UVA receives funding as part of $6.6 million boost to Ryan White HIV program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia is directing $6.6 million in new state funding to the Part B of the Ryan White Program, a division of the federal initiative that provides care to people living with HIV. Dr. Laurie Forlano, director of epidemiology at the Virginia Department of Health, said the...
Businesses voice concerns as plans for emergency shelter advance
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- As Charlottesville moves forward with plans to open an emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Drive, some nearby businesses say they are concerned about the timeline and want more information about how the facility will operate. The shelter is expected to open Sept. 1 as part...
“He brings a ton of energy” — Tony Elliott raves about Omillio Agard’s skill...
New Virginia cornerback Omillio Agard is a standout both on and off the field.
Police provide update of businesses facing theft and vandalism near Free Bridge
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Businesses near Free Bridge have been increasingly calling the police to report routine theft and vandalism. Charlottesville Police Department confirmed a 24.7% increase in calls in the first seven months of the year compared to the same time period in 2025, but did not release information
Virginia cottage food law expands options for home bakers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A new Virginia law that took effect July 1 is expanding what home-based food businesses can do. Bakers and other cottage food producers can now take online orders, accept electronic payments and ship shelf-stable products to customers across the state. Carrington Epperson runs Chanterelle
ACFR, CFD respond to kitchen fire at UVA’s Page House
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Albemarle County Fire Rescue and the Charlottesville Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire at 420 McCormick Rd. on the Grounds of the University of Virginia on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at UVA’s Page House, one of a row of historic buildings the scho
Virginia expands shared solar program, opening access to more ratepayers
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia leaders and clean energy companies gathered Thursday, July 30, at Apex Clean Energy’s headquarters to mark a major expansion of the commonwealth’s shared solar program, following Governor Abigail Spanberger’s signing of bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering electricity bills an
Still Nice Friday – More Humid Conditions and Showers/Storms Return this Weekend
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Another comfortable night and seasonable day, ahead for Friday to close out July. Turning more humid to kick off the weekend and start August, with showers and storms returning. Friday brings more sunshine and still low humidity, with afternoon highs a little higher, but seasonable, rangin
Summer in full swing at Albemarle County Fair
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Albemarle County Fair is underway at James Monroe’s Highland Fairgrounds, marking its 44th year with food, vendors, entertainment, and a livestock competition featuring youth participants. Jason Woodle, marketing and events manager at James Monroe’s Highland, sa
Tony Elliott sends powerful message to Virginia alumni as fall camp begins
Entering year five of the Tony Elliott era, the Cavaliers have made gigantic strides towards ACC title contention. This was once a program that had the ACC’s w

















