Engage Albemarle: Building Community
Through “Engage Albemarle” events, Albemarle County listens to citizens to build a strong community, improve public spaces, and get residents involved in local government. Select footage courtesy of Albemarle County Community Engagement.
UVA pediatric nurse practitioner highlights foot health
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Your feet carry you through every step, walking, running, or standing all day long. They’re the foundation that keeps you moving, yet foot health is often overlooked. A UVA Health expert says taking care of your feet is essential to avoid serious problems. Ginger Freese...
Albemarle Parks and Rec director marks 50 years, shares project updates
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Bob Crickenberger, Director of Parks and Recreation for Albemarle County, is celebrating a rare milestone, 50 years of service. What began as a short-term job turned into a lifelong career. “I absolutely did not when I first started working for the county and Parks and...
Couple of Bonus Days for Late July – Less Humid, Dry and Cooler
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Finally, a little break arriving from our recent long stretch of high humidity and daily storms. A cold front continues to push south of the region and a drier, more comfortable air mass is settling in. This will make for a couple of nice July days, Tuesday and Wednesday, with below...
UVA researchers warn GLP-1 drugs may not provide long-term weight loss benefits
New research from experts at the University of Virginia (UVA) says that GLP-1 drugs may help people lose weight, but do not provide benefits that set the body up for long-term good health.
Protesting through performance: a Cville troupe takes to the streets.
At a time in history when most people have access to flashy videos on their phones, it might come as a surprise to find that live amateur theater can still command our attention and speak to our emotions. Working with a musical group called the Wonderground Singers, the UPRISE Creative Collective performed on the...
Pleasant Temperatures & Humidity
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. The work day is getting off to a great start. We’ll see partly sunny skies, warm temperatures, and lower humidity today. This rather pleasant air mass will stay in place for another day before he heat and humidity builds starting Thursday. Meanwhile, we are tracking a cold...
Several displaced after accidental fire at Crozet apartment building
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A fire at a Crozet apartment building Monday afternoon has displaced several people. Albemarle County Fire Rescue responded to the 4500 block of Trailhead Drive around 12:25 p.m. for reports of flames. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the second story of the...
Harrisonburg man arrested in connection with indecent exposure and carjacking
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — A Harrisonburg man has been arrested in Front Royal, VA, in connection with an indecent exposure and carjacking incident that occurred in Harrisonburg over the weekend. On July 18, officers with the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) responded to a report of a male exposing...
City Council considers referring zoning code about to be thrown out back to Planning...
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – City Council Monday night gets the ball rolling on re-adopting the new zoning code that may or may not be thrown out by court action. The agenda policy briefing states “while the City pursues legal recourse, City Staff proposes initiating re-adoption of the...
