Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Some 200 students, teachers, staff, and dignitaries turned out Thursday afternoon for the Topping Out ceremony at the under-construction Mountain View Upper Elementary School as it heads for an opening next fall. Many signed the steel beam which is placed, draped with an...

Sometimes all you need is a home-cooked meal to turn your day around. That very idea, combined with a love of volunteering, has led Greene County resident Melanie Johnson to work with Lasagna Love, a nationwide nonprofit that aims to feed families, spread kindness and strengthen communities. "Cooking for others...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville Pride is back this Saturday, September 6, at the Ting Pavilion with more vendors than ever. This year, they will have nearly 80 vendors. It’s a chance for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to celebrate, meet new people and get the resources they need.

A new exhibit at the University of Virginia is bringing history back to life with books once thought to have been destroyed in the 1895 Rotunda fire.

NELSON COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — In the weeks after the Nelson County Social Services board was dissolved and the DSS director resigned, the county has made some changes. All these updates came after ABC13's Alexia Stanbridge investigated concerns of child neglect within the Social Services department. Within days of her...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A seafood restaurant on Charlottesville’s downtown mall will be closing its doors for good later this month. Bonny and Read took to Facebook to announce the closure with “heavy hearts,” thanking staff and customers for their support. 29News reached out to the eatery...

The 12th annual Maupintown Film Festival returns with a powerful lineup that includes shorts, documentaries, animated films, and discussions with filmmakers, experts, and community members. This year’s theme, Bold and Beautiful, highlights the Black community’s long tradition of resistance against injustice while...

From the moment it opened on October 11, 1975, the McGuffey Art Center was a hit. Half a century later, the vibrant arts organization is still humming along, providing affordable studio space and a supportive environment for artists while delivering art shows, receptions, classes, open studios, and performances to...

Albemarle County’s recently approved economic development strategic plan puts a premium on building new space for companies in the life sciences and defense/intelligence sector. The plan specifically identifies one such location. “Proximity to the University of Virginia and assets like North Fork Discovery Park give...

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live returns to Charlottesville with Glow-N-Fire! This exciting new experience will feature the same level of fun and excitement that fans have come to expect, but with an added fiery twist. Get ready for more heat and action as we continue to bring the ultimate monster truck show to fans.