Thai restaurateur grows culinary footprint in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - From Thai kitchens to coffee shops and beyond, one Charlottesville businesswoman from Thailand is growing a small empire. She now runs eight businesses, with locations in Charlottesville, Crozet, and even as far as Wisconsin. Kitty Ashi is not slowing down. Her Thai inspired cafe...
The Market: The city’s best sandwich … in a gas station?
It may sound like an oxymoron, but there is such a thing as a gourmet gas station, and there is one right here in Charlottesville. I stopped by The Market at Bellair on my way back to a summer class on Grounds at the suggestion of a friend, and I will admit that I was a bit skeptical when I pulled into the parking...
Community Foundation grants $300K to organizations fighting injustice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announced $300,000 in grant funding as a part of the foundation’s Solidarity Program. Sixteen organizations were selected to receive funding from the Solidarity Program, which works to support racial equity and movement building in...
ESPN Computer Model Names Country’s ‘Easiest’ Schedule
ESPN's computer model names the country's easiest schedule in 2025.
Some More Scattered Storms this Weekend. Localized Flood Threat
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some more hit and miss afternoon and evening showers and storms this weekend. Daytime highs in the 80s to around 90 Saturday and upper 80s to low 90s Sunday. It will remain very humid. Each afternoon, more scattered storms to develop. Isolated flooding and severe storms with damaging...
Albemarle County: Juvenile accused of shooting, gang participation
A 17-year-old juvenile is in custody for a shooting at the Brookdale apartment community in Albemarle County on May 24. The Albemarle County Police Department arrested the juvenile and charged them with malicious wounding, shooting from a vehicle and gang participation. According to police, multiple vehicles and...
Injured Old Rag hiker airlifted off mountain
Fourth hoist rescue this year from popular Shenandoah National Park mountain The crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County on Wednesday. Med-flight 1 was initially notified by the National Park Service of the need...
Med-Flight 1 executes rescue of injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain
On Wednesday, July 16, the crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. Med-flight 1 was initially notified by the National Park Service of the need for service at approximately 1:30 p.m. Old Rag...
Albemarle teacher to compete in world bodybuilding competition
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - He’s an Albemarle County high school teacher by day, and a pro bodybuilder by night. Now Chris Barnes is preparing to represent his community on the world stage in Tokyo. Inside the classroom, Barnes is known for pushing his students to chase their goals....
High water damages and closes Fray Road near county line
CHARLOTTESVILE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Saturday’s thunderstorms and heavy rains caused severe enough high-water damage to the 1800 block of Fray Road, near the Greene County line, that the roadway had to be closed, Albemarle County Police announced Saturday night. ACPD said to expect an “extended closure....
