Pedestrian dies after collision with vehicle in Waynesboro, police say
WAYNESBORO, Va. (WHSV) - A pedestrian died after a collision with a vehicle in Waynesboro on Monday night, May 4, according to the Waynesboro Police Department. The crash happened around 8:43 p.m. in the 2000 block of Rosser Avenue. WPD officers, along with the Waynesboro Fire Department and Waynesboro First Aid Crew, responded to the report of a pedestrian hit by a car in...
No. 7 women’s tennis sweeps Washington to advance to Sweet 16
Isabelle Lacy had been finding her spots all day. The No. 119-ranked sophomore had played clean, confident tennis for the entirety of No. 7 Virginia’s tournament matchup against No. 22 Washington. She was up 5-4, 40-0 in the second set, having swept the first 6-0. One more shot would...
WAHS Administration Considers Splitting One Lunch
One long lunch has been a long-standing Western tradition and is a schedule enjoyed by much of the student body. However, it is currently facing scrutiny as administrators weigh new logistical challenges and staffing limitations heading into next year. Principal Jennifer Sublette explained that while Western’s singular long lunch is a point of pride for the school, conditions next year may make it...
Study changes how doctors prevent strokes in at-risk patients
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - A major study is changing how doctors prevent strokes, especially in people who do not know they are at risk. Researchers with UVA Health studied patients with narrowed arteries in the neck, called carotid stenosis, which can block blood flow to the brain. They found placing...
City Council to hear the latest about the city’s homeless population
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Charlottesville City Council will hear a State of Homelessness Report during the afternoon session of its Monday regular meeting. It’s a subject that has consumed a lot of time and consideration since homeless people who had begun pitching tents and camping at Market Street Park in late summer 2023 were cleared by a curfew instituted by City Manager Sam...
Veritas Vineyards Enters Agreement to Sell to New, Local Ownership
May 4, 2026 (Afton, Virginia) — Veritas Vineyards & Winery, one of Virginia’s most renowned vino-tourism destinations, announced today that they have agreed to be acquired by a new ownership group. The company, Veritas Legacy Partners, LLC, was named specifically to reflect a promise to continue the work of Veritas Founders Patricia and Andrew Hodson.
Proposed Sheetz near Fashion Square heads back for revisions after review board decision
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - A proposed Sheetz in Albemarle County is moving through the review process—but will need changes before it can move forward. The Architectural Review Board reviewed plans to build a Sheetz near Fashion Square, at the site of a former Red Lobster along Rio Road East.
‘Who ya gonna call?’: Virginia Ghostbusters club aims to expand in Charlottesville
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The visual is as recognizable as any from the 1980s. The light brown flight suit, the red-crossed ghost logo and, of course, the paranormal-blasting proton pack strapped on the back. “Ghostbusters” became a cultural phenomenon following the movie’s 1984 release. A children’s cartoon,...
Home lost, seven displaced after Red Hill Road fire
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - An Albemarle County home in the 3900 block of Red Hill Road is considered a total loss after a fire, Monday, May 4. Albemarle County Fire Rescue responders were dispatched around 8:48 a.m. and were on the scene 12 minutes later. Two adults and two...
Workers at UVA face uncertainty after being excluded from collective bargaining legislation
Virginia lawmakers passed a collective bargaining bill, but higher-education employees were left out. University of Virginia staff, faculty, and student workers say the exclusions threaten the stability and protections they had been fighting for. The post Workers at UVA face uncertainty after being excluded from collective bargaining legislation appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .
