Strike Out Stress bowling tournament returns in January to support mental health programs
The Austin Germani Memorial Fund will host its second annual Strike Out Stress Bowling Tournament on January 29th, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at River City Roll, located at 939 Myers Street. The event is designed as both a community fundraiser and a mental health awareness effort in memory...
These 10 Virginia Coffee Shops Are Where Locals Start Their Mornings
Morning rituals in Virginia are serious business, and coffee is the unshakable centerpiece. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, locals have their go-to spots where the baristas know their orders by heart and the vibe feels just right. These aren’t just places to grab caffeine on the...
‘Extreme risk’ for snowstorm in Augusta County region of Virginia
It is looking like a major storm with snow and ice will affect Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A winter storm is set to spread heavy snow and ice from Texas through the Carolinas and mid-Atlantic states to the northeast starting Friday, according to...
Resignations portend big Board of Visitors changes as Spanberger takes office
Five members of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors resigned on January 16 and 17, just before and during the inauguration of Gov. Abigail Spanberger. A university spokesperson confirmed the resignees: former Rector Rachel Sheridan and Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson, as well as Paul Manning, Douglas Wetmore,...
Spanberger overhauls UVA’s governing board following months of controversy
Five members of the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors — including its leaders — resigned after being asked to step down by then Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Friday, Jan. 16. They include Board Rector Rachel Sheridan; Vice Rector Porter Wilkinson; and board members Paul Manning, Douglas...
First Alert: Below Freezing Temperatures, Bitter Wind Chills
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - It’s another First Alert Weather Day. A cold front passed through yesterday afternoon reinforcing the cold weather today. Highs will struggle to go above freezing and breezy conditions keep the winds chills in the 10s and 20s. On the bright side, it is another sunny day! Frigid...
Update: Person shot on Prospect Ave. in the city
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A 17-year-old Charlottesville man was shot, suffering non-life threatening injuries, during an incident on Prospect Ave. in Charlottesville on Monday night, the Charlottesville Police Department announced. “It is believed that multiple suspects who may have been involved in...
One injured in Route 33 crash involving school bus, Stanardsville firefighters say
GREENE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - One person was rushed to the hospital Tuesday, January 20, after a car and school bus crashed on Spotswood Trail, Route 33. Stanardsville Volunteer Firefighters who were on scene confirm the person hurt was not a student. The crash happened east of Stanardsville in Greene...
Always for Love: At a Milestone, Bodo’s is the Same As It Ever Was,...
Charlottesville’s favorite restaurant has reached a milestone. Bodo’s Bagels’ current owners have now owned it longer than the founder did. What makes this remarkable is not just longevity, but consistency. Even with ownership that has outlasted its founder’s, Bodo’s remains the happy experience it has always been.
It’s official: Chris Snider appointed Orange Town Manager
The Orange Town Council voted Jan. 13 to appoint Christopher H. Snider as town manager. The vote was 4-0, with council member Jason Cashell absent, the town said in a news release. Snider has served as interim town manager and economic development director since this September, when former Town Manager...
