Charlottesville VA

(WDBJ) - Saunders Brothers knows all about apples. The Nelson County nursery shows how apples are grown and harvested in a video on Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom’s YouTube channel. In the video, Marshall Saunders says, “The Blue Ridge mountains are one of the best places to grow apples....

Welding/Electricity Academy coming soon in former Waugh Enterprises building Thursday morning, flanked with Town of Orange officials, Lee and Elfrida Swaby had a soft opening of their new welding retail shop in the basement of the former Waugh Enterprises Harley-Davidson building in the town. The couple plan an...

From bartending to marketing to teaching, FCHS science teacher Wiley House has taken a far from linear path to Fluvanna. Growing up in Southwestern Texas and eventually moving to Arlington, VA, House began his journey at Wakefield High School. He then went on to Texas Tech University, and, in the end, completed his...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale is underway at Albemarle Square Shopping Center until October 12. Proceeds from the sale support the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library system. “It’s something that makes people happy, and it makes us happy,” said Peter Manno, manager of the...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Blue Ridge Home Builders Association is once again opening doors across Central Virginia for its 62nd Annual Parade of Homes, offering visitors an inside look at some of the area’s most innovative and beautifully designed houses. The two-weekend event highlights the craftsmanship and...

Another week, another ACC overtime win for Virginia. The Hoo's defeat Louisville, 30-27, on the back of a dominant showing from the UVA defense. The defensive u

Below are details on upcoming public meetings in Henrico County and the cities of Richmond, Petersburg and Charlottesville. Council chambers, 2nd floor, Richmond City Hall 301 N. 9th St. Council is set to hold a special meeting to vote on an affordable housing performance grant agreement for a development with...

It is time once again for a round-up of items coming up at meetings of local and regional government in the area around Charlottesville. This particular edition is a little late, so I’ll dispense with the rhetorical placeholding and just tell you some highlights.

Albemarle Fire Rescue highlights proper battery disposal for Fire Prevention Week. The week features events, safety tips, and a scavenger hunt to complete for a chance to win prizes. Updated: 8 hours ago. The two-weekend event highlights the craftsmanship and creativity of 10 regional builders, featuring more than 20...

Around 30 students and community members gathered Friday in Newcomb’s Commonwealth Room in the name of Furscience. The University’s furry club, Anthropomorphic Within University, hosted a Zoom presentation with social psychologist Dr. Courtney Plante to learn about his team’s renowned study called the International...