Public notice: New restaurant planned for former Blue Moon Diner location
Almost a year has passed since the Blue Moon Diner closed at 606 West Main Street, but a new restaurant is preparing to open at the site. A company called 606 West Main Street LLC has filed for a license with the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority for a place to be called Maggie’s Midtown. That’s according...
Charlottesville City Council moves toward purchase of a $6.2 million property to address homelessness
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council has moved to purchase a $6.2 million property for a low-barrier homeless shelter at 2000 Holiday Drive. Built in 1964, the 27,000-square foot former office building is a brick structure that sits atop 3.8 acres behind the Days Inn and the Country...
Texas Inn diner celebrates 90th birthday with hot dogs for 90 cents
The Texas Inn diner, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, is turning 90. The first location opened in Lynchburg on Main Street on Oct. 11 in 1935. The actual 90th Birthday Celebration will take place on Oct. 9 at all four locations: Richmond, two in Lynchburg and Harrisonburg. Many locals in Lynchburg refer to...
University construction wraps up summer projects, what now?
Following the completion of several construction projects over the summer, including at the McIntire School of Commerce and the Harrison Family Olympic Sports Center, the University now looks ahead to the major projects at the Ivy Corridor and Fontaine Research Park, which are slowly nearing completion. Similarly,...
Volleyball: Virginia prevails in five sets against Syracuse for first ACC win
On a day that saw Reagan Ennist rewrite the Virginia Volleyball record books, UVA prevailed in five sets (16-25, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22, 17-15) over Syracuse on Sunday afternoon at the Aquatic & Fitness Center. In the win, Ennist racked up a Virginia freshman record 32 kills against Syracuse on Sunday....
SAW Habitat for Humanity back to addressing housing shortages in Greater Augusta
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The Staunton, Augusta and Waynesboro Habitat for Humanity was the recipient of a large-scale donation designed to help address housing supply in Staunton. After a competition on the National Mall, the SAW Habitat for Humanity — through some connections with its new executive director, Brad...
Virginia Bye Week Report Cards: Linebacker
Virginia's defense showed out in the Week Six win on the road against Louisville. The defense forced two turnovers for points on interception return and fumble
Greene County School Board: Two vacancies, zero candidates
Accidental house fire in Keswick leaves two young children without parents. A house fire on Starry Sky Lane in eastern Albemarle County claimed the lives of two parents. Domestic violence shelter provides year-round safe haven. Updated: 10 hours ago. In a city where emergency shelter spaces are limited by the...
Charlottesville City tackles invasive vines in parks
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Throughout October, Charlottesville Parks and Recreation are undergoing invasive plant control in the city’s parks. Areas undergoing treatment will be marked for pedestrians. Treatment efforts work to remove invasive plants impacting the Charlottesville tree canopy, wildlife, and...
Ron Huber returns to Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
CHARLOTTESVILLE (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Ronald M. Huber as has returned to the Charlottesville Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office, where he will serve as Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. Huber held the same role from 1995 to 2007, followed by a year in Albemarle County. He then spent 18 years...
