Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The University of Virginia ranks 2nd in the state, 8th among public colleges and universities in the nation, and 50th overall in new 2026 WalletHub Best Colleges and Universities in America. A WalletHub release says “to help college-bound seniors make the most informed...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The two young girls who were hurt in a Keswick fire that killed both their parents are recovering, according to a social media post from the First In Foundation, which is helping coordinate support for the children. “Your kindness and compassion have turned...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - At Charlottesville First United Methodist Church, caregivers gathered to learn practical ways to support loved ones living with dementia — and to take care of themselves in the process. The Dementia Caregivers Workshop focused on equipping families with the tools and confidence to...

As Artificial Intelligence is becoming a tool that many professors are utilizing as learning tools, several professors have begun studying the possible uses of AI in research. From economics to medicine to the humanities, professors are experimenting with AI to speed up tedious tasks, analyze patterns in data and...

No. 12 Georgia Tech was one of the few top teams in the ACC to play this week. Virginia, Duke and Miami were all on bye and did not play any conference games th

At Claudius Crozet Park, creativity took center stage as artists and visitors came together for one of Central Virginia’s most beloved traditions.

CROZET, Va. (WVIR) - The new ‘Crozet Book Fest Jr.’ is launches later this month and is looking to get kids engaged in reading, learning, and imagination. “We’re teaching kids that books matter,” said Jennifer Bryeton, co-founder of CharlottesvilleFamily. “Especially in this day and age, there’s a lot of competition...

Fighting the Sunday scaries and craving a peaceful end to the weekend, I recently decided to treat myself to a meal out on a quiet weekend night. Looking for a cool spot within walking distance of my apartment complex on Roosevelt Brown Boulevard, I excitedly made a dinner reservation for Maya. This restaurant offers...

Oct. 5-11 is Mental Illness Awareness Week, raising awareness about mental health issues, reducing stigma and promoting understanding and support.

This weekly look at what’s coming up in local government is sponsored by the Piedmont Environmental Council. At the heart of it, the purpose of Town Crier Productions is to present information about policy choices coming up before local officials. A prominent conviction during my entire 30-year career in journalism...