Water main break near airport triggers boil water advisory
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A water main break along Route 29 near the North Fork Rivanna River dropped water pressure in the area and prompted the Albemarle County Service Authority to issue a boil water advisory Wednesday morning. Customers in that region are advised to boil any tap water used for...
VSP investigates fatal crash in Nelson County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning (Dec. 21) in Nelson County. At approximately 12:40 a.m., troopers responded to a crash on Route 60, approximately one-half mile east of Tye River Road. A 1999 Chrysler Town & Country was traveling eastbound on...
Albemarle County students struggle with overcrowded schools while officials try to find a way...
"Hallways are packed, classrooms are crammed. During lunch, many students, especially underclassmen, who aren't allowed to leave campus, have nowhere to sit," said Indigo Mathon, a senior at Albemarle High School. The post Albemarle County students struggle with overcrowded schools while officials try to find a way...
Santa’s reindeer get state permit to fly over Virginia
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – A major regulatory hurdle is cleared once again as Santa Claus is coming to town, arriving in Charlottesville on Wednesday night with his nine reindeer. The Virginia Department of Agriculture’s state veterinarian Dr. Charles Broaddus, in conjunction with the Virginia...
Strite’s Legendary Donuts Manager in Critical Condition After Accident
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – The manager of the Mount Clinton Pike Strite’s Legendary Donuts location is in critical condition after an undisclosed accident earlier this week. According to a statement posted to the company’s social media, Andrea Dawn, daughter of owners Carl and Miriam Strite, was airlifted...
Affordable housing projects in Virginia get boost with $150M in financing
More than 3,000 homes for low-income households are closer to becoming a reality due to more than $150 million in financing for 47 projects in Virginia. The Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans were announced last week and will benefit projects in the cities of Waynesboro, Harrisonburg and Charlottesville. The...
RHSPCA hosts its ‘Home for the Holidays’ adoption program
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Rockingham County–Harrisonburg SPCA (RHSPCA) is nearing the end of its “Home for the Holidays” pet-delivery adoption program. The program began Dec. 16 and runs through Dec. 25. RHSPCA said they still have plenty of pets ready to join local families. Since COVID-19,...
Fluvanna Sheriff’s Office seeks information related to investigation of vehicle break-ins, theft
The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to gather more information about a vehicle that was stolen and several vehicle break-ins throughout the county's Palmyra area earlier this week.
Gov-elect Spanberger reacts to UVA presidential appointment
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Abigail Spanberger will make history when she is sworn in January 17 and becomes the first female governor of Virginia. Once she takes the oath of office, she will be responsible for filling any vacancies on the Board of Visitors at schools across the Commonwealth. As...
9th annual toy drive brings shopping-style experience to Boys & Girls Club
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) -Several organizations came together Sunday at the Cherry Avenue Boys & Girls Club to support the ninth annual toy drive, offering families a different way to prepare for the holidays. “This is an opportunity for us to give back to the community and help some families in...

















