Friends of Downtown release schedule for mall’s 50th birthday bash
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – After being talked about publicly for months by city leaders, the itinerary for the 50th birthday bash for the Downtown Mall on July 3 has been released by Friends of Downtown Charlottesville. “The final brick was laid on July 3, 1976 as a...
Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority work session tonight
The Board of Commissioners for the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority had been scheduled to meet tonight at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers for a work session but the meeting was canceled in the later afternoon. While the agenda had not been posted online, this newsletter is on the...
Braeburn to Colonial road paved with anticipation
Virginia trainers eager for Colonial Downs meet to kick off. It’s a two-hour drive from the Braeburn Training Center in Crozet, Virginia, to Colonial Downs: a rolling voyage through young Virginia timber broken up by occasional farm fields before passing through Richmond, and plenty of time to ponder. “It’s...
Kentucky’s Upcoming Visit To Virginia Stirs Memories Of Wildcats’ Last Visit
Don’t know about you, but I think it’s exciting that Virginia is matched up with a home game against blue blood Kentucky in this season’s ACC/SEC Challenge. We are depending on our faithful readers and new readers to support our endeavor to deliver you the best and complete coverage of UVA.
Charlottesville police plan July 4 fireworks show for neighborhood after 2025 shooting
The Charlottesville police are partnering with the Tonsler League and DJ Runway for the July 4 event at Tonsler Park.
Lawn care tips for drought conditions
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Homeowners with browning lawns during the drought should not panic yet, as experts say a few simple changes to lawn care can make a big difference. Water your lawn before or after sunrise when evaporation is the lowest. When you mow, raise the blade as...
UVA researchers examine whether low-cost construction creates long-term problems
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - America is short an estimated 5 million homes, and you can see that shortage right here in Charlottesville. Now a group of UVA researchers says the solution requires building more homes and building them better. Andrew Hayashi, a UVA professor of law, examines how tax law...
Dogs get new beginnings after rescue from hoarding situation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) — Seventy-two animals are starting the next chapter of their lives after being removed from a hoarding situation. While a legal case was ongoing, the dogs were placed in shelters across Central Virginia. In February, 14 of them arrived at the CASPCA with untreated medical issues and se
GCPS elevate Jesse Lamm as WMMS principal
Greene County Public Schools Superintendent Andrea Whitlock, EdD, announced at Wednesday night’s school board meeting that Jesse Lamm will be the next pncipal of William Monroe Middle School. She’ll replace Patricia Demitry, EdD, who has served in the same capacity since 2023. Demitry has accepted the principal positi
Albemarle Superintendent asked to resign in wake of Swiney arrest
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Albemarle County Superintendent Dr. Matthew Haas is expected to resign at the behest of the School Board, a source told to Cville Right Now. The board asked Haas to resign in the wake of the arrest of former Hollymead staffer Michael Swiney, a...

















