Summer gun violence incidents down in the city
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) Despite a number of high-profile gun-violence incidents in the city already this summer, data actually shows a significant drop in the number of Charlottesville shootings. In May and June of 2024, there were 21 shots fired incidents and six people shot in the city. During...
CVille Smash soon to be Charlottesville’s first indoor pickleball facility
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - CVille Smash will soon be Charlottesville’s first indoor pickleball facility. The Co-founders are Lauren Carbo and Colleen Shearer. “We’re brainstorming about starting a new business,” says Shearer. “We wanted to be passionate about it and I knew I was passionate about pickleball.”
UVA economist warns tariffs, debt threaten U.S. economic stability
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Inflation may be stabilizing, but the real economic concern ahead is a weakening economy, says Dr. Ed Burton, chief economic analyst and University of Virginia professor. On Morning News, Burton said despite reports suggesting a rise, inflation remains under control....
Despite ruling, Charlottesville has resumed taking applications under voided zoning code
The development community has filed dozens of applications under a new zoning code Charlottesville City Council enacted in late 2023 in order to increase the number of residential units that could be built and address what housing activists argue is a shortage. That future was put in doubt by a...
Charlottesville residents could get up to $2,000 for home energy improvements
The team of police officers, firefighters, medical personnel, and mental health professionals respond to calls involving behavioral health crises. Virginia middle schoolers learn nutrition at hospital career camp. Updated: 10 hours ago. Fifteen middle school students from around Central Virginia put on stethoscopes...
19-year-old driver charged after deadly Albemarle crash
A 19-year-old driver has been arrested and charged after a woman died in a deadly car crash in April.
Rockingham County: 22-year-old Elkton man dead in head-on collision
A 22-year-old Elkton man is dead after a head-on collision Monday afternoon on Fox Mountain Road in Rockingham County. Dylan M. Hartman, 22, died at the scene. Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 2:35 p.m. A Chevrolet Cobalt, driven by Hartman, was...
Charlottesville photographer details journey into capturing moments for Dave Matthews Band
Ahead of the Dave Matthews Band performing at the Allianz Amphitheater in Richmond on Wednesday, 8News spoke with the band's photographer to learn about his experience capturing moments while on tour.
Waynesboro woman involved in fatal crash faces additional charges
WAYNESBORO VA (Rocktown Now) — A woman who was previously charged for a deadly crash in a Waynesboro school zone is facing new charges. According to online records, Brianca Elaine Estes, 31-years-old of Waynesboro Circuit Court. That includes three counts of maiming as a result of driving while intoxicated.
Waynesboro man arrested for alleged brandishing
FISHERSVILLE VA (Rocktown Now) — On Friday, July 11, deputies from the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance on J. Ranch Lane in Fishersville. Deputies found that a verbal altercation occurred between the parties regarding a business transaction. James Y. Have, 51-years-old, of...
