LTTE: Charlottesville attorney cited by Greene Sheriff Smith rebuts PJR article
I am writing regarding your July 22, 2026 article in the Piedmont Journal Recorder, “Exclusive: Greene sheriff vows to continue ICE work despite protests, legal questions.” The article identified me by name, reported the pending charges against me, and published Sheriff Smith’s characterization of my conduct. I was no
Albemarle Schools hold ribbon-cutting for Mountain View Upper Elementary
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Some 100 community members, staff, and local leaders turned out Friday morning for the ribbon cutting of the brand-new Mountain View Upper Elementary School, the first new school in Albemarle County in 24 years. “I have a 24-year-old who was born in 2002,...
Nationally recognized Charlottesville chocolate shop celebrates 25 years
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Gearharts Fine Chocolates will be holding its annual open house at its flagship location in Charlottesville on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. And this year, owner Tim Gearhart and partner Bill Hamilton have plenty to celebrate. The store is celebrating its...
City of Charlottesville develops brochure in advance of encampment “transition”
When Charlottesville Assistant City Manager Sam Roman provided an update this week on the upcoming removal of people from an encampment along the Rivanna River, he mentioned a brochure that had been produced with additional information. The two-page “Working Together On Homelessness” pamphlet includes a QR code with li
Perriello casts early ballot in Albemarle County, urges voters to do the same
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Tom Perriello cast his early ballot in Albemarle County on Friday, voting for himself in the August 4 Democratic primary for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. Former U.S. Representative, who held the 5th District seat from 2009 to 2011, is seeking to reclaim it. He...
Greene County board to consider limiting public comment to residents
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Greene County Board of Supervisors is set to take up a proposed bylaw that would limit public comment at board meetings to county residents, property owners and business owners. The board is scheduled to meet July 28. A meeting agenda published Wednesday includes the...
Blasting to take place Friday at Foxhaven Farm for reservoir connector
Construction is currently underway on two major components of a Community Water Supply Plan agreed to by the Albemarle Board of Supervisors and Charlottesville City Council in January 2012. The first component to be implemented by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority was a replacement dam at the Ragged Mountain...
Great Late Week, Cooler & Less Humid
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. What a day ! As a cold front continues to move south of the region, early clouds will give way to clearing sky, cooler temperatures, and lower humidity. This rather pleasant airmass will stay in place the next few days. The cold front will stay to our south this weekend. A bi
Summer meal programs help Charlottesville students stay fed while school’s out
“Summer should be such an exciting time for kids,” said Sarah Steely, director of No Kid Hungry Virginia. “It should be a time of sunshine and playing outside with friends. But unfortunately, for thousands of Virginia kids, summer can also be the hungriest time of the year.”. In...
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority opens new recycling baling facility
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - The Rivanna Solid Waste Authority celebrated the completion of a new recycling baling facility Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Ivy Solid Waste & Recycling Center on Dick Woods Road. The 16,800-square-foot building receives and bales recyclable materials including mixed pape
