UVA hoops transfer portal superlatives: Biggest steal, highest ceiling and more
Breaking down each member of Virginia basketball's 2026 transfer portal class with different superlatives.
State budget delivers nearly $150 million to JMU for nursing, healthcare expansion
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — James Madison University will receive nearly $150 million in Virginia’s new state budget to expand nursing education and modernize campus facilities. The budget, approved June 29 by the General Assembly and incorporating Governor Abigail Spanberger’s amendments, provides $146.8 million
UVA Health first in Virginia to offer new treatment for uveal melanoma
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - UVA Health is the first hospital in Virginia to offer a new treatment for uveal melanoma, a cancer that begins in the eye and in many cases can spread to the liver. “We know we can’t cure cancer in this setting, but we can get a...
Nelson County Sheriff’s Office welcomes newest members
NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The Nelson County Sheriff's Office is introducing some new members. Meet Deputy Rylee Truslow, Deputy Angie Bonner and her four-legged partner, K-9 Banga. Deputy Truslow joined the sheriff's office on June 1, 2026. She's a 2022 graduate of Nelson County High School. The sheriff's...
Former Superintendent failed to notify School Board of Swiney investigation for months
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County School Board was not notified of the investigation into allegations of sex crimes against former staffer Michael Swiney until the day before his arrest, multiple officials confirmed to Cville Right Now on Thursday. During the public comment portion of Thursd
▶︎Tensions bring behind-the-scene issues to forefront at Madison Council meeting
Petition to remove Mayor Jennifer Campbell comes to light at meeting A complaint about an overgrown yard on S. Main Street quickly exposed bigger frustrations in the Town of Madison on Thursday night, from code enforcement and outdated ordinances to online services and the town’s future. Catherine Street West resident
Rabid cat, bat, raccoons and skunks reported in these 4 Virginia counties
CULPEPER COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A rabid cat, bat, raccoons and skunks have been confirmed across four Virginia counties, according to the Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District. The rabid animals were found during the first quarter of 2026 in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison and Orange counties. They included one bat and one..
Albemarle Schools announce Hollymead principal’s resignation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Public Schools officially announced the resignation of Hollymead principal Joe McCauley, who has been on an administrative leave since June 13. “I have been extremely grateful for these last four years at Hollymead Elementary School,” McCauley said in a statemen
Flow Automotive focuses on community investment as new showroom opens on Pantops
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)- As the Flow Automotive Group cut the ribbon opening a new Kia showroom on Richmond Rd. on Pantops Mountain Wednesday night, company officials emphasized their desire to be a part of the Charlottesville community. “Being tied to the community is the reason we do business,”...
Anthony Hopkins Albemarle shooting case moves on to grand jury
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A week after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing in the Orangedale Ave. Fourth of July shooting case in Charlottesville, Anthony Hopkins was back in court Thursday, doing the same in his Albemarle County shooting case. The 20-year-old faces charges of attempted...

















