Shenandoah film spotlights park’s beauty and the families forced out to create it
A documentary about Shenandoah National Park does not shy away from the park’s hardest truth: its creation came at a steep human cost. During a local screening Sunday at The Barn at Stony Brook in Banco, filmmakers and community guests described the feature-length film as a “love letter” to Shenandoah. But the document
On the agenda: Albemarle schools investigation, Charlottesville housing grants
Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Greater Richmond and the Charlottesville area. No agenda was posted prior to publication. Four Richmond property owners are seeking relief from provisions of the zoning ordinance to build a range of additions, from accessory dwelling units to a second-story addition to a
Badge of humor: Nelson Co. Sheriff connecting with community
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office is developing quite the online following thanks to the infusion of humor into their social media posts. Last week, one meme it posted included Willie Nelson’s “On the Road Again” as background music and read, “The red...
City Council to consider spending $4 million for emergency sheltering of homeless
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council is scheduled to hear a comprehensive update on the homeless situation in the city, and the body will consider authorizing “up to $4 million dollars for emergency sheltering services and direct to housing initiatives in collaboration with the Departme
33-year-old man charged after threatening to burn residence down, assaulting two people
A 33-year-old man was charged with several felonies after threatening to burn a residence down with gasoline and assaulting two victims, with one suffering serious injuries.
LYLES: Thank you, Jade Hylton
Opportunity is a word many throw around when referring to college athletics. It's your shot, your chance to make a name for yourself, a name for the school you wear across your chest. As an athlete, you never know when that opportunity might arise — you just know that you must seize it when it does.
Albemarle wraps up 2026 County Fair
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Albemarle County Fair wrapped up its weekend of events at James Monroe’s Highland, giving people the chance to experience the county’s agricultural traditions, food, art and local products. The fair highlights Albemarle County’s wide variety of agricultural traditions and serves as an
11 Virginia Towns That Are No Longer As Affordable As They Once Were
There was a time when small-town Virginia offered an affordable alternative to the expensive cities. Housing was cheaper, groceries cost less, and the cost of living allowed families to stretch their budgets further. But in many of these towns, that era is fading. This list has eleven Virginia towns that...
UVA involved with companies receiving three state grants for biomedical research
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The University of Virginia is right in the thick of three grants totaling $2.4 million Governor Spanberger announced Thursday for public-private biomedical products and research., according to a Governor’s Office release. Two of the companies are in Richmond, and one in Baltimor
Saturday is the last day to vote early in the primary!
Today is your last chance to vote early in the primary!. Early voting locations are open until 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, for those of you who vote best under a deadline. Contact your local registrar’s office to find out where to vote in your area. The next chance...
