starts a major leadership transition for the school system as the school board prepares to search for her replacem