Charlottesville VA

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Good morning. It’s a pleasant start to our day. We’ll see plenty of sunshine, and above normal temperatures. A warm front to our southwest will track north. Clouds will thicken and a few rain showers will move into the region Christmas morning. Once the showers move out, we’ll see mostly...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — The University of Virginia’s Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology has named Mark Weathers as its first-ever chief operating officer, the institute announced this week. “We had launched a pretty large and extensive national search to identify the ideal candidate,”...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Merry Christmas Eve! Starting out with sunshine but the clouds roll in later today. Temperatures still remaining mild, so enjoy it while you can! Here’s your Christmas Eve planner. CHRISTMAS DAY FORECAST. If you were dreaming of a white Christmas... the temperatures will be ruining...

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The Albemarle County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a rezoning that would allow a mixed-use development with 600 homes on 62.5 acres of land close to the junction of U.S. 29 and Interstate 64. In September, members of the appointed body thought the plan was too vague with a...

Sometimes you stumble upon a dining experience so perfect it feels like the universe conspired to put it in your path – that’s exactly what awaits at Local Chop & Grill House in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Tucked away in the scenic Shenandoah Valley, this extraordinary establishment has been quietly...

Sentencing has been delayed until next year for a man convicted of killing two women in Harrisonburg and transporting their bodies in a shopping cart. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. In January, a jury convicted Anthony Eugene Robinson of murdering Allene "Beth" Redmon and Tonita Lorice Smith in a motel...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Charlottesville is looking for a new contractor for projects on the Downtown Mall. The work includes removing and replacing pavers at street crossings and updating areas near the sidewalks. The city is accepting bids to work on the projects until January 9 and hopes for construction...

Charlottesville was among the first localities in the United States to regulate residential short-term rentals in 2015. More than a decade later, the city wants to update its rules, but it’s still juggling the often competing feedback from homestay operators and neighbors. Short-term rentals, also referred to as...

Music, art, performance, and fantasy collide in a glowing, interstellar playground at Studio 51, an out-of-this-world New Year’s Eve celebration combining elements of Studio 54 and Area 51. The immersive experience with retro-stellar sensibilities, where extraterrestrial costumes are encouraged, features three...