Community Foundation grants $300K to organizations fighting injustice
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The Charlottesville Area Community Foundation announced $300,000 in grant funding as a part of the foundation’s Solidarity Program. Sixteen organizations were selected to receive funding from the Solidarity Program, which works to support racial equity and movement building in...
ESPN Computer Model Names Country’s ‘Easiest’ Schedule
ESPN's computer model names the country's easiest schedule in 2025.
Some More Scattered Storms this Weekend. Localized Flood Threat
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Some more hit and miss afternoon and evening showers and storms this weekend. Daytime highs in the 80s to around 90 Saturday and upper 80s to low 90s Sunday. It will remain very humid. Each afternoon, more scattered storms to develop. Isolated flooding and severe storms with damaging...
Albemarle County: Juvenile accused of shooting, gang participation
A 17-year-old juvenile is in custody for a shooting at the Brookdale apartment community in Albemarle County on May 24. The Albemarle County Police Department arrested the juvenile and charged them with malicious wounding, shooting from a vehicle and gang participation. According to police, multiple vehicles and...
Injured Old Rag hiker airlifted off mountain
Fourth hoist rescue this year from popular Shenandoah National Park mountain The crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County on Wednesday. Med-flight 1 was initially notified by the National Park Service of the need...
Med-Flight 1 executes rescue of injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain
On Wednesday, July 16, the crew of Med-Flight 1 executed the successful hoist rescue of an injured hiker on Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park in Madison County. Med-flight 1 was initially notified by the National Park Service of the need for service at approximately 1:30 p.m. Old Rag...
Albemarle teacher to compete in world bodybuilding competition
ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - He’s an Albemarle County high school teacher by day, and a pro bodybuilder by night. Now Chris Barnes is preparing to represent his community on the world stage in Tokyo. Inside the classroom, Barnes is known for pushing his students to chase their goals....
High water damages and closes Fray Road near county line
CHARLOTTESVILE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Saturday’s thunderstorms and heavy rains caused severe enough high-water damage to the 1800 block of Fray Road, near the Greene County line, that the roadway had to be closed, Albemarle County Police announced Saturday night. ACPD said to expect an “extended closure....
Charlottesville women’s health event highlights disparities and prevention
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Women were able to get health checkups for free at Mount Zion First African Baptist Church in Charlottesville on Saturday, July 19. The event focused on addressing health disparities, especially among Black women, and making preventive care more accessible. “A lot of times we’re so busy...
Pinpoint Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for our eastern most counties including Appomattox, Charlotte, and Halifax until 10 p.m. Scattered instances of damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph that could knock down trees and power lines will be the main concern today as storms move into the area....
