Sidewalk activist Kevin Cox calls for sidewalk snow protocol change
It has been well over a day since snowfall ended, yet many sidewalks remain buried in ice throughout the city.
This Virginia Amish Market Is A Haven For Handmade Foods And Baked Goods
Tucked away just off I-81 in Harrisonburg, Virginia, sits a treasure trove that feels like stepping back into simpler times. Shenandoah Heritage Market at 121 Carpenter Lane isn’t your average shopping stop. It’s a sprawling indoor wonderland where Amish craftsmanship meets modern convenience, and every corner...
Charlottesville neighborhoods still waiting to get plowed
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some roads in Charlottesville still have not been plowed two days after the winter storm, making it difficult for people to get around. “A lot of secondary streets are still needing a little bit of TLC so we’re needing to go back into those secondary roads and treat them so that people...
Boy, 11, dead in Staunton following reported sledding accident
The Staunton Police Department said a young boy is dead following a reported sledding accident. Police, along with personnel from Staunton Fire & Rescue, were called to North Waverly Street shortly before midnight on Jan. 27 after it was reported an 11-year-old boy was discovered unresponsive at a residence,...
Council supports several requests for affordable housing interventions
In its efforts to increase and preserve Charlottesville’s affordable housing, City Council took a first look at several requests on January 20 before its scheduled approval votes on February 2. One request asks for a note guaranteeing $3.77 million for a partnership between the Piedmont Housing Alliance and Habitat...
As area digs out from snow and ice, the upcoming weekend could bring more
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – With much of the Albemarle County and Charlottesville area still digging out from the five inches of snow and ice that fell over the weekend, experts are warning that more winter weather could be in store for the region this coming weekend. Forecasts...
As suspected National Guard shooter faces trial this spring, a local Afghan veteran reflects
Amid ICE deportations, visa processing freezes, and the forthcoming trial of an Afghan refugee suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers, an Afghan man living in Central Virginia reflects on his time helping U.S. Special Forces and where his allegiances lie. These days, Salih Wafa keeps his U.S. passport in...
Many Travelers Miss This Virginia Log Cabin Serving Authentic German Cuisine
Tucked away just off Interstate 81 in Staunton, Virginia, sits a charming log cabin that transports diners straight to the Bavarian countryside without the transatlantic flight. Edelweiss German Restaurant has been serving up authentic German fare since the early eighties, yet countless travelers zoom right past it...
Shots fired incident under investigation
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Charlottesville Police Department is investigating a shots fired incident that took place early Wednesday morning. According to police, the incident occurred just before 2:30 a.m. in the area of Sixth Street SE and Bolling Avenue. Investigators recovered about a dozen shell...
Looking deeper into a Charlottesville business fulfilling ICE contracts
A recent map of federal contractors working with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement included one company from Charlottesville, drawing local attention on social media amid ICE’s brutal actions in Minneapolis and other American cities. On January 16, the news site Sludge mapped every U.S. company that has begun...
