Charlottesville rooting out invasive species on city parkland
There are two distinct references in Charlottesville’s Comprehensive Plan that provide direction to staff to undertake initiatives to remove plants that are not native to this region. Both are within the Environment, Climate, and Food Equity chapter. Strategy 5.1 — Manage invasive plant and animal species in support...
Albemarle plans to build a pocket park off of Hillsdale Drive
Other than Charlotte Humphris Park off of Whitewood Road, Albemarle County’s urban area lacks formal spaces for people to gather, play, sit on benches, and do the things one associates with a park. That may soon be changing as the county begins work to create a pocket park out...
Lil’ Guss’ Restaurant and Bar gives out free Thanksgiving meals in Grottoes
GROTTOES, Va. (WHSV) - Lil’ Guss’ Restaurant and Bar in Grottoes celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday by giving out free Thanksgiving meals to members of the community. Co-Owner of the Restaurant, Thomas Marchese, said it’s become an annual tradition. “Every Thanksgiving we do this, everybody comes in to...
Orange Grand Jury indicts 36 on multiple felonie
Gordonsville man thought commonwealth had dropped his cases; Direct indicted instead A Gordonsville man who allegedly swerved off a town street and hit his one-time friend before knocking down a brick wall as he left the scene back on August 25, thought the commonwealth was gracious in dropping the multiple felony...
CATEC continues annual holiday support for families
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - As winter break approaches, the Charlottesville Area Technical Education Center, or CATEC, is again teaming with the Emergency Food Network to make sure students do not head into the holidays without essentials, school officials said. For the fifth consecutive year, CATEC staff will...
Setting the table: CMG personalities dish on their favorite Turkey Day dishes
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Thanksgiving dinner has its staples, the tried-and-true roasted turkey with stuffing and sweet potatoes. But whether it’s the preparation of those dishes or recipes unique to each individual family, no two Thanksgivings are exactly alike. We asked the on-air radio...
‘A thunderstorm in the brain’: Advocate shares journey to raise awareness, break stigmas during...
As part of National Epilepsy Awareness Month this November, a local advocate from the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia is using his story to make a difference.
Boar’s Head Turkey Trot race raises funds for UVA Health Children’s
Long before the turkey hit the table, Thanksgiving began at the starting line for thousands in Charlottesville.
Violence erupts at ‘roving’ Virginia pre-Thanksgiving party
Greene County deputies investigate shooting at large Thanksgiving party in Barboursville. One person hospitalized, over 100 people fled scene.
Charlottesville veterinarian shares Thanksgiving food warnings for pets
Small portions of plain vegetables or cooked sweet potato that a pet has eaten before are generally safer options.
