Woman sentenced for fatal hit-and-run that killed Staunton man on U.S. 250
STAUNTON – A Staunton woman has been sentenced for a hit-and-run that killed a man earlier this year on U.S. 250 in Augusta County. On March 15 at about 11 p.m., 44-year-old Rosa A. Merida Francisco was driving along U.S. 250, just outside of Staunton near Desper Hollow Road, when she struck a man in the road....
This Friendly Town Has The Best Little Main Street In Virginia
If your idea of a small town Virginia getaway includes mountain views, antique shopping, wine tasting, and a bit of history on the side, set your sights for Gordonsville. Situated in the heart of the Commonwealth, just 30 minutes from Charlottesville and an easy drive from both Richmond and Washington, D.C.,...
Ailing aged defendant receives 20-year sentence with most time suspended meth distribution
Diane Marie Woodward, a 64-year-old Stanardsville woman with a history of drug convictions, was sentenced June 30 vto 20 years in prison for knowingly distributing methamphetamine. Nineteen years were suspended. Woodward had been incarcerated since April 26, 2025, after a search warrant uncovered 126 grams of meth...
Albemarle hit by ransomware attack, employee data at risk
Albemarle County is investigating a recent ransomware attack that disrupted its information technology (IT) systems in June, exposing sensitive personal data and local and school employees.
Dayton business stays open after crash causes structural damage
DAYTON, Va. (WHSV) - After a police chase ended in a crash early Saturday morning, The Growing Space in Dayton is picking up the pieces while staying open to the community. A suspect fleeing from authorities drove into the front of the wellness and creative arts center, damaging the building’s main entrance and...
Troopers: Pickup driver with ‘distinct jaw line’ after I-64 road rage shooting
State police are asking for the public's help to identify the driver of a pickup truck wanted in connection to a road rage shooting along Interstate 64 in Waynesboro Wednesday evening.
Need for swift water rescue teams ‘so high,’ squad chief says
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Whether it is normal river conditions or unexpected flash flooding, countless training hours and resources go behind each swift water rescue. Odds are, if a call for rescue goes out in flood water or rapids anywhere throughout Charlottesville and Albemarle County, a group of dedicated...
18-year-old arrested, charged after alleged gang-related shooting
An 18-year-old has been arrested and charged with malicious wounding and gang participation in connection to a shooting that left two people injured in May.
Five JMU students selected for Governor’s Fellows Program
HARRISONBURG VA (Rocktown Now) — Five James Madison University students have been selected for the prestigious Virginia Governor’s Fellows Program, a highly competitive initiative that offers aspiring public servants a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government. The program, which runs from...
Road Closure for Roundabout Work – 23 July
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will implement a detour beginning Wednesday, July 23, as part of the ongoing construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Route 240 (Crozet Avenue), Route 250 (Rockfish Gap Turnpike), and Route 680 (Browns Gap Turnpike) in Albemarle County. The detour will...
