Good Night My Friend, Lee Luther : Central Virginia Newspaper Photographer Legend Passes
It’s hard for me to exactly remember the last time I spoke to Lee Luther in person. I’m guessing within the last three or four years. We certainly stayed in touch via Facebook and email. I’d often comment on some photo he’d posted and he’d do the same.
Waynesboro restaurant operator guilty, banned from doing business
A former Waynesboro restaurant operator has pleaded guilty to embezzlement, ending a legal tussle that saw him jailed after he failed to turn over taxes he'd collected from customers. Calvin "Trey" Wilkerson III, 40, of Crozet, ran The Barn Restaurant, located at 408 East Main Street in Waynesboro. The business,...
With federal funds in limbo, the City of Charlottesville approves stopgap funding to keep...
The $234K in approved funding will cover expenses for local permanent supportive housing residents — many of whom are elderly or have disabling conditions — for the next six months. The post With federal funds in limbo, the City of Charlottesville approves stopgap funding to keep previously unhoused community...
Durrer-Davis exits Greene GDC a happy woman
Grinning ear-to-ear Wednesday morning as she exited Greene County General District Court, Miranda Durrer-Davis – the former Ruckersville restaurateur – believed she’d once again beat the legal system. Moments before, Deputy Commonwealth’s Attorney Daniel J. White, informed Presiding Judge Kenneth A. Sneathern, that...
Carroll County Teams Compete at State LEGO Tournament
Five teams from Carroll County Schools competed in the Virginia/DC State LEGO Tournament held Jan. 10–11 at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The two-day event brought together student teams from across Virginia and Washington, D.C. to showcase their skills in robotics, engineering design, problem...
Darnell Lamont Walker builds community around grief and loss
Charlottesville native Darnell Lamont Walker is a death doula whose debut book, Never Can Say Goodbye: The Life of a Death Doula and the Art of a Peaceful End, publishes on February 10. Equal parts memoir and death primer, the book shares stories from Walker’s work and offers guidance and perspective on topics from...
Local business owner helps plow driveways for neighbors
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Blue Ridge Cyclery owner Shawn Tevendale has always been a big believer in helping his community, having worked as a career paramedic before opening his local bicycle shops. So during this most recent snowstorm, in which many of his neighbors in Earlysville have had trouble...
This Virginia Hidden Waterfall Trail Feels Like A Secret Wonderland
Tucked away in Nelson County, Crabtree Falls is proof that Mother Nature has been keeping secrets from us all along. This isn’t just another trail with a decent view at the end. It’s a full-blown sensory experience where cascading water serenades you for nearly two miles straight. Five major...
Cville Local Deals: Smooth Skin Laser focuses on laser technology to get top-notch results
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Looking good doesn’t have to mean choosing between everyday skincare and advanced aesthetic treatments. At Smooth Skin Laser in Charlottesville, clients can find both under one roof, making it a go-to destination for those looking to maintain healthy skin or take their beauty...
This Virginia Train Ride Offers Some Of The Most Breathtaking Scenery In The State
Picture yourself rolling through mountain valleys, sipping complimentary drinks while watching autumn leaves dance past vintage train windows. That’s exactly what awaits at Virginia Scenic Railway, tucked into the charming town of Staunton. This isn’t just another tourist attraction, it’s a throwback to when travel...
